Present Location | Bluebell |
County Location | West Sussex |
Designed For | BR |
Build Location | Swindon |
Built by | BR |
Diagram number | 171 AB301 |
Lot number | 30669 |
Type | BCK |
First Number | 21246 |
Later Numbers | M21246 |
Present Number | S21246 |
Current Livery | BR(S) Green |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | Ex Charter Train set BN94 (blue/grey). Sold by EWS 09/09 and moved from Old Oak Common to East Somerset Railway for storage. Sold to Bluebell 07/11. 08/15: restoration under way. 12/18: comprehensive overhaul (including bogies and underframe) completed and returned to traffic for Santa Specials. |
Owner | Bluebell Railway |
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 | As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
Degree of Internal Originality | Some replaced/reproduced material |
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality | As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
Degree of External Authenticity | Very Good |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | Good |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Very Good |
Rarity | Many |
Historical Importance | no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable |
Storage | Secure Open |
Operating | Yes |
Survey Date | 18/03/2012 |
Surveyor | David Wigley |
Photo Date | 14/10/2023 |
Photo by | Kian Hollow |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 20/11/2023 |