Present Location | Bluebell |
County Location | West Sussex |
Designed For | SR |
Build Location | Eastleigh |
Diagram number | 2318 |
Lot number | 3235 |
Type | CK |
First Number | 5768 |
Later Numbers | S5768S |
Present Number | S5768S |
Current Livery | BR(S) Green |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | W and P 1968, Liss; then Bluebell 09/71 along with 21C123 'Blackmoor Vale'. Poor condition after years in open. Finally into service 05/76 after overhaul and operational until 1993. Then substantial rot throughout body: needed re-sheeting, new window frames, many new structural timbers and probably new floor. By 12/09 undergoing major restoration. 03/19: returned to operational use following completion of restoration.
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Owner | Bulleid Society |
External Structural Condition | Very Good |
Internal Structural Condition | Very Good |
Underframe Condition | 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 | 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 | Very Good |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | Very Good |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Very Good |
Rarity | Few |
Historical Importance | Some Importance |
Storage | Secure Open |
Operating | Yes |
Survey Date | 25/08/2004 |
Surveyor | Kevin Stroud |
Photo Date | 11/06/2019 |
Photo by | Robert Davidson |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 29/04/2023 |