Present Location | Bluebell |
County Location | West Sussex |
Designed For | SR |
Build Location | Eastleigh |
Diagram number | 2656 |
Lot number | 635 |
Type | RF |
First Number | 7864 |
Later Numbers | S7864S |
Present Number | 7864 |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | Converted to Kitchen-Buffet in 1947. P Bluebell 03/62. Sheffield Park's buffet until 1981. Only surviving SR catering vehicle. Then partially sheeted on Ardingly branch; much rot - interior will need to be restored from scratch. Planned eventually to form part of Maunsell set. By 11/09 coach assessed, dried out and now fully tarpaulined. Subject to success of fund raising exercise, full restoration should follow. By 08/15: sheeted on Ardingly branch awaiting restoration. 2019: moved to Horsted Keynes station sidings. 2022: moved to HK shed yard sidings for asbestos stripping. Teak to rebuild the body structure has been obtained. Spring 2023: work started on components which could be removed from it such as internal doors, and brass sliding vents; construction of seating commenced. |
Owner | Bluebell Railway |
External Structural Condition | Poor and Incomplete |
Internal Structural Condition | Poor and Incomplete |
Underframe Condition | Fair |
External Finish | Poor but Substantially Complete |
Internal Finish | Poor but Substantially Complete |
Degree of External Originality | Some replaced/reproduced material |
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 | Poor |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | Fair |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Good |
Rarity | Unique |
Historical Importance | Some Importance |
Storage | Secure Open |
Operating | No |
Survey Date | 25/08/2004 |
Surveyor | Kevin Stroud |
Photo Date | 08/08/2015 |
Photo by | Steve West |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 18/07/2023 |