SR 1456 Bulleid Third Open Built 1947

SR 1456 Bulleid Third Open Built 1947

Present Location Mid Hants
County Location Hampshire
Designed For SR
Build Location Lancing / Eastleigh
Diagram Number 2017
Lot Number E3234
Type TO
First Number 1456
Later Numbers S1456S, DS70285
Present Number 1456
Livery SR Green
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies Yes
Additional Notes P 1980. Bulleid open third. 32T. To Bluebell 08/80. Was property of NRM, then transferred to Bluebell as part of collection rationalisation. Expected to see restoration by 2008: needs replacement external sheeting and window frames. This didn't happen - instead by 03/12 to Mid Hants Railway on a 25 year loan for restoration and operation. By 07/15: restoration under way. By 03/19: bodywork fitted over frames and interior seating fitted. By 07/24: returned to operational use.
Owner Bluebell Railway
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Very Good
External Condition Very Good
Internal Finish Very Good
Degree of External Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of Internal Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of External Authenticity Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Few
Importance Of some Importance
Storage Secure Open
Operational Yes
Date Inspected 18/03/2012
Inspected By David Wigley
Date of Image 06/07/2024
Photo Taken By Peter Wreford
At Risk No
Scrapped No
Record Last Updated 24/02/2025

Steve West 16/07/2015: earlier condition

     








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