Present Location | Spa Valley |
County Location | Kent |
Designed For | BR |
Build Location | Swindon |
Built by | BR |
Diagram number | 73 |
Lot number | 30717 |
Type | FO |
First Number | 3131 |
Later Numbers | M3131, E3131 |
Present Number | 3131 |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | Centre doors sealed. Latterly owned by EWS/DBS. P 04/13 by WSR Association. 12/18: purchased by Spa Valley Railway for use on Dining Trains but at Cranmore Traincare and Maintenance Services (ESR) for overhaul prior to move to Tunbridge Wells. 04/20: moved to Spa Valley following major overhaul; the plan is to restore the interior as closely as possible to its original 1960s appearance with horse chestnut leaf moquette. 10/21: conversion work under way to allow wheelchair access. |
Owner | Spa Valley Railway |
External Structural Condition | Very Good |
Internal Structural Condition | Very Good |
Underframe Condition | Very Good |
Internal Finish | Fair |
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 | Good |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | Very Good |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Good |
Rarity | Many |
Historical Importance | Some Interest |
Storage | Secure Open |
Operating | No |
Survey Date | 13/09/2015 |
Surveyor | D Wigley |
Photo Date | 14/02/2019 |
Photo by | Tim Robbins |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 25/10/2021 |