Present Location | Swanage Railway |
County Location | Dorset |
Designed For | SR |
Build Location | Eastleigh |
Diagram number | 2017 |
Lot number | 3240 |
Type | TO |
First Number | 1457 |
Later Numbers | S1457S DS70262 |
Present Number | 1457 |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | Was in Bournemouth set 296. W as Departmental vehicle after minor damage. P 1988, by Port Line Project. Intended to go to Swindon for restoration - but never happened. To Southern Steam Trust 1992: poor condition; much missing from underframe; no roof covering. Sheeted from 2003 - restoration estimated at £100,000. By 04/17: now used as a workshop, often coupled to whichever carriage is being worked on - seen in that use in main photo above. |
Owner | Southern Steam Trust |
External Structural Condition | Poor and Incomplete |
Internal Structural Condition | Poor and Incomplete |
Underframe Condition | Poor and Incomplete |
External Finish | Poor and Incomplete |
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 | Not Applicable |
Degree of External Authenticity | Good |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | Not Applicable |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Poor |
Rarity | Several |
Historical Importance | Some Importance |
Storage | Secure Open |
Operating | No |
Survey Date | 01/08/1999 |
Surveyor | Jackie Cope |
Photo Date | 01/04/2017 |
Photo by | Justin Edwards |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 20/03/2024 |