SR 256 Full Brake (non-gangwayed) built 1952

SR 256 Full Brake (non-gangwayed) built 1952

SR 256 Full Brake (non-gangwayed) built 1952
SR 256 Full Brake (non-gangwayed) built 1952

 

Present Location Swanage Railway
County Location Dorset
Designed For SR
Build Location Lancing
Built by BR
Diagram number 3093
Lot number 3227
Type B
First Number 256
Present Number 256
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes P 1987. Finally extracted from the old Pullman Sheds at Preston Park and to Swanage 09/08. Went briefly to ESR (2010). Back to Swanage 11/10 for final stages of restoration. By 06/12 in Oxford Blue livery.
External Structural Condition Satisfactory
Internal Structural Condition Satisfactory
Underframe Condition Satisfactory
External Finish Satisfactory
Internal Finish Satisfactory
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 As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Several
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Secure Building
Operating No
Survey Date 07/04/2004
Surveyor Byron Chamberlain
Photo Date 10/08/2013
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 20/03/2024


 

 










 



 

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