Present Location | Bluebell |
County Location | West Sussex |
Designed For | SECR |
Build Location | Ashford |
Built by | Metro Carriage Wagon |
Diagram number | S2321/2 157 |
Type | BCL |
First Number | 1084 |
Later Numbers | 3363, DS22, KESR 68 |
Present Number | 3363 |
Current Livery | SR Olive Green |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | "Birdcage" lookout. Converted to Gauging Van in 1954. P 1978, KESR: at Rother Valley by 06/99. Much external equipment remains. Purchased privately and to Bluebell 10/99. Restoration commenced 2004, completed 2011. "Best Coach" Award at the Heritage Railway Association Carriage & Wagon Competition 2015. |
External Structural Condition | Very Good |
Internal Structural Condition | Very Good |
Underframe Condition | Very Good |
External Finish | Very Good |
Internal Finish | Very Good |
Degree of External Originality | Some replaced/reproduced material |
Degree of Internal Originality | Some replaced/reproduced material |
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality | As left Departmental service |
Degree of External Authenticity | Very Good |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | Very Good |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Very Good |
Rarity | Unique |
Historical Importance | Very Important |
Storage | Secure Building |
Operating | Yes |
Survey Date | 18/03/2012 |
Surveyor | David Wigley |
Photo Date | 08/08/2015 |
Photo by | Steve West |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 29/04/2023 |