Present Location | Bluebell |
County Location | West Sussex |
Designed For | SR |
Build Location | Ashford |
Diagram number | 3099 |
Lot number | 573 |
Type | GUV |
First Number | 2462 |
Later Numbers | S2462S, DS70141 |
Present Number | 2462 |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | On LSWR 51 ft u'frame ex C 2620, lengthened by 2 ft. Used in CasEvac Train 34/334 during WW2. Converted to kitchen car. 28T Doors widened in Departmental use. P 09/81. Restored to as-built condition 1999/2000. Generally used as Exhibition Van at Horsted Keynes station. 02/24: new flooring installed |
Owner | Bluebell Railway |
External Structural Condition | Very Good |
Internal Structural Condition | Satisfactory |
Underframe Condition | Satisfactory |
External Finish | Very Good |
Internal Finish | Satisfactory |
Degree of External Originality | As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
Degree of Internal Originality | Much replaced/reproduced material |
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality | As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
Degree of External Authenticity | Good |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | Fair |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Good |
Rarity | Unique |
Historical Importance | Some Importance |
Storage | Secure Building |
Operating | No |
Survey Date | 25/08/2004 |
Surveyor | Kevin Stroud |
Photo Date | 09/06/2019 |
Photo by | Bradley Wurth |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 04/04/2024 |