Present Location | Bluebell |
County Location | West Sussex |
Designed For | LBSCR |
Built by | Midland Carriage & Wagon |
Diagram number | D34 |
Type | BTY |
First Number | 949 |
Present Number | None |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | Body only |
Original Underframe | No |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | No |
Additional Notes | LBSCR Dgm 147 after 1908. Body ex farm at Ellen's Green near Rudgwick, West Sussex - to Bluebell Summer 1998. With 1st 667 and 3rd 661 to form train for Terrier locos. By 12/04 fully dismantled for restoration. Later mounted on rebuilt underframe of SR PMVY 1193 (qv). By 03/19: wooden seats in place and heating equipment also installed. By 12/19: except for internal quarterlight (window) frames and the unique Stroudley patent communication system, the interior is essentially complete. 10/23: work this year has focussed on the underframe, including fitting brake gear and linkage for the guard's handbrake. |
Owner | Bluebell Railway Trust |
External Structural Condition | Not Applicable |
Internal Structural Condition | Not Applicable |
Underframe Condition | Not Applicable |
External Finish | Not Applicable |
Internal Finish | Not Applicable |
Degree of External Originality | As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
Degree of Internal Originality | As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality | Not Applicable |
Degree of External Authenticity | Good |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | Good |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Not Applicable |
Rarity | Few |
Historical Importance | Some Importance |
Storage | Secure Building |
Operating | No |
Survey Date | 25/08/2004 |
Surveyor | Kevin Stroud |
Photo Date | 22/02/2023 |
Photo by | Richard Salmon |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 15/11/2023 |