SR 683 Four-wheel Guard/Luggage Van (underframe only) built 1939

SR 683 Four-wheel Guard/Luggage Van (underframe only) built 1939

SR 683 Four-wheel Guard/Luggage Van (underframe only) built 1939
SR 683 Four-wheel Guard/Luggage Van (underframe only) built 1939

 

Present Location Blakemere
County Location Herefordshire
Designed For SR
Built by SR
Where built Eastleigh
Specific type Van C
First Number 683
Present Number 683
Other numbers S683S, DB975807
Diagram number 3092
Lot number 1030
External Structural Condition Fair
Internal Structural Condition Fair
Underframe Condition Good
Capacity (tons) 10
Operating No
Number of Wheels 4
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheelbase 23 ft
Rarity Many
Historical Importance no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Notes Built March 1938, Ashford/Eastleigh. Extensively modified Departmental vehicle (Gauging Van) purchased by Bluebell for underframe. Body scrapped by 06/00. Underframe to new owner at Blakemere late 2004/early 2005. Proposed for use under Bristol & Exeter No. 60. By 12/18: in use as underframe for Barry 71(qv).
Inspected by David Wigley
Date of Inspection 13/09/2013
Photo Date 29/10/2000
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 23/12/2022

 
 
 

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