Present Location | Staplecross |
County Location | East Sussex |
Designed For | BR |
Built by | Pressed Steel |
Diagram number | 24 / AJ403 |
Lot number | 30628 |
Type | RBR |
First Number | 1698 |
Later Numbers | E1698 |
Present Number | 1698 |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | Former Charter vehicle with EWS. At Old Oak Common, then to Long Marston Airfield by 09/09. By 05/11: to Cripp's Corner Shrub Centre, Staplecross (about 1 mile from Battle, East Sussex): in use as catering outlet. |
External Structural Condition | Good |
Internal Structural Condition | Good |
Underframe Condition | Poor and Incomplete |
External Finish | Good |
Internal Finish | Good |
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 | Good |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Good |
Rarity | Many |
Historical Importance | no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable |
Storage | Secure Open |
Operating | No |
Survey Date | 15/02/2012 |
Surveyor | David Wigley |
Photo Date | 31/10/2024 |
Photo by | Peter Wreford |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 02/11/2024 |