Present Location | Bluebell |
County Location | West Sussex |
Designed For | SR |
Build Location | Eastleigh |
Diagram number | 2403 |
Lot number | 799 |
Type | BCK |
First Number | 6686 |
Later Numbers | S6686S |
Present Number | 6686 |
Current Livery | SR Olive Green |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | P 1967 by Southern Loco Pres Co at Droxford, briefly in Fareham goods shed 1970, Liss till 1971, Bluebell 10/71. Extensive overhaul 1987-1997 with much bodywork replaced. Lined SR Olive Green livery, 'Highly Commended' in 1998/9 HRA Carriage Competition. From Spring 2019: first-class seating being re-trimmed in SR-pattern “Bird of Paradise”, whilst remaining available for service - work planned on seat structures. |
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 | Much replaced/reproduced material |
Degree of Internal Originality | Some replaced/reproduced material |
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality | Some replaced/reproduced material |
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 | 09/04/2015 |
Photo by | Steve West |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 29/04/2023 |