SECR 1084 'Birdcage' Composite Brake built 1910

SECR 1084 'Birdcage' Composite Brake built 1910

SECR 1084 'Birdcage' Composite Brake built 1910
SECR 1084 'Birdcage' Composite Brake built 1910

 

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

Nick Felton 12/09/2010 Restoration in progress
Nick Felton 12/09/2010 Restoration in progress


 

 










 





 

 

RHRP Home        Start Another Search

Use or publication of this data must acknowledge the Carriage Survey as the source. Information from Railway

 Heritage Register web sites must not be used in a commercial context without the written permission of the

Railway Heritage Register.