SR S4601S GUV ('Strengthened' General Utility Van) built 1949

Present Location	Bluebell
County Location	West Sussex
Designed For	SR
Built by	BR
Where built	Lancing
First Number	4601
Present Number	S4601S
Other numbers	S4601S, S4601
Owner	Bluebell Railway
Diagram number	3182
Lot number	3228
External Structural Condition	Very Good
Internal Structural Condition	Very Good
Underframe Condition	Very Good
Operating	Yes
Stored	Secure Open
Gauge	4ft 8 1/2in
Rarity	Unique
Historical Importance	some Interest
Notes	One of three GUVs strengthened for elephant transportation (others 4589 & 4598) 25T. Bogie, end doors. P 09/81. Used as signalling store and workshop, stored behind Sheffield Park station. By 06/15: in C&W Workshops at Horsted Keynes for repair and conversion to a 'play and educational facility'; funding includes grants from the Arts Council of England and the Bluebell Railway Trust. By 06/19: restoration complete.
Inspected by	Paul Holroyd
Date of Inspection	01/03/1997
Photo by	Bradley Wurth
Photo Date	09/06/2019
At Risk	No
Date Record Last Updated	11/07/2019

Steve West 09/04/2015: pre-restoration condition

Bradley Wurth 09/06/2019: other side from that in main photo

Brad ley Wurth 09/06/2019: part of internal facilities

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