| Present Location |
Bluebell |
| County Location |
West Sussex |
| Designed For |
SECR |
| Built By |
Metro Carriage Wagon |
| Diagram Number |
S2307 / 168 |
| Type |
BS |
| First Number |
950 |
| Later Numbers |
3582, S3582S, DS27 |
| Present Number |
None |
| Gauge |
4ft 8 1/2in |
| Wheel Arrangement |
4-w bogies |
| Original Underframe |
Yes |
| Original Bogies |
Yes |
| Additional Notes |
'Birdcage' lookout. SECR Diagram No S2307, SR Diagram No 168. P 1960s, at Ashford until 1983, then moved to Great Bower farm, near Ashford, Kent. To Bluebell 09/98. Stored on Ardingly branch. Continued to deteriorate, as not adequately sheeted. By 08/15: fully sheeted on Ardingly branch. 04/24: confirmed still in situ. 11/25: in process of being scrapped. |
| External Structural Condition |
Poor and Incomplete |
| Internal Structural Condition |
Derelict/Not Present |
| Underframe Condition |
Poor but Substantially Complete |
| External Condition |
Poor but Substantially Complete |
| Internal Finish |
Poor and Incomplete |
| 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 |
Fair |
| Degree of Internal Authenticity |
Good |
| Degree of Underframe Authenticity |
Good |
| Rarity |
Few |
| Importance |
Of some Importance |
| Storage |
Secure Open |
| Operational |
No |
| Date Inspected |
25/08/2004 |
| Inspected By |
Kevin Stroud |
| Date of Image |
08/08/2015 |
| Photo Taken By |
Steve West |
| At Risk |
No |
| Scrapped |
Yes |
| Record Last Updated |
21/05/2026 |
