Present Location | Bluebell |
County Location | West Sussex |
Designed For | BR |
Build Location | York |
Built by | BR |
Diagram number | 93 |
Lot number | 30375 |
Type | TSO |
First Number | 4754 |
Later Numbers | W4754 WGP8806 |
Present Number | WGP8806 |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | Diagram 93/AC204. 04/03: on long-term loan from MoD to Avon Valley, ex Bicester Militiary Railway. Intended to use in Avon Valley Dining Train. Back to Bicester by 03/09. Believed that this vehicle was offered for sale 04/14 by Ramco of Skegness - who quoted an incorrect current number. To Bluebell 06/14. Currently in MoD livery. 03/19: restoration in progress - see second additional photo below. 07/19: window mouldings being installed, sidelights fitted, new door cards made, some water-damaged parts of the carriage have begun to be restored; seating is being re-trimmed in early BR-era “boomerang” moquette. 10/23: being repainted in BR(S) green. |
Owner | Bluebell Railway |
External Structural Condition | Good |
Internal Structural Condition | Good |
Underframe Condition | Good |
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 Building |
Operating | No |
Survey Date | 08/06/2014 |
Surveyor | David Wigley |
Photo Date | 27/05/2014 |
Photo by | David Chappell |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 14/11/2023 |