SR 7864 Maunsell Kitchen First built 1932

SR 7864 Maunsell Kitchen First built 1932

SR 7864 Maunsell Kitchen First built 1932
SR 7864 Maunsell Kitchen First built 1932

 

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

Kevin Stroud 25/08/2004 Earlier view
Kevin Stroud 25/08/2004 Earlier view


 

 

















 

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