Southend Pier 9 Cross-bench Open Control Trailer Built 1898

Present Location Hassocks
County Location West Sussex
Designed For Southend Pier
Build Location Loughborough
Built By Brush
Type O
First Number 9
Later Numbers 2
Present Number 9
Gauge 2ft 8 1/2 in
Wheel Arrangement 4 wheel
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies Yes
Additional Notes Built for Southend Corporation Pier Railway (3ft 6in): rebuilt Brush 1911 with end bulkheads. To Volks 1949 as No. 9 (original now 2). Stored under shelter next to running line through the Half-Way shed. Future uncertain as needs considerable repair work. By 05/09 at South Downs Heritage Centre, Hassocks, just north of Brighton.
Owner Brighton & Hove City Council
Grid Reference TQ 299151
External Structural Condition Fair
Internal Structural Condition Fair
Underframe Condition Good
External Condition Good
Internal Finish Good
Degree of External Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of Internal Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Few
Importance Of some Importance
Storage Secure Building
Operational No
Date Inspected 24/08/2004
Inspected By Kevin Stroud
At Risk No
Scrapped No
Record Last Updated 23/09/2026

     








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