SR 3733 Four-wheel Special Cattle Van Built 1952

SR 3733 Four-wheel Special Cattle Van Built 1952

Present Location NRM Shildon
County Location Durham
Designed For SR
Build Location Lancing
Built By BR
Diagram Number 3141
Lot Number 3706
Type SCVY
First Number 3733
Present Number S3733S
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4 wheel
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies Yes
Additional Notes Accession number 1988-7012. P 1972, at Preston Park till 1978, then in open at NRM. Bodywork was very poor - in dire need of covered accommodation. Special Cattle Wagon (show animals in transit). One of maybe four in total. After much renovation to Shildon by 11/04.
Owner National Railway Museum
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 Very Important
Storage Secure Building
Operational Yes
Date Inspected 04/05/2026
Inspected By Andrew Jenkins
Date of Image 04/05/2026
Photo Taken By Andrew Jenkins
At Risk No
Scrapped No
Record Last Updated 12/07/2026

     








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