SECR 1122 'Birdcage' Brake Composite, later Brake Third Built 1911

SECR 1122 'Birdcage' Brake Composite, later Brake Third Built 1911

Present Location Isle of Wight
County Location Isle of Wight
Designed For SECR
Build Location Ashford
Diagram Number 171
Type BC
First Number 1122
Later Numbers 3390, 4145
Present Number 4145
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies Yes
Additional Notes 'Birdcage' lookout removed before shipped to Isle of Wight 04/1949, when converted from 7 to 4 compartment as a Brake Third (need for greater luggage space). P 1966, at Newport till 1971. Flush side sheeting removed - so back to 1950s rather than 1960s. 07/16: next in the queue for new headstocks and solebars. 06/26: in Train Story.
Owner Isle of Wight Railway Co Ltd
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 Some replaced/reproduced material
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 Yes
Date Inspected 24/07/2005
Inspected By Kevin Stroud
Date of Image 22/07/2015
Photo Taken By Steve West
At Risk No
Scrapped No
Record Last Updated 11/08/2026

Steve West 22/07/2015 View from other end

     








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