SECR 132 Prototype Maunsell SECR Luggage Van (PMV) built 1919

SECR 132 Prototype Maunsell SECR Luggage Van (PMV) built 1919

SECR  132 Prototype Maunsell SECR Luggage Van (PMV) built 1919
SECR 132 Prototype Maunsell SECR Luggage Van (PMV) built 1919

 

Present Location Kent East Sussex
Designed For SECR
Where built Ashford
First Number 132
Present Number 132
Other numbers 1972, 374S, DS734, 082757, KESR 93
Owner Colonel Stephens Railway Museum, K&ESR
Diagram number 960
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Satisfactory
Operating No
Stored Secure Open
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Rarity Unique
Historical Importance Very Important
Notes The prototype utility van. In 1919 used to transport Edith Cavell's body on repatriation and later that year the body of Captain Charles Algernon Fryatt; in 1920 it was used to transport the body of 'The Unknown Warrior' on his final journey to Westminster Abbey. P 1991, stored Hoo Junction till 1992, on KESR (proper) till 1994; then Robertsbridge Station Yard until back to K&ESR late 2004. Fully restored: re-dedicated 10th November 2010 and now on display at Bodiam, with exhibition (and coffin!). (Gifted to Colonel Stephens Railway Museum by late John Miller in 2010).
Inspected by David Wigley
Date of Inspection 06/03/1999
Photo by Steve West
Photo Date 02/08/2015
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 05/04/2019

 
 

 

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