BR 25853 Mk 1 Corridor Second: converted to dormitory Built 1961

BR 25853 Mk 1 Corridor Second: converted to dormitory Built 1961

Present Location West Grinstead
County Location West Sussex
Designed For BR
Build Location Derby
Built By BR
Diagram Number 146
Lot Number 30635
Type SK
First Number 25853
Later Numbers E25853, TCL 99164 S25853
Present Number (S25823)
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies Yes
Additional Notes Converted to dormitory for Travelling College: one window plated over, centre door missing. 12/93: moved to Bluebell Railway: sidelights swapped for ex-CEP hopper-vented ones, and other parts also retained as spares for operational carriages. At Bluebell until 1 August 1997, then to West Sussex County Council at West Grinstead Station site. Incorrectly carries S25823 on platform side. 02/25: expressions of interest called for by West Sussex County Council to take on and develop the carriage as a local community asset.
Owner West Sussex County Council
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Condition Good
Internal Finish Good
Degree of External Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Not Applicable
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of External Authenticity
Degree of Internal Authenticity None
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Many
Importance No Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Open
Operational No
Date Inspected 24/08/2004
Inspected By Kevin Stroud
Date of Image 24/08/2004
Photo Taken By Kevin Stroud
At Risk No
Scrapped No
Record Last Updated 12/02/2025

     








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