SER DOLPHIN built 1891

SER DOLPHIN built 1891

SER DOLPHIN built 1891
SER DOLPHIN built 1891

 

Present Location Selsey
County Location West Sussex
Designed For SER
Build Location Ashford
Built by Gilbert Car
Type PFP
First Number DOLPHIN
Later Numbers S/No88 (Pre-60) S/No103 (Post-60)
Present Number DOLPHIN
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement Body only
Original Underframe No
Original Bogies/Wheelsets No
Additional Notes Built by Gilbert Car, Troy, NY for SER "Hastings Car Train". Assembled at Ashford. Rebuilt 1896 to enclose vestibules & add corridor connections. 1920 Rebuilt as Parlour Car at Pullman Longhedge. W/d 09/1930. Then body to Selsey as accommodation.
Owner Private
External Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Not Applicable
External Finish Very Good
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Not Applicable
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Not Applicable
Rarity Few
Historical Importance Very Important
Storage Under Cover
Operating No
Survey Date 27/05/2008
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 07/04/2007
Photo by John Bishop
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 26/04/2016


 

  










 


 

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