Present Location | Swanage Railway |
County Location | Dorset |
Designed For | BR |
Build Location | Wolverton |
Built by | BR |
Diagram number | 99 |
Lot number | 30702 |
Type | RMB |
First Number | 1865 |
Later Numbers | S1865 |
Present Number | S1865 |
Current Livery | BR(S) Green |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | P 1993. Beginnings of external rust problem. Some changes to kitchen. Commonwealth bogies. In operating set, then static overflow coach for "Bird's Nest" buffet, then to Norden as static buffet car 4/04 (see additional photo below). By 07/16: moved from Norden as result of Wareham Project works and now situated south of Washpond Lane overbridge (see main photo). |
External Structural Condition | Satisfactory |
Internal Structural Condition | Good |
Underframe Condition | Good |
External Finish | Good |
Internal Finish | Good |
Degree of External Originality | As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
Degree of Internal Originality | Some replaced/reproduced material |
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality | As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
Degree of External Authenticity | Good |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | Fair |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Very Good |
Rarity | Many |
Historical Importance | no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable |
Storage | Open |
Operating | No |
Survey Date | 01/08/1999 |
Surveyor | Jackie Cope |
Photo Date | 21/07/2016 |
Photo by | Steve West |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 20/03/2024 |