| Present Location |
Bluebell |
| County Location |
West Sussex |
| Designed For |
SR |
| Build Location |
Eastleigh |
| Diagram Number |
2105 |
| Lot Number |
498 |
| Type |
BTK |
| First Number |
3687 |
| Later Numbers |
S3687S, DS70160, 083409 |
| Present Number |
None |
| Livery |
SR Green |
| Gauge |
4ft 8 1/2in |
| Wheel Arrangement |
4-w bogies |
| Original Underframe |
Yes |
| Original Bogies |
Yes |
| Additional Notes |
Underwent Departmental conversion to instructional coach in 1962. 29T. P 1991. Under active restoration, notably for exterior panelling and interior structure. Hastings gauge, so will be 'three abreast' seating. By 08/04 external panelling complete, internal gangways being fitted. 07/19: restoration progressing at pace now. 05/22: work continues, glazing on the East side now complete. 06/23: one of bogies from dismantled underframe of SR 4036 (qv) is being overhauled for use in the retoration of this vehicle. 10/23: overhaul of the bogies, including re-bushing most of the brake gear, is nearly completed. 04/25: final checks and adjustments being made prior to entering traffic at the end of May. 03/26: winner of Heritage Railway
Association annual award for Rolling Stock Preservation. |
| 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 |
Some replaced/reproduced material |
| Degree of Internal Originality |
Much replaced/reproduced material |
| Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality |
Some replaced/reproduced material |
| Degree of External Authenticity |
Good |
| Degree of Internal Authenticity |
Good |
| Degree of Underframe Authenticity |
Good |
| Rarity |
Few |
| Importance |
Of some Importance |
| Storage |
Secure Building |
| Operational |
Yes |
| Date Inspected |
25/08/2004 |
| Inspected By |
Kevin Stroud |
| Date of Image |
08/08/2015 |
| Photo Taken By |
Steve West |
| At Risk |
No |
| Scrapped |
No |
| Record Last Updated |
19/05/2026 |
