Present Location | Bluebell |
County Location | West Sussex |
Designed For | GNR |
Build Location | Doncaster |
Type | SPEC |
First Number | 1283 |
Later Numbers | 706 706E, 43909, DE 942090 |
Present Number | 43909 |
Current Livery | LNER - Teak |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | No |
Additional Notes | Clerestory. Major internal rebuild by LNER: interior (including furniture) is from this time. On Gresley bogies post 1948. P 1969, restored while in BR storage until 1971. Structural repairs 98/99; replacement running gear 2000; kitchen refurbished 2001. |
Owner | E F Howlden Charitable Trust |
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 | Some 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 | Good |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | Good |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Good |
Rarity | Unique |
Historical Importance | Some Interest |
Storage | Secure Open |
Operating | Yes |
Survey Date | 25/08/2004 |
Surveyor | Kevin Stroud |
Photo Date | 14/10/2023 |
Photo by | Kian Hollow |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 31/07/2024 |