SR 1309 Maunsell Open Third Built 1935

SR 1309 Maunsell Open Third Built 1935

Present Location Bluebell
County Location West Sussex
Designed For SR
Build Location Eastleigh
Diagram Number 2007
Lot Number 761
Type TO
First Number 1309
Later Numbers S1309S, 081642
Present Number 1309
Livery SR Olive Green
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies Yes
Additional Notes P 03/73 Bluebell Railway - used initially as Mess coach. Restoration 1981-1984, using components from SR106 and electric stock. First ARPS Coach Competition winner 1984. Non-authentic BR 'chain-link' pattern moquette later replaced by replica SR pattern 'blue jazz'. Lined SR Olive Green livery. 04/26: withdrawn from traffic after 42 years' service, in need of full mechanical overhaul plus replacement of the floor and some attention to the body.
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 built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of Internal Originality Much 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 Unique
Importance Very Important
Storage Secure Open
Operational No
Date Inspected 25/08/2004
Inspected By Kevin Stroud
Date of Image 09/04/2015
Photo Taken By Steve West
At Risk No
Scrapped No
Record Last Updated 12/05/2026

     








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