Present Location | Bluebell |
County Location | West Sussex |
Designed For | SECR |
Built by | Metro Carriage Wagon |
Diagram number | S2307 / 168 |
Type | BS |
First Number | 950 |
Later Numbers | 3582, S3582S, DS27 |
Present Number | None |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | "Birdcage" lookout. SECR Diagram No S2307, SR Diagram No 168. P 1960s, at Ashford until 1983, then moved to Great Bower farm, near Ashford, Kent. To Bluebell 09/98. Stored on Ardingly branch. Continued to deteriorate, as not adequately sheeted. By 08/15: fully sheeted on Ardingly branch. 04/24: confirmed still in situ. |
External Structural Condition | Poor and Incomplete |
Internal Structural Condition | Derelict/Not Present |
Underframe Condition | Poor but Substantially Complete |
External Finish | Poor but Substantially Complete |
Internal Finish | Poor and Incomplete |
Degree of External Originality | As left Departmental service |
Degree of Internal Originality | As left Departmental service |
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality | As left Departmental service |
Degree of External Authenticity | Fair |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | Good |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Good |
Rarity | Few |
Historical Importance | Some Importance |
Storage | Secure Open |
Operating | No |
Survey Date | 25/08/2004 |
Surveyor | Kevin Stroud |
Photo Date | 08/08/2015 |
Photo by | Steve West |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 28/05/2024 |