© BloodandCustard

British Rail’s Southern Region
Inspector’s Returns
Coaching Stock including Diesel & Electric units
(1959–1965)

Condemned 4 SUB at Hove in May 1963
© Ian Nolan

This file contains summaries of some weekly returns submitted by Rolling Stock Inspectors regarding condemned coaching stock and the disposal of such to breakers. I have added x ‘Set xxx’ information and this applies to any coaches in that line of text to the right. ‘Loose’ coaches have no further information shown. There are also items of correspondence regarding other issues such as transfers of vehicles to departmental stock etc.

Some entries for 1960 are missing.

Where information has been added for clarity by BloodandCustard this is shewn in a different font and titles not unlined.

Abbreviations

There is a certain amount of abbreviations and internal jargon, but most of it is fairly understandable in the context.

Some frequently used ones are such as V – 3-60 (vehicle last varnished in March 1960), CI (cast iron) brake blocks (NF is non-ferrous a-lso known as TBL blocks), E, H or Heavy (next classified repair due on the vehicle) [this was before the later BR system of C1, C2, C4, C5, C6 etc].

SP dates (also S Proposal) were the Inspector’s proposed dates for the units to go into works.

Several Inspectors used abbreviations such as M.S.B. for Motor Brake Second. In the interests of clarity and modern computer searches these have been amended to the current convention (MBS etc).

There are others such as GD (former Guildford & Dorking) stock, ‘Contractor’ stock (refers to former contractor-built units, the GD stock nos.1285 – 1310 (later nos.4300 – 4325) on shorter underframes and nos.1496 – 1524 (later nos.4325 – 4350), as these units had a lot of detail differences to the bulk of the SUB fleet.

There are some references to changing buffers on suburban units when reforms were needed, the standard arrangement being both MBS coaches were ‘female’, the original centre trailer ‘male’ at both ends, and the augmenting vehicle as ‘female’ one end, and ‘male’ the other.

Letters & Numbering

There are frequent references to the conventions of numbering /lettering various items on a vehicle to identify them. Bogies were A + B (driver over the A bogie) with the adjacent trailer being B + A, so a 4-car sets had bogies arranged ABBAABBA. (was different on 3-car sets of course ABBABA).

Wheels were numbered round a coach with No.1 wheel under the offside of the cab, then No.2 behind on that bogie, No.3 wheel was the leading one on the next bogie followed by No.4, then No.5 wheel was opposite, then nos.6 – 8. The driver sat over No. 8 wheel and the axles were therefore 1 & 8 pair, 2 & 7 pair, 3 & 6 pair and 4 & 5 pair. Trailers had similar arrangements, a small white downward pointing arrow low down on the bodyside pointed at No. 1 wheel.

Doors were lettered so an 8-bay suburban motor coach had A – H (A at the brakevan end) and 10 compartment trailers were A – K (as I was not used).

Lights & Lamps

Windows are described usually as ‘lights’ so there were door droplights, ¼ lights, large sidelights (usually shown as L/S/L), fixed vent lights, sliding vent lights etc.

The driver’s window was the driver’s observation light.

Light bulbs were called ‘lamps’.

BloodandCustard hopes these notes help to explain this file and make understanding the notes easier. If we have got anything wrong, please let us know!

More importantly BloodandCustard is deeply grateful to two people in respect of these notes:

Glen Woods for allowing John Atkinson to borrow these notebooks which are lodged with the Bluebell Railway Archives.

Glen is similarly working on many other documents too and is the author behind that excellent book ‘Lancing 1956’ (St Petroc InfoPublishing - ISBN 978 0956 7655 29).

John Atkinson for painstakingly copying out these notebooks; his intention being to (hopefully) make this information more easily available to many.

Finally, if anyone can add to this subject, we would be most grateful. In addition, there is much discussion on John Atkinson’s Blood and Custard Discussion Group on Facebook.

Colin Watts, www.BloodandCustard.com

w/e 11-7-59

The following lists Total 161 Vehicles for withdrawal w/e 11-7-59 not previously withdrawn by Lancing or Eastleigh to my knowledge. Stock withdrawn by Lancing or Eastleigh of which you are aware additional to the 161 vehicles

Vehicles shown in italics were NOT withdrawn

Vehicle	Dia. No	Berthed	Vehicle	Dia. No	Berthed
HORSTED KEYNES END			Cont. from left column
1141	2001	Horsted Keynes	3673	2105	Horsted Keynes
1149	2001	Horsted Keynes	1023	2004	Horsted Keynes
3758	2102	Horsted Keynes	1022	2004	Horsted Keynes
5668	2301	Horsted Keynes	1020	2004	Horsted Keynes
2754	2102	Horsted Keynes	3675	2105	Horsted Keynes
3578	165	Horsted Keynes	1018	56	Horsted Keynes
990	53	Horsted Keynes	1017	56	Horsted Keynes
993	53	Horsted Keynes	3677	2105	Horsted Keynes
5512	317	Horsted Keynes	1019	2007	Horsted Keynes
5521	317	Horsted Keynes	5595	2304	Horsted Keynes
996	2002A	Horsted Keynes	5578	2304	Horsted Keynes
5517	317	Horsted Keynes	5579	2304	Horsted Keynes
984	53	Horsted Keynes	3676	2105	Horsted Keynes
994	53	Horsted Keynes	1013	56	Horsted Keynes
3572	165	Horsted Keynes	1012	56	Horsted Keynes
3567	165	Horsted Keynes	7960	2653	Horsted Keynes
5516	317	Horsted Keynes	7910	2653	Horsted Keynes
5528	317	Horsted Keynes	979	53	Horsted Keynes
5515	317	Horsted Keynes	992	53	Horsted Keynes
985	53	Horsted Keynes	5508	317	Horsted Keynes
1153	2001	Horsted Keynes	5506	317	Horsted Keynes
5529	317	Horsted Keynes	5505	317	Horsted Keynes
3570	165	Horsted Keynes	5507	317	Horsted Keynes
1005	2002A	Horsted Keynes	3562	165	Horsted Keynes
5540	317	Horsted Keynes	LYWOOD TUNNEL
4046	137	Horsted Keynes	3587	169	Horsted Keynes
2348	24	Horsted Keynes	5527	317	Horsted Keynes
5530	317	Horsted Keynes	5526	317	Horsted Keynes
762	24	Horsted Keynes	5524	317	Horsted Keynes
5525	317	Horsted Keynes	989	53	Horsted Keynes
4047	137	Horsted Keynes	1131	2001	Horsted Keynes
5532	317	Horsted Keynes	3588	170	Horsted Keynes
5531	317	Horsted Keynes	7752	552	Horsted Keynes
2626	98	Horsted Keynes	3548	164A	Horsted Keynes
4654	285	Horsted Keynes	5538	317	Horsted Keynes
2350	2001	Horsted Keynes	2349	2001	Horsted Keynes
2351	2001	Horsted Keynes	7967	2653	Horsted Keynes
5534	317	Horsted Keynes	4395	2653	Horsted Keynes
5533	317	Horsted Keynes	4397	2653	Horsted Keynes
6565	2401	Horsted Keynes	4391	2653	Horsted Keynes
818	2001	Horsted Keynes	978	53	Horsted Keynes
819	2001	Horsted Keynes	4396	2653	Horsted Keynes
7984	2653	Horsted Keynes	3589	170	Horsted Keynes
7982	2653	Horsted Keynes	ARDINGLY END
7987	2653	Horsted Keynes
7981	2653	Horsted Keynes	HORSTED KEYNES STATION
7909	2653	Horsted Keynes	1101	52	Horsted K Station
5151	2302	Horsted Keynes	968	52	Horsted K Station
6566	2401	Horsted Keynes	4720	285	Horsted K Station
3551	164A	Horsted Keynes	1090	52	Horsted K Station
7968	2653	Horsted Keynes	3545	163	Horsted K Station
7797	2653	Horsted Keynes	5502	316	Horsted K Station
7792	2653	Horsted Keynes	3473	161	Horsted K Station
5651	2301	Horsted Keynes	3553	164A	Horsted K Station
7908	2653	Horsted Keynes	7963	2653	Horsted K Station
7794	2653	Horsted Keynes	7980	2653	Horsted K Station
3549	164A	Horsted Keynes	7966	2653	Horsted K Station
5134	284	Horsted Keynes	5545	317	Horsted K Station
2334	25	Horsted Keynes	7974	2653	Horsted K Station
5133	284	Horsted Keynes	7979	2653	Horsted K Station
2332	25	Horsted Keynes	7976	2653	Horsted K Station
2328	25	Horsted Keynes	6642	427A	Horsted K Station
2325	25	Horsted Keynes
757	24	Horsted Keynes	HASSOCKS
2341	25	Horsted Keynes	7751	552	Hassocks
4044	137	Horsted Keynes	7749	552	Hassocks
7975	2653	Horsted Keynes	7783	2653	Hassocks
7210	2501	Horsted Keynes	7782	2653	Hassocks
7756	552	Horsted Keynes	4392	2653	Hassocks
2326	25	Horsted Keynes	7988	2653	Hassocks
2327	25	Horsted Keynes	7977	2653	Hassocks
2340	25	Horsted Keynes	7985	2653	Hassocks
7993	2653	Horsted Keynes	7750	552	Hassocks
7986	2653	Horsted Keynes	1060	52	Hassocks
7992	2653	Horsted Keynes	1072	52	Hassocks
7991	2653	Horsted Keynes	1054	52	Hassocks
3568	165	Horsted Keynes	1068	52	Hassocks
983	53	Horsted Keynes	1096	52	Hassocks
5511	317	Horsted Keynes	3556	164A	Hassocks
5510	317	Horsted Keynes
987	53	Horsted Keynes	MICHELDEVER
5509	317	Horsted Keynes	320*	31	Micheldever
980	53	Horsted Keynes	313	31	Micheldever
3569	165	Horsted Keynes	187	31	Micheldever
			169	31	Micheldever
Continued right column >

Blood and Custard note: 320* this coach later bought by Bluebell Railway (with S6575- the railway’s first two coaches).

12-7-59

F J Pepper Esq. C&W Engrs

C&W Engr Platform 16

RSO Waterloo

Eastleigh

Kent Coast Electrification – Displaced Steam Stock

Further to my list of 161 vehicles submitted for your approval prior to W/E, I suggest the undermentioned be added (16). They are berthed at Micheldever.

(Pencil note added for withdrawal weekending 18-7-59)

Vehicle Dia No. Built Notes

BSK 3192 135 1923

BSK 3193 213 1923

FK 7188 476 1923

SO 7962 2653 1931 (P&T 9-58, Not to be withdrawn)

SK 988 53 1925

SK 753 24 1924 ) To Lancing

SK 745 24 1924 ) for conversion to

SK 748 24 1924 ) Breakdown Vans

SK 2321 25 1922

SK 2323 25 1922

SK 2324 25 1922

SK 2330 25 1925

SK 2337 25 1926

SK 2338 25 1926

SK 2333 25 1925

CK 5585 2303 1929 (Not to be withdrawn)

E Tozer.

17-7-59

Ref:- NH/DIS/59/ET

Elgh Ref:- RS/51/1/61A/BO

Kent Coast Electrification – Steam Stock Withdrawn W/E 11-7-59.

Referring to telephone conversation of above date.

Your Mr W. Harman has been supplied with the numbers of 152 vehicles withdrawn for breaking-up at Newhaven. It is necessary that they should be marked with a St. Andrews Cross on the lower right hand corner panels both sides of each coach.

The coaches are situated at Horsted Keynes (133), Hassocks (15) and Micheldever (4)

J S Cartlidge Esq.

Asst. C&W Engr.

Stewarts Lane

Battersea

E Tozer

17-7-59

Ref:- NH/DIS/59/ET

Elgh Ref:- RS/51/1/61A/BO

Memo to:-

F J Pepper Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh

Steam Stock Displaced for Withdrawal.

Stock berthed at Gatwick to be withdrawn W/E 18-7-59.

FK 7657

SK 2339

SK 2331

SK 2335

SK 2336

SK 1025

CK 5523

BCK 6888 )

SK 1026 ) 476 Set

BCK 6887 )

BCK 6571 )

SK 771 )

CK 5634 ) 273 Set

SK 787 )

CK 5636 )

BCK 6574 )

E Tozer

18-7-59

Ref:- NH/DIS/59/ET

Elgh Ref:- RS/51/1/61A/BO

Memo to:-

F J Pepper Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh

Steam Stock Displaced for Withdrawal.

Further to mine of 17-7-59, stock berthed at (Gatwick) Horley Sidings for withdrawal W/E 18-7-59

BCK 6903

SK 1033

BCK 6904

FK 7614

Second 284

E Tozer

18-7-59

Ref:- NH/DIS/59/ET

Elgh Ref:- RS/51/1/61A/BO

Memo to:-

F J Pepper Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh

Displaced Steam Stock for Withdrawal.

Stock at Horsted Keynes for withdrawal W/E 18-7-59.

FK 7714

BCK 3674 )

SK 1029 )

SK 1030 )

SK 1027 )

FK 7422 ) Set 951

FK 7421 )

SK 1031 )

FK 7419 )

SK 7420 )

BCK 3672 )

SK 843

E Tozer

22-7-59

Ref:- NH/DIS/59/ET

Elgh Ref:- RS/51/1/61A/BO

Kent Coast Electrification, Steam Stock Withdrawn W/E 18-7-59.

The undermentioned stock requires to be marked with St Andrews Cross indicating not for traffic.

Gatwick/Horley (Gatwick station is nearest)

FK 7657 BCK 6903

SK 2339 SK 1033

SK 2331 BCK 6904

SK 2335 FK 7214

SK 2336 Second 284

SK 1025

CK 5523 SK 1091 )

BCK 6888 BCK 6886 ) Wdn 25-7

SK 1026 BCK 6883 )

BCK 6887

BCK 6571

SK 771 At Newhaven

CK 5634 CK 5152 ) Wdn 25-7

SK 787 BCK 6885 )

CK 5636

BCK 6574

Micheldever Hassocks

BSK 3192 SO 7781

BSK 3193

FK 7188 Horsted Keynes

SK 745 BSK 4043 )

SK 2321 Second 1080 )

SK 2323 BCK 6585 ) Wdn 25-7

SK 2324 SL 194 )

SK 2330 CK 5596 )

SK 2337 BSK 3577 )

SK 2338 SK 843

SK 2333 FK 7714

DSB 2644 734 ) Wdn 25-7 BCK 3674

TC 4759 P&P ) SK 1029

PMV 2342 SK 1030

PMV 2365 FK 7422

FK 7421

SK 1031

FK 7419

FK 7420

BCK 3672

BSK 4061 ) Wdn by Lancing

CK 5149 ) not yet

BSK 4059 ) marked

SK 1027

Eardley to Gatwick (Marked at Eardley 23-7-59)

SK 999 – IS 7919 – SK 1001 – SK 1002 – BFK 7747 – BFK 7748 – FK 7674 – SK 1024.

24-7-59

Memo to:- My DIS/59/ET

F J Pepper Esq. Elgh RS/51/1/51A/BO

RSO

Eastleigh

Kent Coast Electrification Steam Stock. For withdrawal W/E 27-7-59.

Further to my letter of the 23^rd inst. (Page 16).

The undermentioned vehicles are on hand at Micheldever for withdrawal week ending 25-7-59.

Set 435 Set 441

BSK 3190 BSK 3204

SK 761 SK 746

SO 7989 SO 7786

SK 726 FK 7658

SK 728 SK 756

FK 7655 BSK 3203

BSK 3191

31-7-59

Memo to:- My DIS/59/ET

F J Pepper Esq. Elgh RS/51/1/51A/BA

RSO

Eastleigh

Kent Coast Electrification Steam Stock. For withdrawal W/E 1-8-59.

The following vehicles are on hand at Horley and are for your approval.

FK 7214 (Was withdrawn on 18-7-59 return).

SO 7903

SO 7907

BCK 6901

BCK 6902

BCK 6891

BCK 6892

SK 1034

R H Griffiths

8-8-59

Memo to:- My DIS/59/ET

F J Pepper Esq. Elgh RS/51/1/51A/BA

RSO

Eastleigh

Kent Coast Electrification Steam Stock. For withdrawal W/E 8-8-59.

The following vehicles are on hand and are for your approval.

Eardley to Gatwick Rotherhithe Road to Horley

BSK 3557 SK 1115

FK 7216 SK 1120

FK 7217

FK 7220

FK 7223

R H Griffiths

(Pencil notes added, 7216 + 7220 not out, these wdn 29-8-59, 1115 + 1120 not out, these wdn 22-8-59).

14-8-59

Memo to:- My DIS/59/ET

F J Pepper Esq. Elgh RS/51/1/51A/BA

RSO

Eastleigh

Kent Coast Electrification Steam Stock. For withdrawal W/E 15-8-59.

SK 1006 Eardley for Gatwick berth

BSK 3682 )

CK 5593 ) 480 set, Rotherhithe Road for Gatwick berth

BSK 3883 )

BSK 6893 )

SK 1039 ) 946 set, at Gatwick

BSK 6894 )

SO 7994 ) at Micheldever

S 329 )

S 360 Tonbridge for Gatwick

E Tozer

14-8-59

Memo to:- My DIS/59/ET

J S Cartlidge Esq. Elgh RS/51/1/51A/BA

Stewarts Lane

Kent Coast Electrification Steam Stock. for withdrawal.

BSK 3557 Eardley for Gatwick. Marked wdn

FK 7217 Eardley for Gatwick Marked wdn

FK 7223 Eardley for Gatwick Marked wdn

BSK 3682 )

CK 5593 ) 480 set. Eardley for Gatwick Marked wdn

BSK 3683 )

BSK 6893 )

SK 1039 ) 946 set. Eardley for Gatwick Not marked wdn

BSK 6894 )

BSK 2803 ) 239 set. Hassocks Not marked wdn

CK 5689 ) (damaged at Tunbridge Wells)

SO 7994 ) Micheldever Not marked wdn

S 329 )

S 360 Tonbridge for Gatwick Not marked wdn

S 1006 Eardley for Gatwick Marked wdn

21-8-59

Memo to:- My DIS/59/ET

F J Pepper Esq. Elgh RS/51/1/51A/BO

RSO

Eastleigh

Kent Coast Electrification Steam Stock. for withdrawal W/E 22-8-59.

BSK 3678 )

CK 5600 ) 478 set. Horley Not marked wdn

BSK 3679 )

SK 1119 wdn 18-8-59 Rotherhithe Road for Gatwick Marked wdn

SK 1115 Horley Goods Yard Marked wdn

SK 1120 Horley Goods Yard Marked wdn

CK 5158 Clapham Jct for Gatwick Marked wdn

FK 7670 Eardley for Gatwick Marked wdn

BSK 3234 )

CK 5594 ) 940 set. Rotherhithe Road for Gatwick Marked wdn

BSK 3235 )

BCK 6881 )

SK 1038 ) 941 set. Tonbridge for Gatwick Not marked wdn

BCK 6882 )

21-8-59

Memo to: - DIS/59/ET

F J Pepper Esq. Elgh RS/51/1/51A/BO

RSO

Eastleigh

Kent Coast Electrics, Steam Stock for Withdrawal.

3 Set No. 215 mentioned in your letter dated 10^th Inst. is in very bad body condition, corrosion around the side lights and many doors have holes in the bottom part of the door. I suggest this set be withdrawn and 3 Set No. 479 which is in better condition remains. The Operating are agreeable. Your remarks please before any action is taken.

E Tozer

28-8-59

Memo to: - DIS/59/ET

F J Pepper Esq. Elgh RS/51/1/51A/BO

RSO

Eastleigh

Kent Coast Electrification, Steam Stock for Withdrawal W/E 29-8-59.

BCK 6889 )

SK 1037 ) 944 set. Eardley for Gatwick Marked wdn

BCK 6890 )

BCK 6897 )

SK 1032 ) 948 set. Eardley for Gatwick Marked wdn

BCK 6898 )

FK 7216 Eardley for Gatwick Marked wdn

FK 7220 Eardley for Gatwick Marked wdn

FK 7416 Eardley for Gatwick Marked wdn

BSK 3688 )

CK 5597 ) 215 set. Tonbridge for Gatwick Not marked wdn

BSK 3689 )

BCK 6899 Horley Marked wdn

E Tozer

2-9-59

Memo to:- My DIS/59/ET

J S Cartlidge Esq. Elgh RS/51/1/51A/BA

Stewarts Lane

Battersea

Kent Coast Electrification Steam Stock. for withdrawal.

BCK 6889 At Eardley Marked wdn For Gatwick

BCK 6890 At Gatwick Marked wdn

SK 1037 At Gatwick Marked wdn

BCK 6897 At Gatwick Marked wdn

BCK 6898 At Gatwick Marked wdn

SK 1032 At Gatwick Marked wdn

FK 7216 At Gatwick Marked wdn

FK 7220 At Gatwick Marked wdn

FK 7416 At Eardley Marked wdn For Gatwick

BSK 3688 At Eardley Marked wdn

BSK 3689 At Eardley Marked wdn

CK 5597 At Eardley Marked wdn

BCK 6899 At Horley Marked wdn For Gatwick

BCK 6900 At Eardley Marked wdn For Gatwick

BSK 3555 At Eardley Marked wdn

The following vehicles at Micheldever require marking with St Andrews X as at 2-9-59

3192 – 745 – 7188 – 988 – 329.

5-9-59

Memo to: -

F J Pepper Esq. Elgh RS/51/1/51A/BA

RSO

Eastleigh

Kent Coast Electrification, Steam Stock for Withdrawal W/E 5-9-59.

BCK 6895 )

SK 1040 ) 947 Set. At Gatwick Marked wdn

BCK 6896 )

S 1105 At Micheldever Not marked wdn

BCK 6583 At Micheldever Not marked wdn

S 267 At Micheldever Not marked wdn

S 1067 To Lancing to replace displaced coach in Lancing

(Elgh ref: - 53/11/59/D dated 31-8-59)

BCK 6900 At Eardley Marked wdn

BSK 3555 At Eardley Marked wdn

9-9-59

Memo to: -

F J Pepper Esq. Elgh RS/51/1/51/BA

RSO

Eastleigh

Kent Coast Electrification, Steam Stock for Withdrawal.

Stock berthed at Horsted Keynes 8-9-59.

It has been reported by the Station Master to the Railway Police that the tool boxes in the berthed stock have been broken open and contents stolen. I have inspected a large number of these berthed vehicles and report my findings as follows: - Commencing Ardingly end:-

(Note Box means combined Tool & Ambulance Cabinet).

BSK 3672 1 Box 1 CO2 1 Ladder 2 Buckets all correct

BSK 3674 1 Box 1 CO2 1 Ladder 2 Buckets all correct

BSK 3589 1 Box 1 CO2 1 Ladder 2 Buckets all correct

BSK 6578 1 Box 1 CO2 1 Ladder 2 Buckets all correct

BSK 3569 - 1 CO2 - 2 Buckets all correct

BSK 3568 Tool box glass broken and tools missing ie: -

2 Steel Wedges, 1 Saw, 1 Axe, 1 Coil of Rope, 1 Oil Hand Lamp,

1 Medical Case opened and some contents spilled on seat (I did not check total contents)

1 Extension Ladder missing from ceiling fixings in van.

In Van and in order 1 CO2 - 2 Buckets

Tool Box Label No. BR7151/8. SR Steam Stock

BFK 7756 Tool Box glass broken and tools missing ie: -

1 Axe, 1 Saw, 1 Coil of Rope (BR7151/8).

In van and in order 1 CO2 1 Ladder 2 Buckets

In Saloon and in order 1 Wine Colour Carpet 10’ 6” x 7’ 8”.

BSK 4044 Tool Box glass broken and tools missing ie: -

1 Axe, 1 Saw, 1 Coil of Rope, 1 Hand Lamp (BR7151/8)

In van and in order 1 Ladder in roof, 1 CO2 2 Buckets

BCK 6582 Berthed NOT FOR WITHDRAWAL

Tool Box glass broken and tools missing ie: -

1 Hand Lamp 1 Coil of Rope. (BR7151/8)

In van and in order 1 Ladder 1 CO2 2 Buckets

BSK 3549 Tool Box glass broken and tools missing ie: -

1 Coil of Rope 1 Axe 1 Medical Case (BR7151/8)

In van and in order 1 Ladder 1 CO2 2 Buckets

BSK 3551 Tool Box glass broken and tools missing ie: -

1 Coil of Rope 1 Axe (BR7151/8)

In van and in order 1 Ladder 1 CO2 2 Buckets

BCK 6566 Tool Box glass broken, nothing missing as at 3.0pm 8-9-59

In van and in order 1 Ladder 1 CO2 2 Buckets

BCK 6565 Tool Box glass broken and tools missing ie: -

1 Axe 1 Medical Case (BR7151/8)

In van and in order 1 Ladder 1 CO2 2 Buckets

BSK 3677 Nothing missing

In van and in order 1 CO2 2 Buckets

BSK 3548 Nothing missing

In van and in order Tool Box 1 Ladder 1 CO2 2 Buckets

BFK 7752 Nothing missing

In van and in order Tool Box 1 Ladder 1 CO2 2 Buckets

In Saloon Wine Coloured Carpet 10’ 6” x 7’ 8” and 6 chairs

BSK 3588 Nothing missing

In van and in order Tool Box 1 Ladder 1 CO2 2 Buckets

BSK 3587 Tool Box glass and frame surround taken off, tools missing ie:-

1 Saw 1 Coil of Rope 1 Medical Case

In van and in order 1 Ladder 1 CO2 2 Buckets

TUNNEL No stock in the tunnel

BSK 3562 Nothing missing

In van and in order Tool Box 1 Ladder 1 CO2 2 Buckets

BSK 4066 Nothing missing

In van and in order 1 CO2 2 Buckets

The following stock inspected on the 9^th instant.

BSK 3676 Nothing missing

In van and in order Tool Box 1 Ladder 1 CO2 2 Buckets

BSK 3677 As 3676 above

BSK 3675 Ladder missing, otherwise in order (Non-standard Box)

BSK 3673 Nothing missing

Tool Box – Frame and Glass missing

BSK 2626 Nothing missing

(Non-standard boxes) Glass frame broken in medical case.

BSK 4047 Nothing missing

In van and in order Tool Box 1 Ladder 1 CO2 2 Buckets

BSK 4046 Nothing missing

In van and in order 1 CO2 2 Buckets

BSK 3570 Nothing missing

In van and in order 1 CO2 2 Buckets

BSK 3567 Nothing missing Tool Box glass & wood frame broken

In van and in order 1 Ladder 1 CO2 2 Buckets

BSK 3572 Nothing missing

In van and in order Tool Box 1 CO2 1 Ladder 2 Buckets

BSK 3578 Nothing missing

In van and in order 1 CO2 2 Buckets

BSK 2754 Stripped of equipment at Lancing

Empty box retained

In van and in order 1 CO2 2 Buckets

BSK 3758 Nothing missing

In van and in order 1 CO2 2 Buckets

BSK 3545 Nothing missing

In van and in order Tool Box 1 Ladder 1 CO2 2 Buckets

BSK 4061 Stripped at Lancing

Empty box on floor

In van and in order 1 CO2 2 Buckets

All compartment doors stripped down and inside vehicle, lavatory and Guard’s door missing, could have been dealt with prior to dispatch from Lancing, no record.

BSK 4059

In van and in order 1 CO2 2 Buckets

Lavatory and Guard’s door missing, could have been removed at Lancing, no record.

BCK 6585 Nothing missing

In van and in order Tool Box 1 Ladder 1 CO2 2 Buckets

BSK 4043

In van and in order 1 CO2 2 Buckets

BSK 3473 (Non-Condemned) Nothing missing

In van and in order 1 CO2 2 Buckets

10-9-59

E Tozer

12-9-59

Memo to: -

F J Pepper Esq. Elgh RS/51/1/51A/BA

RSO

Eastleigh

Kent Coast Electrification, Steam Stock for Withdrawal W/E 12-9-59.

CK 5676 At Eardley marked condemned

SK 1118 Gone to Newhaven marked condemned

SK 1028 New Cross Gate marked condemned

FK 7219 Clapham Junction marked condemned

SO 7978 Hove marked condemned, direct to Newhaven.

E Tozer

12-9-59

Memo to: -

F J Pepper Esq. Elgh RS/51/1/51A/BA

RSO

Eastleigh

Kent Coast Electrification, Steam Stock for Withdrawal.

BSK 6895 At Gatwick marked condemned

BSK 6896 At Gatwick marked condemned

SK 1040 At Gatwick marked condemned

S 1105 At Micheldever, to be marked

S 267 At Micheldever, to be marked

BSK 6583 At Micheldever, to be marked

CK 5676 At Eardley marked condemned

SK 1118 Gone to Newhaven marked condemned

SK 1028 New Cross Gate marked condemned

FK 7219 Clapham Junction marked condemned

SO 7978 Hove marked condemned, will go direct to Newhaven.

E Tozer

19-9-59

Memo to: -

F J Pepper Esq. Elgh RS/51/1/51A/BA

RSO

Eastleigh

Kent Coast Electrification, Steam Stock for Withdrawal W/E 19-9-59.

SK 1036 At Eardley marked condemned

SK 1003 At Eardley marked condemned

SK 998 At Eardley marked condemned

SO 7961 At Eardley marked condemned

BSK 4095 At Clapham Junction marked condemned

BCK 6584 At Clapham Junction marked condemned

CK 5157 At Clapham Junction marked condemned

S 976 ) 514 artic set At Micheldever, to be marked

BS 3561 )

E Tozer

25-9-59

Ref:- RS.63/1/72/Ba

Memo to: -

Inspector E Tozer CARRIAGE & WAGON ENGINEER

Platform 16 CHIEF MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL

Waterloo ENGR’S DEPT.

EASTLEIGH

INVALID SALOON NO. 7919

This vehicle has been replaced and it has now been taken off the books from a passenger carrying point of view.

There are several suggestions regarding its ultimate disposal none of which have yet been finalised, but in the meantime no action whatever should be taken regarding the stripping of any equipment until instructions are issued from this office.

F J Pepper.

15-1-60

Ref:- RS.63/1/72/Ba

Memo to: -

Inspector E Tozer CARRIAGE & WAGON ENGINEER

Platform 16 CHIEF MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL

Waterloo ENGR’S DEPT.

EASTLEIGH

INVALID SALOON NO. 7919

With further reference to this matter. I am advised by the Supplies and Contracts Manager that Messrs. Smarts Circus Ltd. Have now definitely intimated that they are unable to deal with the Invalid Saloon and, in the circumstances, I have been requested to arrange for the vehicle to be broken-up.

This will be dealt with in due course.

W J A SYKES

14-3-60

Ref:- RS.63/1/72/Ba

Memo to: -

M S Hatchell CARRIAGE & WAGON ENGINEER

M.& EE. (Workshops) CHIEF MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL

Eastleigh ENGR’S DEPT.

EASTLEIGH

For attention of Mr.Murrell

INVALID SALOON NO. 7919

With reference to your further conversation with Mr. Baker at Waterloo on Friday last, I would remind you of my letter of 15^th January 1960, a copy of which I sent to Inspector Tozer, in which I indicated that this vehicle should be broken-up and it would be dealt with in due course. “In due course” in this case meaning as soon as you can conveniently send it to Newhaven for this purpose.

W J A SYKES

26-9-59

Memo to: -

F J Pepper Esq. Elgh RS/51/1/51A/BA

RSO

Eastleigh

Kent Coast Electrification, Steam Stock for Withdrawal W/E 26-9-59.

BSK 4075 )

CK 5167 ) 453 Set Brighton to Newhaven direct, marked condemned.

CK 5168 )

BSK 4076 )

BSK 3237 )

SK 1117 )

SK 1035 ) 939 Set Tonbridge to Gatwick, to be marked.

SK 1021 )

BSK 3236 )

BSK 3218 )

CK 5141 ) 392 Set At Micheldever, to be marked

BSK 3219 )

S 253 At Micheldever, to be marked.

BSK 3754 Margate to Eardley, marked condemned.

FK 7215 Clapham Junction to Eardley, marked condemned.

E Tozer

3-10-59

Memo to: -

F J Pepper Esq. RS/51/1/51A/BA

RSO

Eastleigh

Kent Coast Electrification, Steam Stock for Withdrawal W/E 3-10-59.

BSK 2616 At Micheldever, to be marked condemned.

FK 7192 At Micheldever, to be marked condemned.

SK 749 At Micheldever, to be marked condemned.

FK 7621 At Gatwick marked condemned.

BSK 3738 At Eardley marked condemned.

BSK 3739 At Eardley marked condemned.

CK 5648 Basingstoke (to Eardley), to be marked condemned.

E Tozer

9-10-59

Memo to: -

F J Pepper Esq. RS/51/1/51A/BA

RSO

Eastleigh

Kent Coast Electrification, Steam Stock for Withdrawal W/E 10-10-59.

FK 7672 Eardley for Gatwick, marked condemned.

FK 7669 Eardley for Gatwick, marked condemned.

BSK 3559 Eardley for Gatwick, marked condemned.

BSK 3558 Eardley for Gatwick, marked condemned.

BSK 3552 Eardley for Gatwick, marked condemned.

BCK 6572 Micheldever marked condemned.

S 1089 To Lancing, (for Lancing Workman’s Train ?)

S 970 To Lancing, (for Lancing Workman’s Train ?)

E Tozer

16-10-59

Memo to: -

F J Pepper Esq. RS/51/1/51A/BA

RSO

Eastleigh

Kent Coast Electrification, Steam Stock for Withdrawal W/E 17-10-59.

FK 7667 Eardley marked condemned.

FK 7668 Eardley marked condemned.

FK 7222 Micheldever, to be marked condemned.

SK 821 Eardley marked condemned.

E Tozer

24-10-59

Memo to: -

F J Pepper Esq. RS/51/1/51A/BA

RSO

Eastleigh

Kent Coast Electrification, Steam Stock for Withdrawal W/E 24-10-59.

BSK 3748 Eardley, will be marked condemned.

CK 5677 Eardley, will be marked condemned.

CK 5684 Eardley, will be marked condemned.

BSK 3749 Eardley, will be marked condemned.

CK 5669 Eardley, will be marked condemned.

FK 7212 Clapham Junction, will be marked condemned, (to Eardley).

S 1102 Micheldever, to be marked condemned.

S 1112 Micheldever, to be marked condemned.

BSK 4073 Brighton to Newhaven direct.

CK 5165 Brighton to Newhaven direct.

CK 5166 Brighton to Newhaven direct.

BSK 4074 Brighton to Newhaven direct.

E Tozer

29-10-59

Memo to: -

F J Pepper Esq. RS/51/1/51A/BA

RSO

Eastleigh

Kent Coast Electrification, Steam Stock for Withdrawal W/E 31-10-59.

BSK 2773 Berthed at Tattenham Corner, marked condemned.

CK 5664 Berthed at Tattenham Corner, marked condemned.

BSK 3194 )

SK 769 )

SK 721 ) At Kew Bridge. Carded to Gatwick, not marked condemned.

SK 722 )

SO 7798 )

BSK 3197 )

SK 791 )

SK 772 ) At Margate marked condemned. Remain for time being.

FK 7205 )

E Tozer

7-11-59

Memo to: -

F J Pepper Esq. RS/51/1/51A/BA

RSO

Eastleigh

Kent Coast Electrification, Steam Stock for Withdrawal W/E 7-11-59.

Basingstoke

BSK 3726 Marked condemned

BSK 3737 Marked condemned

SO 7901 Marked condemned

FK 7673 Marked condemned

SO 7983 Marked condemned

Micheldever

CK 5674 To be marked, Ultrasonic Test Ref: EW13/162/D

S 1087 To be marked

S 1063 To be marked

Clapham Junction & Eardley

BSK 3209 Marked condemned

BSK 3210 Marked condemned

FK 7398 Marked condemned

SO 7784 En route to Stewarts Lane – Ref:- RS60/2/41/D

SK 839 Marked condemned

S 974 On hand at Newhaven 6-11-59.

E Tozer

14-11-59

Memo to: -

F J Pepper Esq. RS/51/1/51A/BA

RSO

Eastleigh

Kent Coast Electrification, Steam Stock for Withdrawal W/E 14-11-59.

SK 790 At Micheldever marked condemned

SK 788 At Micheldever marked condemned

SK 799 At Micheldever marked condemned

FK 7197 At Micheldever marked condemned

CK 5680 At Clapham Junction marked condemned

CK 5681 At Clapham Junction marked condemned

SO 1396 Withdrawn at Lancing – to Hassocks, marked condemned.

E Tozer

21-11-59

Memo to: -

F J Pepper Esq. RS/51/1/51A/BA

RSO

Eastleigh

Kent Coast Electrification, Steam Stock for Withdrawal W/E 21-11-59.

SK 825 Marked condemned, at Seaford

SK 778 )

FK 7218 ) Marked condemned, at Hamworthy Junction

FK 7785 )

SK 760 ) Marked condemned, at Basingstoke

SO 7964 )

BSK 3207 )

FK 7201 ) Marked condemned, at Tolworth

BSK 3208 )

E Tozer

28-11-59

Memo to: -

F J Pepper Esq. RS/51/1/51A/BA

RSO

Eastleigh

Kent Coast Electrification, Steam Stock for Withdrawal W/E 28-11-59.

BCK 6587 Tolworth marked condemned

FK 7399 Tolworth marked condemned

SO 7787 Tolworth marked condemned

CK 5662 Clapham Junction marked condemned

E Tozer

5-12-59

Memo to: -

F J Pepper Esq. RS/51/1/51A/BA

RSO

Eastleigh

Kent Coast Electrification, Steam Stock for Withdrawal W/E 5-12-59.

FK 7226 Brighton marked condemned, carded to Hassocks.

BCK 6575* Exeter marked condemned, carded to Micheldever.

BCK 6567 Exeter marked condemned, carded to Micheldever.

BSK 3574 Withdrawn W/E 28-11-59

(for J S Cartlidge Esq. information).

E Tozer

Blood and Custard note: 6575* later bought by Bluebell Railway (with S320 – the railway’s first two coaches).

12-12-59

Memo to: -

F J Pepper Esq. RS/51/1/51/BA

RSO

Eastleigh

Kent Coast Electrification, Steam Stock for Withdrawal W/E 12-12-59.

CK 5136 Marked condemned, Micheldever.

DBSK 3584 Marked condemned, Lancing to Micheldever.

TS 914 Marked condemned, Lancing to Micheldever.

E Tozer

2-1-60

Memo to: -

F J Pepper Esq. RS/51/1/51/BA

RSO

Eastleigh

Kent Coast Electrification, Steam Stock Withdrawn

SK 1924 Withdrawn W/Ending 19-12-59.

Marked condemned.

FK 7665 Withdrawn W/Ending 2-1-60.

Marked condemned.

SO 7799 Withdrawn W/Ending 2-1-60, Yeovil.

Marked condemned @ Exeter will forward to

Operating Department Eggesford.

E Tozer

6-2-60

Memo to: -

F J Pepper Esq. RS/51/1/51/BA

RSO

Eastleigh

Kent Coast Electrification, Steam Stock Withdrawn W/E 6-2-60.

SO 7788 Marked condemned, Teddington.

SO 7959 Marked condemned, Micheldever,

CK 5687 Marked condemned, Eardley.

SO 7791 Marked condemned, Templecombe.

Stock withdrawn @ Lancing – to Newhaven

SK 819 ) marked condemned

SK 1164 )

DSB 3069 ) P.P. No. 33. Marked condemned.

TCB 4746 )

E Tozer

27-2-60

Memo to:-

M S Hatchell Esq. RS/51/1/51/BA

M&E Engr. (W/Shop)

Eastleigh (RSO)

Kent Coast Electrification – Stock Withdrawn W/E 27-2-60.

SO 7990 On hand @ Micheldever (not marked condemned).

E Tozer

27-1-61

Memo to:-

M S Hatchell Esq.

M&E Engr. (W/Shop)

Eastleigh (RSO)

Steam & Electric stock for disposal.

The undermentioned steam + electric vehicles to Newhaven for breaking-up.

SO 7961 Break up body, underframe, bogies.

DS 1552 Displaced Stewarts Lane M.P. Tool Van

Calor Gas fittings to be recovered.

Break up complete.

Pantry 1^st 12512 ) Ex Eastbourne mishap 28-8-58.

Dining 1^st 12271 ) Break-up bodies and underframes.

MBS 11074 ) Trailer bogies to Lancing

Two Dutch Motor Bogies to Selhurst.

De-icing vehicles – single car – displaced by self-propelled units.

DS 354, DS 396, DS 397 *.

Break up bodies and underframes, bogies.

The 6 3 8x4 wheels required @ Lancing for

IOW stock from 354 and 396.

* = 6 6 9x4 wheels

E Tozer

13-3-61

Memo to:-

M S Hatchell Esq. RS/51/3/1/D

RSO

Eastleigh

J S Cartlidge Esq.

Stewarts Lane

Withdrawal of Coaching Stock, ‘Phase II’

The undermentioned vehicles on hand at Hassocks and Seaford to be marked with the St. Andrews Cross within a circle and carded to Newhaven for disposal of bodies and underframes, bogies to Lancing.

BSK 2794 Diag No. 2102 Ex 235 set.

BSK 2795 Diag No. 2102 Ex 235 set.

BSK 2800 Diag No. 2102 Ex 238 set.

BSK 2801 Diag No. 2102 Ex 238 set.

BSK 4057 Diag No. 2101 Ex 446 set Seaford.

BSK 4058 Diag No. 2101 Ex 446 set Seaford.

SK 800 Diag No. 2001 Ex 235 set.

SK 1126 Diag No. 2001 Ex 235 set.

SK 1138 Diag No. 2001 Ex 235 set.

SK 1209 Diag No. 2001 Loose.

SK 1198 Diag No. 2001 Loose.

SK 1216 Diag No. 2001 Loose.

CK 5148 Diag No. 2301 Ex 446 set Seaford.

E Tozer

29-3-61

Memo to:-

M S Hatchell Esq. RS/51/3/1/D

RSO

Eastleigh

Withdrawal of Coaching Stock, ‘Phase II’

Referring to your letter of the 8^th inst. and mine of the 13^th instant,

All the vehicles have been marked with the St Andrews Cross and are on hand at Hassocks awaiting acceptance @ Newhaven.

Set No. 446, Seaford to Newhaven were not marked, they went direct to Newhaven for complete disposal.

BSK 4057

CK 5148

BSK 4058

E Tozer

10-5-61

Memo to: -

M S Hatchell Esq RS.51/1/61A/BU

RSO

Eastleigh

Kent Coast Electrification Scheme, Phase II

Displacement of Steam Coaching Stock.

Your letter of the 1^st May 1961

The 17 vehicles formed in 4-4 coach “E” sets , plus one odd BSK, to Route Restriction 1, have been inspected, they are in reasonable condition, both interior, exterior, the corridor side building rails in some instances are a little puffy in the centre of the vehicles, particularly below the droplights in the dummy doors, but they should not cause any undue concern for the remainder of their extended and expected life, and should take another intermediate repair in 1962 if so desired.

The 17 vehicles to be withdrawn to offset these mentioned above have not all been found, I give below the numbers of the vehicles seen and reason for their withdrawal subject to your approval.

1. No. 1198, withdrawn, broken up @ Newhaven.

2. No. 1209, withdrawn, broken up @ Newhaven.

3. No. 1216, withdrawn, broken up @ Newhaven.

4. No. 1313, withdrawn at Lancing 2-5-61, hold for future SV.

5. No. 1335 OS. Diag No. 2005, Built 1933, P5-52, V10-58.

Very bad condition, haunches and waistrails rotted below the side droplights,

Wear & tear defects, bent headstocks, due for E repair, taken out of traffic because of

bad condition in March.

Too bad for SV.

6. No. 1337 OS. Diag No. 2005, Built 1933, P7-50, V2-58.

Similar bad condition to No. 1335 beyond reasonable maintenance, rejected as P&P

conversion in Mid 1959 on condition.

Too bad for SV.

7. No. 1240 SK. Diag No. 2001, Built 1934, P10-58.

Underframe damage Hassocks 24-7-59.

8. No. 1249 SK. Diag No. 2001, Built 1934, P9-56, V9-58.

Underframe damage Hassocks 24-7-59.

9. No. 1229 SK. Diag No. 2001, Built 1933, V5-59.

Underframe and body damage Bournemouth 15-12-60.

10. No 1289 SK. Diag No. 2007, Built 1935, P11-56.

Extensive body damage and bogie damaged Bournemouth West 16-6-60.

11. No. 1860 SK. Diag No. 2008, Built 1935, P8-58.

Extensive body and underframe damage, Clapham Jct. 20-7-59.

12. No. 1272 SK. Diag No. 2001, Built 1934, P7-51, V5-57.

Due for E repair, in very bad condition, bent headstocks (wear & tare).

13. No. 1801 SK. Diag No. 2001, Built 1934, P11-49, V11-58.

O/Due for E repair. General condition very bad, continuous leaking lights – caused

rot to set-in the main members.

A further four vehicles have got to be found and will be withdrawn before 1962.

If agreed, all those vehicles not yet broken up will be marked condemned.

The undermentioned have been withdrawn and will be marked condemned awaiting disposal.

No. 7404 A Diag No. 2503 to SV RS.53/7/21/D.

No. 2356 A Diag No. 2003 to IU RS.63/2/18/D.

No. 2362 A Diag No. 2003 to Newhaven.

No. 2363 A Diag No. 2003 to Newhaven.

No. 1369 A Diag No. 2005 Hold for future SV.

No. 657 A Diag No. 2022 to Newhaven.

No. 780 A Diag No. 2002 to Newhaven.

No. 781 A Diag No. 2002 to Newhaven.

No. 782 A Diag No. 2002 to Newhaven.

No. 1099 A Diag No. 52 W/O @ Lancing 14-4-61, to Newhaven.

No. 5638 A Diag No. 2301 W/O @ Lancing 21-4-61, to Newhaven.

Below for your confirmation please.

BSK No. 4092 of 453 Set is in very bad condition, and I suggest BSK 4082 P7-56, V4-58 on this A list be retained and the former withdrawn. (Note – A Putnam agrees).

(later addendum to memo ‘break up’).

BSK 4089 of 182 Set damaged at Eastbourne 9-5-61 not on condemnation, I suggest BSK 4066 P10-55, V2-60 on the A list be retained and the former withdrawn. (Note – A Putnam agrees).

(later addendum to memo ‘break up’).

BCK 6578 ‘A’ BSA gangway torn off and body framing broken away, repairs would be costly. It is on the condemnation list B, to be transferred to column A and withdrawn. (A Putnam agrees).

(later addendum to memo ‘break up’).

E Tozer

Blood and Custard note: 2356* later bought by Bluebell Railway

10-5-61

Memo to: -

M S Hatchell Esq RS.51/1/61A/BU

RSO

Eastleigh

J S Cartlidge Esq.

Stewarts Lane

Battersea

M Pettyfer’s attention.

K C Electrification Scheme, Phase II

Displacement of Steam Coaching Stock.

The undermentioned coaches have been withdrawn and require marking with the St Andrews Cross within a circle. Disposal as follows.

No. 1335 Hassocks To Newhaven – Break up.

No. 1337 Hassocks To Newhaven – Break up.

No. 1240 Hassocks To Newhaven – Break up.

No. 1249 Hassocks To Newhaven – Break-up.

No. 1272 Hassocks To Newhaven – Break up.

No. 780 Hassocks To Newhaven – Break up.

No. 781 Hassocks To Newhaven – Break up.

No. 782 Hassocks To Newhaven – Break up.

No. 657 Hassocks To Newhaven – Break up.

No. 2362 Hassocks To Newhaven – Break up.

No. 2363 Hassocks To Newhaven – Break up.

No. 1099 Lancing marked condemned To Newhaven – Break up.

No. 5638 Lancing marked condemned To Newhaven – Break up.

No. 7404 Hassocks to SV RS.53/7/21 To Stewarts Lane.

No. 2356 Hassocks to IU RS.63/2/18 To Stewarts Lane.

No. 1229 Micheldever To Newhaven – Break up.

No. 1289 Micheldever To Newhaven – Break up.

No. 1860 Micheldever To Newhaven – Break up.

No. 810 Micheldever To Newhaven – Break up.

No. 827 Micheldever To Newhaven – Break up.

No. 3734 Micheldever ) To Newhaven – Break up.

No. 5645 Micheldever ) 962 Set To Newhaven – Break up.

No. 3735 Micheldever ) To Newhaven – Break up.

No. 1369 Hassocks Hold for future SV.

No. 1313 Hassocks Hold for future SV.

The undermentioned are under review for possible condemnation.

SK 1801 Hassocks

BCK 6578 Hassocks Moved to Newhaven 13-5-61.

BSK 4092 In traffic then 24-5-61 now at Tonbridge marked cond. to Hassocks.

BSK 4089 In traffic then damaged at Eastbourne 9-5-61, then 24-5-61 @

Stewarts Lane being marked cond. to Hassocks.

19-5-61

Memo to: -

M S Hatchell Esq RS.51/1/61A/BU

RSO

Eastleigh

Kent Coast Electrification Scheme, Phase II

Displacement of Steam Coaching Stock.

SK 1185 Built 1933 – E Rep. 1950 – last V 5-60 (S), Diag No. 2001

(14) Found damaged at Clapham Jct. 18-5-61. Bent headstocks at the drawbar location.

Drawgear housing and longitudinals bent, bogie transom bent.

To carry out repair will mean removal of body, the general condition is rather low as the

maintenance dates show.

I therefore suggest this vehicle be withdrawn, it will constitute one towards the required on the displacement programme.

The vehicle is under card at Clapham Jct. awaiting your decision.

(addendum to memo, agreed break up 26-5-61).

E Tozer

24-5-61

Memo to: -

M S Hatchell Esq RS.51/1/61A/BU

RSO

Eastleigh

Kent Coast Electrification Scheme, Phase II

Displacement of Steam Coaching Stock.

Two vehicles on hand at Clapham Jct. for repairs, roof tanks and gangways, I recommend they be withdrawn, details as follows: -

SO 1334 Diag No. 2005, Built 1933, P6-51, last V10-59.

(15) Interior very shabby, due for E repair Oct. 1961

(One more towards the 4 required to make up the 17).

(addendum to memo, agreed break up 26-5-61).

SK 2353 (on the A list). Diag No. 2001, Built 1927.

(16) Shabby all round due for withdrawal June 1961.

(addendum to memo, break up).

Your comments please

E Tozer

24-5-61

Memo to: -

J S Cartlidge Esq.

Stewarts Lane

Battersea

K C Electrification Scheme, Phase II

Displacement of Steam Coaching Stock.

Second No. 1111 – ex Pull & Push carded Lancing to Newhaven for complete disposal of body, underframe and bogies.

E Tozer

2-6-61

Memo to: -

M S Hatchell Esq RS.51/1/61A/BU

RSO

Eastleigh

Kent Coast Electrification Scheme, Phase II

Displacement of Steam Coaching Stock.

The undermentioned stock has been withdrawn and requires marking with the St Andrews Cross.

SK 1801 @ Hassocks my letter 61/10-5-61 Elgh, S Lane

BCK 6578 @ Hassocks my letter 61/10-5-61 Elgh, S Lane

BSK 4092 @ Hassocks my letter 61/10-5-61 Elgh, S Lane

BSK 4089 @ Hassocks my letter 61/10-5-61 Elgh, S Lane

SK 1185 @ Hassocks my letter 62/19-5-61 Elgh only

SK 2353 @ Hassocks my letter 63/24-5-61 Elgh only

OS 1334 @ Hassocks my letter 63/24-5-61 Elgh only

BSK 4097 @ Eardley Operating request

SK 797 @ Eardley Operating request

CK 5643 @ Eardley Operating request

CK 5685 @ Eardley Operating request

SK 1161 @ Eardley Operating request

SK 1162 @ Eardley Operating request

SK 1163 @ Eardley Operating request

SK 1137 @ Eardley Operating request

SK 786 @ Eardley Operating request

E Tozer

5-6-61

Memo to: - RS.53/6/61/D

Inspector E Tozer

Platform 16

WATERLOO

BUDE : M.P. DORMITORY COACH.

Confirming my representative’s telephone conversation with Mr. Griffiths 3^rd June, please arrange for a condemned Open Second to be sent to Ashford Works for conversion to a Dormitory Coach for the Motive Power Officer, advising me its number.

M S HATCHELL

(pencil annotation to memo, O.S. 1313 Hassocks to Ashford, Diag. 2005)

7-6-61

Memo to:-

M S Hatchell Esq. RS.53/6/61/DS

RSO

Eastleigh

Copy to

Station Master

Hassocks

BUDE - M.P. Dormitory Coach.

Yours of the 5^th instant.

Open Second No. 1313, Diag No. 2005 has been ordered forward from Hassocks to Ashford Works for conversion.

E Tozer

7-6-61

Memo to:-

Works Manager RS.53/6/61/D

ASHFORD (K).

BUDE : M.P. DORMITORY COACH.

Further to my letter of 5^th June, kindly note S.O. No. 1313 has been despatched to you from Hassocks for this purpose.

Will you please telephone me if a representative from the Motive Power Officer does not call on you by 16^th June.

M S HATCHELL

7-6-61

Memo to: -

Chief Establishment & Staff Officer RS.53/21/3/D

WATERLOO

Copies to: -

Asst. O/D C&W Engineer, STEWARTS LANE

(ref: CLS/6901)

Inspector E Tozer, Platform 16, WATERLOO

COACHES FOR WORK STUDY TEAMS.

With reference to Mr. Frost’s telephone conversation with my representative on 5^th June, I have arranged for an Open Second No. 1395 to be provided for your purpose at Dover Marine for about 4 – 5 months. The vehicle conforms to the attached Diagram Page No. 2005 and the larger portion of the vehicle will be stripped leaving only 16 seats shown on the right hand side of the diagram.

It is assumed that this application has no connection with the vehicle which is to be provided following the Asst. General Manager’s (Traffic) request dated 11^th April under his Reference W/XM63.

M S HATCHELL

M. & E.E. (WORKSHOPS)

C.M.& E.E. DEPT.

EASTLEIGH

7-6-61

Memo to: -

Asst. O/D C&W Engineer,

S.53/21/3/D

STEWARTS LANE

Copy to:- Inspector E Tozer,

Platform 16,

WATERLOO.

COACHES FOR WORK STUDY TEAMS.

With reference to Mr. Tozer’s conversation with Mr. Pettyfer today, the Chief Establishment & Staff Officer requires a coach partially stripped, at Dover Marine for about 4 – 5 months and arrangements have been made for SO No. 1395 to be sent to Eardley.

Will you kindly arrange for the larger of the Saloon sections to be stripped, there is no necessity to make good, leaving only the smaller saloon on the right hand side of the attached Diagram Page No. 2005, lettering to be “ON LOAN – C.E. AND S.O.” and despatch to Dover Marine, advising me please immediately it goes forward.

M S HATCHELL

7-6-61

Memo to:-

Inspector E Tozer, RS.53/21/3/D

Platform 16,

WATERLOO.

COACHES FOR WORK STUDY TEAMS.

With reference to my representative’s conversation with you at Lancing yesterday, it is noted that SO No. 1395 has been sent to Eardley for partial stripping and I enclose for your record, copies of letters which have today been addressed to Mr. Lang and also Mr. Cartlidge.

M S HATCHELL

7-6-61

Memo to:-

M S Hatchell Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh

Copy to

J S Cartlidge Esq.

Stewarts Lane

For the attention of Mr. Pettyfer.

Work Study – Withdrawn O.S. – Dover.

Referring to Mr. Double’s telephone conversation of the 7^th instant, O.S. 1395 Diag No. 2005 has been withdrawn @ Clapham Jct. and forwarded to Eardley Sidings for the removal of the seats & backs in the large end of the vehicle leaving approx. 8 seats.

The original number 1395 to remain and the St Andrews Cross within a circle to be painted on the right hand panels either end of the coach and worded “ON LOAN TO C.E. & S.O, DOVER”

E Tozer

7-6-61

Memo to:-

M S Hatchell Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh

Copy to

J S Cartlidge Esq.

Stewarts Lane

Battersea

Kent Coast Electrification Scheme, Phase II

Displacement of Steam Stock.

The undermentioned steam stock has been withdrawn and requires marking with the St Andrews Cross.

SK 1178 A Clapham Jct.

BSK 3206 A Clapham Jct. Elgh Ref. RS.51/1/61/D 1-6-61

OS 1395 A Clapham Jct. see letter 67/7-6-61

BSK 3681 A Hassocks (Rest ‘0’).

This vehicle has been laid aside for several months, it is now in very bad condition, would require Main Works attention if required for traffic. Mr Putnam agrees it can be withdrawn from the B list and replacement not required.

E Tozer

12-6-61

Memo to:-

Mech. & Elec. Engineer (Traction), RS.63/2/30/D

LONDON BRIDGE

Copies to:-

Operating Officer, WATERLOO. (Ref S.3)

Asst. O/D C&W Engineer, STEWARTS LANE.

Inspector E Tozer, Platform 16, WATERLOO.

Acceptance Testing of Diesel Electric Locomotives.

With reference to your letter 2^nd June, I have arranged for two Brake compartment vehicles, together with 12 non-Brake vehicles to be set aside for the purpose in question and will advise you their individual numbers when known.

The 12 non-brake vehicles and all but three compartments in each brake vehicle will have the cushions removed to prevent their being taken for traffic purposes, in addition all coaches will be marked “ON LOAN – TEST PURPOSES”.

M.& E.E. (WORKSHOPS)

C.M.& E.E. DEPT.

EASTLEIGH.

12-6-61

Memo to:-

The undermentioned RS.63/2/30/D

Asst. O/D C&W. Engineer, STEWARTS LANE.

Inspector E Tozer, Platform 16, WATERLOO.

ACCEPTANCE TESTING OF DIESEL ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVES.

I enclose copy of letter which has today been addressed to the Mechanical & Electrical Engineer (Traffic) and shall be glad if you will arrange for the vehicles to be marked as indicated on hearing from Mr. Tozer their numbers and locations.

M S HATCHELL

M.& E.E. (WORKSHOPS)

C.M.& E.E. DEPT.

EASTLEIGH.

21-6-61

Memo to:- RS.51/1/61A/BU

M S Hatchell Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh

Copy to

J S Cartlidge Esq.

Stewarts Lane

Battersea

Kent Coast Electrification Scheme, Phase II

Displacement of Steam Stock.

The undermentioned stock has been withdrawn and will require marking with the condemnation symbol or ON TEST where not shown.

2755 cond. Hassocks To Newhaven 22-6-61

2756 cond. Hassocks To Newhaven 22-6-61

5655 cond. Hassocks To Newhaven 22-6-61

(W/drawn @ Lancing 25-5-61)

3665 Gatwick.

802 Gatwick.

793 Gatwick.

816 Gatwick.

5585 Gatwick.

5588 Gatwick.

795 Gatwick.

828 Gatwick.

804 Gatwick.

5155 Gatwick.

5591 Gatwick.

1142 Gatwick.

3554 Gatwick.

2360 Gatwick.

835 Gatwick.

2361 Gatwick.

836 Gatwick.

1092 cond. Gatwick P&P.

1104 Gatwick P&P.

1056 cond. Gatwick P&P, (Bton – Gatwick 19-6-61 en route).

1100 Gatwick.

7224 cond. Eardley.

1388 Eardley.

1387 Eardley.

7390 Eardley.

7391 Eardley )

7418 Eardley )

7403 Eardley ) RS.63/2/30/D Test of Diesel Locos.

7401 Eardley ) 10 of the vehicles (14 required) to be marked

7414 Eardley ) “ON LOAN – TEST PURPOSES”

1153 Eardley ) Cushions to be removed from the non-brake

1159 Eardley ) vehicles & sent to Lancing

834 Eardley )

3750 Eardley )

3751 Eardley )

E Tozer

11-7-61

Memo to:-

Inspector E Tozer. RS.63.2.30.Hi

M.& E.E. (Workshops),

Platform 16,

WATERLOO

Acceptance testing of Diesel Electric Locomotives.

I should be glad if you would please refer to my letter dated 12^th June to the Mechanical & Electrical Engineer (Traction), (copy to you) and let me know how the matter stands.

M S HATCHELL

21-6-61

RS.51/1/61/BU

Kent Coast Electrification, Phase II, Displacement of Steam Stock.

Stock berthed at Gatwick, Hassocks & Eardley awaiting disposal includes some vehicles not due for withdrawal, ie traffic vehicles as @ 20-6-61.

GATWICK.

Down Side (Stops end) 2 Rd. Down Side (Stops end) 1 Rd.

3554 A 804 A

1142 A 828 A

1225 Traffic vehicle 795 A

5591 A 5588 A

5155 A 5585 A

1825 Traffic vehicle 816 A

1826 Traffic vehicle 793 A

5685 A 802 A

1162 A 3665 A

1161 A 6650 Traffic vehicle

1163 A 2360 A

1137 A 835 A

5643 A 7397 Traffic vehicle

797 A 7392 Traffic vehicle

4097 A 2361 A

1100 P&P 836 A

1104 P&P E62633E (BSK)

1092 P&P

GATWICK. EARDLEY.

Up Side (Country End) 7391 A *

826 A 7418 A *

1872 Traffic vehicle 7403 A *

1247 Traffic vehicle 7401 A *

4048 A 7414 A *

2771 A 1388 A

816 A 1387 A

1181 Traffic vehicle 1153 A *

3502 Traffic vehicle 1159 A *

1180 A 834 A *

7390 A Broken glass

7944 (Rest. Car)

3550 A

* = 10 of the 14 required 769 A allocated S.V. Conv.

for Diesel Electric Test 786 A

Running 3750 A *

RS.63/2/30/D 12-6-61 3751 A *

To be marked 1377 A

“ON LOAN – TEST PURPOSES” 1390 A

1376 A To Elgh 22-6-61

1178 A

HASSOCKS. EARDLEY (Contd.)

1334 A 1372 A

4089 A ** 7224 A

5655 A **

2353 A **

4092 A **

1185 A **

3681 A **

1335 A

657 A **

1801 A

1154 A

2362 A **

2363 A **

2755 A **

2756 A **

** = 11 to Newhaven 11.42am Thurs 22-6-61.

Mr W Baker

E Tozer

22-6-61

Memo to:- RS.51/1/61/BU

M S Hatchell Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh

Copy to

J S Cartlidge Esq.

Stewarts Lane

Battersea

Kent Coast Electrification Scheme, Phase II

Displacement of Steam Stock.

O.S. 1376 on loan to Eastleigh.

Request from Mr. Double, Eastleigh for the loan of O.S. No. 1376 to the Motive Power Officer Eastleigh. This vehicle on hand @ Eardley has been ordered forward as requested 22-6. The withdrawn symbol to be painted on before disposal.

E Tozer

26-6-61

Memo to:- RS.51/1/61/BU

M S Hatchell Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh

Copy to

J S Cartlidge Esq.

Stewarts Lane

Battersea

The undermentioned stock has been withdrawn.

CK 5665 A Rotherhithe Road. To Hassocks – marked cond.

SK 784 A Lancing. To Hassocks – marked cond.

FK 7415 A Lancing To Hassocks – marked cond.

OS 1376 A Eardley, on loan to Eastleigh marked cond.

SK 826 A Gatwick Not marked.

SK 812 A Gatwick Not marked.

SK 1180 A Gatwick Not marked.

OS 1377 A Gatwick Not marked.

OS 1390 A Gatwick Not marked.

BSK 4048 A Gatwick Not marked.

BSK 3550 A Eardley marked cond.

E Tozer

5-7-61

Memo to:- RS.51/1/61/BU

M S Hatchell Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh

Copy to

J S Cartlidge Esq.

Stewarts Lane

Battersea

Kent Coast Electrification Scheme, Phase II

Displacement of Steam Stock.

2771 BSK A Withdrawn – Gatwick, to be marked

Ref RS.63.2.30.D Testing of Diesel Electric Locomotives.

The operating have agreed without replacement to withdraw two vehicles on the B list and they have been allocated to the above train and marked “ON LOAN – TEST PURPOSES”.

No. 7392

No. 7397

E Tozer

6-7-61

Memo to:- RS.51/1/61/BU

M S Hatchell Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh

Copy to

J S Cartlidge Esq.

Stewarts Lane

Battersea

Kent Coast Electrification Scheme, Phase II

Displacement of Steam Stock.

FK 7402 A Withdrawn – Marked cond.

SK 2355 A Withdrawn – Marked cond.

E Tozer.

30-6-61

Memo to:- RS.53.7.Hi

Inspector E Tozer,

Platform 16,

WATERLOO.

Copy to:-

Asst. O/D C&W Engineer,

STEWARTS LANE. (Ref. CLS/6984)

SERVICE VEHICLES FOR DEPARTMENTAL USE.

CHIEF CIVIL ENGINEER.

Further to my letter of the 24^th May, will you please let me know the numbers of the five vehicles to Diagram No. 2005 which have been selected for the replacement of Chief Civil Engineer’s Vans Nos. DS.14, DS.16, DS.111, DS.112 and DS.1846 in order that a statement may be prepared for submission to the General Manager.

M S HATCHELL

M.& E.E. (WORKSHOPS)

C.M.& E.E. DEPT.

EASTLEIGH.

7-7-61

Memo to:- RS.51/1/61/BU

M S Hatchell Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh

Copy to

J S Cartlidge Esq.

Stewarts Lane

Battersea

Service vehicles for Departmental Use.

Chief Civil Engineer.

The undermentioned vehicles to Diag No. 2005 are allocated to replace Van Nos. DS14, DS16, DS111, DS1846, DS112.

O.S. No 1369 on hand @ Stewarts Lane.

O.S. No 1377 on hand @ Gatwick.

O.S. No. 1390 on hand @ Gatwick.

O.S. No. 1372 on hand @ Gatwick.

O.S. No. 1388 on hand @ Horsted Keynes.

E Tozer

7-7-61 Ref: 19/16/20

Memo. For Mr. A. Knight

COACHING STOCK WITHDRAWN

Will you please arrange for the undermentioned coach to be labelled and despatched to HASSOCKS for breaking up, on the 3.35 p.m. FREIGHT, on Monday, 10^th July, 1961. This vehicle must be marked each side in white with a St. Andrew’s cross within a circle.

B 5663 Compo of 242 Set

Copy – Messrs. L. Cheesman

H. Elgar

A. Meads

H. Goldsmith

E. Roach, P.Car Shop

A. Burrell

R.S.O. Lancing

Papers – 19/16/20

RSO., CM & EE’s Dept., Eastleigh Carr. Wks

Insp. Tozer Platform 16, Waterloo

C. Burchett (Fire extr. To be replaced)

E. Wood

(pencil annotation to memo, A 5639 will replace 5663.)

8-7-61

Memo to:- M S Hatchell Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh

Displaced Steam Stock for Overseas.

As at W/Ending 8-7-61.

I submit for your guidance the undamaged ex – traffic vehicles berthed @ outstations awaiting disposal. Having submitted these vehicles, shall I be in order in retaining them, awaiting your final instructions, as it will mean unlimited shunting,

SK 810 – Diag 2001 Micheldever

SK 827 – Diag 2001 Micheldever

SK 786 – Diag 2001 Eardley

SK 793 – Diag 2001 Gatwick

SK 816 – Diag 2001 Gatwick

SK 795 – Diag 2001 Gatwick

SK 828 – Diag 2001 Gatwick

SK 804 – Diag 2001 Gatwick

SK 1142 – Diag 2001 Gatwick

SK 1162 – Diag 2001 Gatwick

SK 1161 – Diag 2001 Gatwick

SK 1163 – Diag 2001 Gatwick

SK 1137 – Diag 2001 Gatwick

SK 1154 – Diag 2001 Hassocks

SK 826 – Diag 2001 Eardley

SK 1180 – Diag 2001 Eardley

SK 812 – Diag 2001 Gatwick

BSK 2771 – Diag 2102 Gatwick (48 seats)

BSK 4048 – Diag 2102 Eardley

CK 5643 – Diag 2301 Gatwick

CK 5685 – Diag 2301 Gatwick

CK 5665 – Diag 2301 Horsted Keynes

E Tozer

13-7-61

Memo to:- M S Hatchell Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh

Displaced Steam Stock for Overseas.

Photographs were taken @ Gatwick as follows:-

CK 5685 Diag 2301

Interior of first class compartment from corridor.

Interior of corridor from second class end.

Exterior of vehicle from corridor side.

SK 1162 Diag 2001

Interior of ‘H’ compartment, from corridor side.

SK 804 Diag 2001

Exterior of vehicle – non corridor side.

Due to movement of stock, BSK to Diag 2102 the only vehicle that was available @ Gatwick had been taken to Eardley. I shall endeavour to take the Interior of the Brake compartment of vehicle of vehicle to Diag 2102 on the 14^th inst.

I hope to produce the prints on Monday 17^th instant.

(pencil annotations on memo: Photos sent to Elgh 20-7-61,

NXG – 2798 – 2102 803 Set, interior of Van, Exterior of coach 20-7-61).

E Tozer

23-8-61

Memo to:-

Inspector E Tozer, RS.63/1/81/D

Platform 16,

WATERLOO.

SALE OF SURPLUS ROLLING STOCK.

With reference to my representative’s conversation with Mr. Griffiths yesterday, will you please arrange for similar photographs to be taken of a Second to Diagram No. 2005 and hand them direct to Mr. Ralph of the Supplies & Contracts Department, advising me when in order.

M S HATCHELL

(pencil annotations on memo: O.S. 1380 interior & exterior photo’s taken @ Clapham Jct 23-8-61.

? how many photos to Ralph, & do you require some @ Elgh).

19-7-61

Memo to:-

M S Hatchell Esq. RS.63/2/30/Hi

RSO

Eastleigh

Acceptance testing of Diesel Electric Locomotives.

Referring to your letter 11-7-61, the matter now stands as follows:-

7391 SL

7418 SL 2503 Diag )

7403 SL 2503 Diag )

7401 SL 2503 Diag ) Rest 0

7402 SL 2503 Diag )

7414 B/H 2503 Diag ) 12 for the train

1153 B/H plus 2 spare

1159 B/H all marked ON LOAN – TEST PURPOSES

834 B/H

3750 B/H

3751 SL in March not in train

841 SL

7392 B/H

7397 B/H

389 Van B, 391 Van B, one van either end of train @ Stewarts Lane (6 + 1)

355 Van B one end of train @ Blackheath (7)

SL = Stewarts Lane

B/H = Blackheath.

E Tozer

21-7-61

Memo to:- RS.51/1/62/BU

M S Hatchell Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh

Copy to

J S Cartlidge Esq.

Stewarts Lane

Battersea

Kent Coast Electrification Scheme – Phase II.

Displacement of Steam Stock.

FK 7400 Withdrawn @ Rotherhithe Road, marked cond.

SK 1136 Withdrawn @ Rotherhithe Road, marked cond.

SK 765 Withdrawn @ Rotherhithe Road, marked cond.

BCK 6674 Extensive Body damage 17-7-61 Tavistock.

Withdrawn – Carded to Micheldever, to be marked condemned.

O.S. 1374 Withdrawn @ Eardley, marked cond.

O.S. 1397 Withdrawn @ Eardley, marked cond.

E Tozer

21-7-61

Memo to:- RS.51/1/62/BU

M S Hatchell Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh

Kent Coast Displaced Steam Stock.

Request from Mr. Double 19-7-61

O.S. 1374 Diag 2005. Eardley to Eastleigh for temporary office.

SK 1114 Diag 2001 ) Micheldever to Eastleigh

SK 810 Diag 2001 )

Note O.S. 1376 ordered forward Micheldever to Eastleigh 22-6-61 is on hand at Micheldever, I have again urged Operating to move.

E Tozer

26-7-61

Memo to:- RS.51/1/62/BU

M S Hatchell Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh

Copy to

J S Cartlidge Esq.

Stewarts Lane

Battersea

Kent Coast Electrification Scheme – Phase II.

Displacement of Steam Stock.

SK 818 Withdrawn Eardley, marked cond.

SK 806 Withdrawn Eardley, marked cond.

FK 7211 Withdrawn Eardley, marked cond.

BSK 4066 Withdrawn Eardley, marked cond.

E Tozer

2-8-61

Memo to:- RS.51/1/62/BU

M S Hatchell Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh

Copy to

J S Cartlidge Esq.

Stewarts Lane

Battersea

Kent Coast Electrification Scheme – Phase II.

Displacement of Steam Stock.

My letter of the 26-7-61 (Page No 88)

BSK 4066 to be deleted. Returned to traffic.

Withdrawn:-

SK 759 A Clapham Jct. Marked cond.

S 1077 ) P&P Merton Abbey Marked cond.

BC 6407 ) 657 To Newhaven direct.

BSK 2793 B Eardley Marked cond.

BSK 3664 A Brookwood not marked

To Eardley for marking

(since marked cond. @ Brookwood 29-7-61)

BSK 4096 A Micheldever to be marked.

E Tozer

4-8-61

Memo to:- RS.51/1/62/BU

M S Hatchell Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh

Copy to

J S Cartlidge Esq.

Stewarts Lane

Battersea

Kent Coast Electrification Scheme – Phase II.

Displacement of Steam Stock.

TX 1064 A Withdrawn, not marked cond.

TX 1097 A Withdrawn, not marked cond.

E Tozer

10-8-61

Memo to:- RS.51/1/62/BU

M S Hatchell Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh

Copy to

J S Cartlidge Esq.

Stewarts Lane

Battersea

Kent Coast Electrification Scheme – Phase II.

Displacement of Steam Stock.

BSK 3736 B Body end and roof damaged by fire @ Crediton 31-7-61 now @ Clapham Jct.

Withdrawn and marked cond.

SK 814 A Withdrawn and marked cond. Clapham Jct.

O.S. 1373 A Withdrawn and marked cond. Clapham Jct.

Carded to Stewarts Lane for conversion Ref:- RS.53.7.Hi, will replace one of the 5

Vehicles previously nominated (see my letter dated (27) 7-7-61.

E Tozer

14-8-61

Memo to:- RS.51/1/62/BU

M S Hatchell Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh

Copy to

J S Cartlidge Esq.

Stewarts Lane

Battersea

Kent Coast Electrification Scheme – Phase II.

Displacement of Steam Stock.

SK 813 A Withdrawn Clapham Jct. Marked cond.

CK 5678 B of 760 Set Withdrawn Eardley Marked cond.

BCK 3752 B of 222 Set Withdrawn Eardley Marked cond.

BCK 3753 B of 222 Set Withdrawn Eardley Marked cond.

SK 969 B Withdrawn Eardley Marked cond.

SK 1061 B Withdrawn Eardley Marked cond.

SK 1173 A Withdrawn Rotherhithe Road Marked cond.

SK 1144 A Withdrawn Rotherhithe Road Marked cond.

TX 1057 C P&P Withdrawn Rotherhithe Road Marked cond.

E Tozer

18-8-61

Memo to:- RS.51/1/62/BU

Mr I Read,

C&W,

Basingstoke.

Copy to

S.M.

Micheldever.

Kent Coast Electrification Scheme – Phase II.

Displacement of Steam Stock.

The undermentioned stock will be required to be moved as follows:- please arrange so far as you are concerned.

9 old underframes and BSK 3206, Micheldever to Newhaven via Gatwick 28-8-61.

7 old underframes and 3 Set 962 Micheldever to Newhaven via Gatwick 4-9-61.

15 old underframes stand in No. 3 Road bottom yard.

1 old underframe No. 7668 is buried on No. 1 Road bottom yard.

An engine and 2 hours shunting can be arranged to suit S.M. I suggest Wed 23-8-61 ?

(agreed 11-0 am to 1-0pm.

E Tozer

23-8-61

Memo to:- RS.51/1/62/BU

M S Hatchell Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh

Copy to

J S Cartlidge Esq.

Stewarts Lane

Battersea

Kent Coast Displacement – Phase II.

BSK 3686 B Withdrawn Eardley Marked cond.

SK 815 A Withdrawn Clapham Jct. Marked cond.

O.S. 1385 A Withdrawn Clapham Jct. Marked cond.

O.S. 1380 A Withdrawn Clapham Jct. Marked cond.

BSK 3671 B Withdrawn Eastleigh To be marked and

Carded to Micheldever.

SK 1156 A Withdrawn Eardley Marked cond.

BSK 3742 A )

CK 5644* A ) 195 Set Withdrawn Eardley Marked cond.

BSK 3743 A )

SK 777 A Withdrawn Eardley Marked cond.

E Tozer

Blood and Custard note: 5644* later bought by Bluebell Railway

24-8-61

Memo to:- RS.53/7/Hi

M S Hatchell Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh

Copy to

J S Cartlidge Esq.

Stewarts Lane

Battersea

Service Vehicles for Departmental Use.

Chief Civil Engineer.

The vehicle numbers submitted for conversion on the 7^th July have not come to hand due to shunting difficulties @ Gatwick & Horsted Keynes, but to enable the work to continue I have selected other vehicles and sent them to Stewarts Lane and Eardley, the numbers to be selected from are as follows:-

O.S. 1369: Original number, on hand @ Stewarts Lane.

O.S. 1385: New number, on hand at Stewarts Lane.

O.S. 1373: New number, on hand at Stewarts Lane.

O.S. 1380: New number, Clapham Jct. to Stewarts Lane.

O.S. 1387: New number, )

O.S. 1388: New number, ) Horsted Keynes to Eardley.

O.S. 1397: New number, )

All to Diag No. 2005

E Tozer

24-8-61

Memo to:- RS.63/1/81/D

M S Hatchell Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh

Sale of Surplus Rolling Stock.

Referring to your letter of the 23^rd instant and previous conversations. I have had O.S. No. 1380 to Diag No. 2005 photographed, i.e. Interior & Exterior @ Clapham jct.

I will have the prints on Monday the 28^th inst, I shall hand one of each to Mr. Ralph and forward to you one of each in due course.

The stock is not being held.

E Tozer

28-8-61

Memo to:- RS.63/1/81/D

M S Hatchell Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh

Sale of Surplus Rolling Stock.

Referring to my letter of 24^th ins. 1380 SO. Diag 2005.

I have this day handed to Mr. Ralph 1 copy of photograph E. 295, exterior, and 1 copy of E. 296 which is the interior.

Please find enclosed herewith one copy of each for your reference.

R H Griffiths.

28-8-61

Memo to:- RS.63/1/81/D

Mr. Ralph

Supplies & Contract Dept.

Sale of Surplus Rolling Stock.

Please find enclosed herewith two copies of photographs taken of 1380 S.O. Diag 2005.

E. 295 is the exterior and E. 296 the interior.

I trust these will meet your requirements.

R H Griffiths.

2-9-61

Memo to:- RS.51/1/62/BU

M S Hatchell Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh

Copy to

J S Cartlidge Esq.

Stewarts Lane

Battersea

Kent Coast Displacement – Phase II.

SO 1394 A Withdrawn Clapham Jct. Marked cond.

SO 1398 A Withdrawn Clapham Jct. Marked cond.

BSK 3670 B Withdrawn Clapham Jct. Marked cond.

FK 7213 A Withdrawn Clapham Jct. Marked cond.

All carded to Eardley for stabling.

E Tozer

9-9-61

Memo to:- RS.51/1/62/BU

M S Hatchell Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh

Copy to

J S Cartlidge Esq.

Stewarts Lane

Battersea

Kent Coast Displacement – Phase II.

BSK 2796 B Withdrawn at Horsted Keynes. Marked cond.

BSK 2797 B Withdrawn at Horsted Keynes. Marked cond.

SK 794 A Withdrawn at Horsted Keynes. Marked cond.

SK 1170 A Withdrawn at Horsted Keynes. Marked cond.

SK 1171 A Withdrawn at Horsted Keynes. Marked cond.

SK 1172 A Withdrawn at Horsted Keynes. Marked cond.

CK 5682 A Withdrawn at Horsted Keynes. Marked cond.

CK 5683 A Withdrawn at Horsted Keynes. Marked cond.

TX 1070 B Withdrawn at New Cross Gate. Marked cond.

TX 971 P&P Withdrawn at New Cross Gate. Marked cond.

SK 1168 A Withdrawn at Clapham Jct. Marked cond.

SO 1400 A Withdrawn at Clapham Jct. Marked cond.

BSK 2766 B Withdrawn at Clapham Jct. Marked cond.

SK 817 B Withdrawn at Clapham Jct. Marked cond.

SK 809 A Withdrawn at Clapham Jct. Marked cond.

SK 785 A Withdrawn at Micheldever to be marked.

SK 783 A Withdrawn at Clapham Jct. Marked cond.

BSK 4050 B Withdrawn at Eardley. Marked cond.

BSK 2759 B Withdrawn at Eardley. Marked cond.

CK 5671 B Withdrawn at Eardley. Marked cond.

BSK 2760 B Withdrawn at Eardley. Marked cond.

R H Griffiths

BloodandCustard note: 971 later bought by Bluebell Railway

24-4-62

Ref:- RS.63/1/99/D

Condemned Coach BSK No. 3554 at Ardingly.

With reference your letter 18^th April, I have no objection to BSK No. 3554 being purchased by Mr. Edwards, but shall be glad to know whether he wishes to acquire it complete or only the body, as if the former, I must ask the Chief Accountant to quote a price, while if he has in mind the body only, this of course, can be dealt with by you in the normal way. The length of the body of the vehicle is 62ft.

24-4-62

Ref:- RS.63/1/99/D

Condemned Coach BSK No. 3554 at Ardingly.

I enclose copy of letter today addressed to the Acting Supplies & Contracts Manager and shall be glad if you will hold BSK No. 3554 until I write you further.

12-7-62

Ref:- RS.63/1/99/D

Condemned Coach BSK No. 3554 at Ardingly.

Further to my letter of 24^th April, the prospective purchaser has now decided to buy Second Brake No. 3554 and has asked that no further materials be stripped.

Will you please therefore hold this coach until I write you further and on no account must it be sent to Newhaven.

30-7-62

Ref:- RS.63/1/99/D

Condemned Coach BSK No. 3554 at Ardingly.

Further to my letter of 12^th July, please let me know early whether any stripping out has been done to the above coach.

(Pencil note on memo, coach inspected 9-8-62)

22-10-62

Ref:- RS.63/1/99/D

Condemned Coach BSK No. 3554 at Ardingly.

Further to my letter of 12^th July, kindly note Second Brake No. 3554 has now been definitely sold to the Westerham Society and I shall be pleased, therefore, if you will hold same pending further instructions.

4-7-62

Bogie Luggage Vans, Worthy Down 3^rd July 1962

Van No. 2464, 26tons, Restriction ‘0’ 53’ body

The 24 vans berthed on the single line at Worthy Down, I have selected Van No. 2464 as the best of a poor lot and giving the least amount of repair to make it fit for traffic. The canvas covered roof is in reasonably good condition, the body panels are reasonably good and the decolite flor in good order. The underframe headstocks are thin and bent behind the buffers and the bogies are fairly good. It will, or course require lifting and painting inside and out. The gangway diaphragms are perished but the frames and scissors are fairly sound. All the cells and dynamo are intact and appear in good condition. The main steam and vacuum pipes require testing, the lagging from the former is adrift in places.

Last Paint date: 9-56, Crimson Lake Livery

Body:- Panels reasonably sound

Exterior paint bad (peeling off)

Interior paint bad (peeling off)

Floor:- Decolite – good condition

Gangways:- BS(A) Diaphragm perished.

Scissors and faceplate sound.

Metal extension frame, slight buckle at bottom corners.

Underframe:- Steel headstocks bent behind the four side buffers.

Solebar flanges are thin.

Wood members, sound and dry.

Bogies:- Steel reasonably good.

9” x 4” steel disc, tyres 2 ¾” profile good.

Mountings:- Either side screw brake operative.

Vacuum cylinders, main pipe and steam pipes require testing.

Oval face buffers, Gidge drawgear.

Since berthing 11 of the 16 drop and fixed lights have been broken, electric light bulbs and globes broken and wiring exposed.

Berthing position at Worthy Down

Winchester Junction end – line broken – no entry or exit

6586 BCK 1123 SK 2349 Van 3732 BSK

1254 SK 3230* BSK 2347 Van 1248 SK

1204 SK 5144* CK 2358 Van 5691 CK

1921 SK 3227* BSK 2356 Van 1806 SK

1247 SK 2370 Van 4066 BSK 1228 SK

1840 SK 2312 Van 2487 Van 1269 SK

1240 SK 2329 Van 2333 Van 7231 FK

1250 SK 2350 Van 2476 Van 1399 SO

7842 DC 2472 Van 2488 Van 1128 SK

3730 BSK 2354 Van 2331 Van 3725 BSK

6569 BCK 2382 Van 2344 Van

1315 SO 2482 Van 2290 Van

5637 CK 2308 Van 2464 Van

5646 CK 2465 Van followed by

1226 SK 2315 Van 12 electrics

830 SK 2337 Van and 10 steam

* = 398 set, no intermediate buffers.

12-7-62

Memo to C&W Foreman, Basingstoke.

Copy to SM Micheldever.

Steam stock berthed at Micheldever

The undermentioned stock will be required to run from Micheldever to Hassocks & Eastleigh, please arrange as far as you are concerned.

BSK 3192 ) by ordinary means, freight haul

BSK 3193 ) to Hassocks, one at a time in any

SK 750 ) order, Line manager’s Office

SK 761 ) advised to run any time commencing

SK 726 ) week-ending 21-7-62.

SK 726 )

SK 1023 )

SK 5779 )

FO 3502 ) Required at Eastleigh during

FO 3512 ) week-ending 21-7-62, to run

FO 3510 ) as fitted train

FO 3501 )

FO 3509 )

8-8-62

Steam stock maintenance

3 Set No. 809, built 1948, 9-11-60

Very bad leaky roofs, requires recovering. Side lights also leaking, set due for 1^st varnish 11‑62, it is on hand at Clapham Junction carded to Lancing.

3 Set No. 810, due V 11-62

On hand at Bournemouth West, damaged door and standing pillar on BSK 4260, as set is due for maintenance will go to Lancing in normal way.

8-8-62

Memo to Works Manager, Ashford

Details required to repair luggage/utility vans

Following my visit to Lancing in quest of materials required by you for the repair of the above mentioned vans. I have obtained Catalogue number of some of the parts which I have noted on the enclosed list. You are to place M.5 orders on Lancing for all you require, where no catalogue number quote drawing number quote drawing & catalogue number where both are given. On receipt of your M.5s the materials will be placed in a van requiring repair and sent to you immediately.

25-9-62

Ref:- RS 60/2/56/Hi

PORTSMOUTH (FRATTON) CONCENTRATION POINT

The line Manager, South Western Division, requires a bogie coach for internal user purposes at the above point. Please get in touch with his representative at Waterloo (Telephone Extension 2130), and ascertain his requirements and let me know the coast of any work which may be necessary to make the vehicle suitable. When these alterations are known please get in touch with Inspector Tozer and arrange for a suitable vehicle to be laid aside and advise me the cost of the necessary work. The Line Manager’s Ref: is :- SW/T/S3/8968.

5-12-62

Ref:- RS 60/2/56/Hi

Portsmouth (Fratton) Concentration Point

Referring to your letter of the 12^th November, (not present in these notes) the Line Manager, South Western Division, considers the cost of repairs to P.M.V. 2308 (Bogie Van) to be too high and instead would like to be supplied with two 4-wheeled Utility Vans with the end doors screwed up. Please arrange for two suitable vehicles to be selected and let me have an estimate of the cost of putting them into good order for internal use.

(Pencil annotation to memo dated 19-12-62, 2 CCT 2257 & 2262 at Micheldever to be sent to Newhaven for conversion not BREAK UP).

18-12-62

Ref:- RS 60/2/56/Hi

Portsmouth (Fratton) Concentration Point

Yours of 5^th instant.

C.C.T. 2257

C.C.T. 2262

Both ordered forward Newhaven for attention to doors 19-12-62.

5-2-63

Ref:- RS 60/2/56/Hi

PORTSMOUTH (FRATTON) CONCENTRATION POINT

Referring to your memorandum of the 28^th December last, I am advised that CCT’s numbers 2257 and 2262 which you ordered from Micheldever to Newhaven on 19^th December last, have not yet been received at the latter station.

Please arrange for these or similar vehicles to be sent forward to Newhaven as early as possible, advising me the numbers of the vehicles selected.

19-2-63

Ref:- RS 60/2/56/Hi

Portsmouth (Fratton) Concentration Point

Referring to my letter of the 5^th February, I should be glad if you would let me know the numbers of the vehicles which have been ordered forward to Newhaven, in connection with the above.

6-3-63

Ref:- RS 60/2/56/Hi

Portsmouth (Fratton) Concentration Point

Referring to my letters of 5^th and 19^th February; can you now please let me have the numbers of the vehicles which were ordered forward to Newhaven to replace C.C.T. Nos. 2257 and 2262, ordered forward on 19^th December last, but which are now stabled out.

7-3-63

Ref:- RS 60/2/56/Hi

Portsmouth (Fratton) Concentration Point

Yours of the 6-3-63

The two CCTs Nos. 2257 & 2262 were sent to Newhaven for the above, have received the necessary attention and forwarded to Fratton 1‑3‑63.

24-10-62

Memo to M&E Elect. Engr. Lancing works

Pullman Car ‘Minerva’

Referring to correspondence in your office on 19^th inst.

I have arranged for ‘Minerva’ to have the changeover switchgear fitted at Stewarts Lane. Please send all materials for the work addressed to W Clark. Shop Foreman, C&W Engrs. Stewarts Lane advising me when dispatched and oblige.

29-10-62

Suburban Electric Stock, commode handles robbed at Shepperton.

Weekend 22/23-9-62 arrived Wimbledon 24-9-62

Unit 4354 ) 108 compt. commodes, 13½” hole centres

Unit 4651 ) 5 guard’s commodes, 11” hole centres

Unit 4700 ) Total 113 missing

Weekend 29/30-9-62

Unit 4714 ) 142 compt. commodes, 13½” hole centres

Unit 4640 ) 5 guard’s commodes, 11” hole centres

Unit 4284 ) Total 147 missing

Weekend 27/28/10-62

Unit 4695* ) 142 compt. commodes, 13½” hole centres

Unit 4281* ) 7 guard’s commodes, 11” hole centres

Unit 4299 ) Total 149 missing

Unit 4743 )

Police advised through Stewarts Lane in each case. Handles are unbolted, some broken off at bottom nut, all are taken from one side, units go into service and are taken out at Waterloo and empty to Wimbledon.

* = diverted to Selhurst.

Vehicles at Micheldever stripped to maintain above for service.

Wimbledon will rob units 4129 and 4116 under ‘red card’ for M&EE traction.

29-10-62

Withdrawn stock to Newhaven.

The following will form the next train of withdrawn coaches from Micheldever to Newhaven, after the one of the 30^th inst.

BSK 3213 ) 385 Pull-Push set

BCK 6564 )

BSK 3779 *

SO 1339

FK 7406

SO 7796

SK 1856

FK 7230 *

SK 1201

SK 1188

SK 1196

BCK 6666 *

Please note the following coaches have still not been marked with the withdrawn symbol: -

7230, 6666, 3778, 3779, 3790. Your immediate attention would oblige.

Notes added to the memo:-

6-11-62 all marked.

12 x to Newhaven 11-11-62

Note to hold 385 P&P and send BCK 6600 and BSK 3790 instead.

1-11-62

Ref:- D15/3/1

Work Study Accommodation.

The work study group at Hither Green have taken over the withdrawn Ramsgate Motive Power Van No. DS.1595 at Hither Green and using it as an office, having fitted it with electric lighting from the power supply. This vehicle is not required and was due for breaking-up.

I let these people know that they had no authority to take the vehicle, no doubt they could obtain one through the proper channels.

Under the circumstances, as they are now established will you agree to this vehicle being transferred to Work Study at Hither Green and allocate it and advise them accordingly.

The “Motive Power” markings to be obliterated and “Work Study” painted on.

2-11-62

Ref:- RS.51/1/61.D

Steam stock withdrawn W/E 3-11-62

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn. Please arrange to have them marked with the usual symbol.

Micheldever

BSK 3790

Eardley

SK 1869

XXX

7-11-62

Stock withdrawn and berthed as at 6-11-62.

Read columns downwards for coaches in standing order.

HORSTED KEYNES

HORSTED KEYNES

S 1057 BSK 3752 SO 4394 SK 820

S 1061 BSK 3753 SO 7789 CK 5639

SK 1156 SK 1168 SK 798 SK 1122

SK 813 BSK 3670 SK 1135 BSK 3717

CK 5610 BSK 2759 SK 1130 BSK 3664

SK 759 CK 5671 SK 783 SK 803

BSK 3736 BSK 2760 BSK 3573 BSK 4051

BSK 2796 FK 7213 BSK 2766 CK 5592

CK 5683 S 1070 SK 809 SK 1139

CK 5682 S 971 FK 7409 SK 1167

SK 1170 BSK 4050 SK 840 BSK 3747

SK 1172 BSK 3686 S 1069 SK 747

SK 794 BSK 3722 SK 1121 SO 7962

SK 1171 SK 1140 BSK 2769 FK 7209

BSK 2797 SK 837 SK 1157 BSK 3746

BSK 3742 SK 1127 SK 1155 BSK 3666

CK 5644 BSK 3723 SK 1158 CK 5589

BSK 3743 RS 7841 SK 1150 CK 5587

SK 769 BSK 2758 BSK 2770 BSK 3667

SK 2359 CK 5670 BSK 3716 CK 5590

SK 777 BSK 2757 CK 5635 SK 1114

S 969 SK 817 SK 1134 SK 810

SK 814 SK 1147 CK 5656 BSK 3206

BSK 3671 SK 785 CK 5645 BSK 3735

CK 5640 SK 833 SK 658 SK 1175

CK 5659 BSK 2798 BSK 2799 SK 2354

BSK 3740

105 vehicles

HOOK

WORTHY DOWN

WORTHY DOWN

EARDLEY

HOOK WORTHY DOWN EARDLEY

SO 1325 BCK 6586 SO 1386 SK 1839

SK 1227 SK 1254 SO 1383 BSK 3789

SK 1233 SK 1204 SO 1371 BSK 3785

SK 1850 SK 1921 SO 1397 BCK 6651

SK 1809 SK 1247 SO 1398 SK 1220

5 vehicles SK 1840 Res 7843 SK 1869

SK 1250 Buf 7931 Buf 7958

Res 7842 Buf 7950 Buf 7863

SK 842 Buf 7946 Buf 7871

BSK 3730 SK 811 Buf 7859

BCK 6569 BSK 2802 Buf 7862

SO 1315 SK 1214 Buf 7866

CK 5637 SO 1350 Buf 7870

CK 5646 SO 1346 Caf 9213E

SK 1226 SO 1336

SK 830 SO 1319

Continued

WORTHY DOWN (Contd.) EARDLEY (Contd.) WINCHFIELD

SK 830 SO 1358 Buf 8000

SK 1123 SO 1312

BSK 3230 SO 1333 CLAPHAM JCT.

CK 5144 SO 1329 Caf 9211E

BSK 3227 FK 7412

B.LV 2370 BSK 3782 WIMBLEDON

B.LV 2312 SK 1193 3car G&D 4308

B.LV 2329 SK 1877 MBS 8143

B.LV 2350 38 vehicles TS 9603

24 vehicles MBS 8144

MICHELDEVER	FULLERTON	STRAWBERRY HILL
		HASSOCKS

MICHELDEVER FULLERTON STRAWBERRY HILL

BSK 3213 MBS 8462 90 set De-icing

BCK 6564 MBS 8461 DS 347

BSK 3779 MBS 8428 DS 348

SO 1339 MBS 8424

FK 7406 MBS 8469 HASSOCKS

SO 7796 MBS 8470 213 set ‘Res 0’

SK 1856 6 vehicles BSK 3684

FK 7230 CK 5598

SK 1201 BSK 3685

SK 1188 181 set ‘Res 1’

SK 1196 BSK 4087

BCK 6666 CK 5173

SK 1882 CK 5174

BSK 3778 BSK 4088

BSK 3790 pt 437 set ‘Res 4’

BCK 6577 BSK 3193

CK 5578 BSK 3194

BSK 3729 SK 726

Res 7933 SK 761

Res 7998 SK 750

R/Buf 7867 BSK 3554

Res 7880 FK 7400

BCK 6588

BCK 6600

MBS 8442

MBS 8441

MBS 8432

MBS 8460

MBS 8436

MBS 8435

MBS 8425

MBS 8426

32 vehicles

3-11-62

Memo to SM Micheldever

Withdrawn stock at Micheldever

Thanks for your list of vehicles received this morning. With reference to move of 2^nd inst. re next train to Newhaven.

I have been requested not to break-up Set 385 Push & Pull as the Bluebell Railway are interested in purchasing it. Will you please therefore substitute BCK 6600 and BSK 3790 on the train to Newhaven for the 13^th inst. Both these are in order as far as the C&W side goes.

I very much regret any inconvenience this may cause you but trust you will be able to overcome the same.

7-11-62

Ref:- RS.51/1/61.D

Steam stock withdrawn W/E 10-11-62

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn. Please arrange to have them marked with the usual symbol

Eardley

RB 7859 RB 7862 RB 7863 RB 7866 RB 7870

RB 7871 Caf 9213E *

Clapham Junction

Caf 9211E *

Hook

SK 1809

Winchfield

RB 8000

Micheldever

RB 7867 RB 7880 RB 7933 RB 7998

* = No stripping whatsoever to be carried out on these two vehicles.

15-11-62

Condemned steam stock – Ardingly to Newhaven

CK 5644 is required by Chipmans of Horsham at Lancing for conversion, it stands 17^th in the raft from Ardingly end, to be in next train required at Newhaven for disposal on the 29^th instant. I beg to suggest the top 10 be pulled out and berthed at Haywards Heath until the 6^th December when they can go to Newhaven, the second 10 vehicles which include 5644 to Newhaven on 29^th instant direct from Ardingly, CK 5644 can be forwarded to Lancing from Newhaven.

Position at 14-11-62 Ardingly end

S 1057 ) SK 1170 )

S 1061 ) SK 1172 )

SK 1156 ) SK 794 )

SK 813 ) SK 1171 )

CK 5678 ) First 10 BSK 2797 ) Second 10

SK 759 ) To Haywards Heath BSK 3742 ) To Newhaven

BSK 3736 ) CK 5644 * )

BSK 2796 ) BSK 3743 )

CK 5683 ) SK 769 )

CK 5682 ) BSK 2359 )

16-11-62

Ref:- RS.51/1/61.D

Steam stock withdrawn W/E 17-11-62

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn. Please arrange to have them marked with the usual symbol

Brockenhurst

BSK 3212 ex ‘Set 384’ P&P

Exeter

BCK 6590 ex ‘Set 108’

Winchfield

RF 7997

9-11-62

Memo to Inspector Tozer

Ref: - RS.53/1/7/D

WORK STUDY ACCOMMODATION

With reference to your letter of 1^st November, I note that M.P. Breakdown Van No. DS 1595 has been taken over by a work study group, but in view of the fact that I have only this week been strongly pressed by the Accountant to dispose of all displacements as quickly as possible, there appears to be no alternative but to ask the people at present using the van to vacate it.

Will you kindly follow up on these lines and let me know the result.

Inspector Tozer’s reply

Ref: - RS.51/1/7/D

WORK STUDY ACCOMMODATION

Referring to your letter of the 9^th instant, I have seen Mr White who is in charge of the work study group at Hither Green and informed him that he must vacate the van No. DS 1595 ex Motive Power Staff Van. He regrets having to vacate it because although realising he had no right to take the van he must ask for a Work Study Coach to be made available at Hither Green and in the meantime would like permission to retain this van.

I might mention they have fitted the van with light and running water etc. It is in reasonable condition and I recommend it be transferred to this group rather than incur the unnecessary expense of a further conversion.

23-11-62

Ref:- RS.51/1/61.D

Steam stock withdrawn W/E 24-11-62

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn. Please arrange to have them marked with the usual symbol

Seaton Junction

SO 1314 BCK 6589 ex ‘Set 104’

BSK 3737 ex ‘Set 200’

Axminster

S 1098

30-11-62

Ref:- RS.51/2/7/D

Maintenance of Electric Stock

Unit No. 4107 is under red card at Wimbledon, the steel roof canopy above the cab is corroded and pulling away from cab nose end. This is one of the 10 wood roof transferred to Lancing maintenance list from Selhurst because they require roof covering in addition to varnishing.

I will be glad to know when Lancing can accept this unit on maintenance programme.

3-12-62

Ref: - RS.51/1/61

Steam coaching stock withdrawn

SK 1258 withdrawn at Clapham Junction, marked condemned to Eardley.

RKB 7951 damaged condition at Clapham Junction, marked condemned to Eardley.

Ref:- RS.51/1/63.BU

Reduction in coaching stock

SO 1309 withdrawn Eardley and marked condemned.

BSO 4437 withdrawn Eardley and marked condemned.

3-12-62

Ref:- 16/30/11/62

Work Study Group, Slade Green

Request from Mr Shepherd, SO No. 1309, part of the 123 coaches to be withdrawn, has been loaned temporarily to the group mentioned above at Slade Green.

Blood and Custard note: SO 1309 later bought by Bluebell Railway.

27-11-62

Memo to Outdoor C&W Engineer Copy to Inspector Tozer

STEWARTS LANE

Ref:- RS.53/7/126/Hi

SERVICE VEHICLES FOR DEPARTMENTAL USE, TOOL VAN No. DS 42897

Referring to your letter of the 27^th September, a replacement for the above will be required and I shall be glad if you would select a Second Brake for this purpose. The vehicle is required to be converted generally to Type “A” to drawing 48636, and I shall be glad if you will please let me have your estimate of the costs of repairs and conversion together with an estimate of the vehicle’s further life.

Inspector Tozer’s reply

3-12-62

Ref:- RS.53/7/126/Hi

SERVICE VEHICLES FOR DEPARTMENTAL USE, TOOL VAN No. DS 42897

Yours of 27^th November 1962

I have selected BSK 3785, diagram 2110 for the above replacement. It is held under reference at Eardley to await acceptance at Stewarts Lane.

14-12-62

Ref:- RS.51/1/61.D

Steam stock withdrawn W/E 15-12-62

Exeter

BCK 6573 SO 1370 ex ‘Set 106’

BSK 3733 SO 1303

Blackheath

BSK 4233 SO 1278 CK 5693 CK 5694 BSK 4234

(all ex ‘Set 953’

SK 1845

Okehampton

BSK 2787 BCK 6591

13-12-62

Ref: - RS.53/25/1.D/S.

Memo from:- MECH.& ELEC. ENGINEER (WORKSHOPS)

CHIEF MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL ENGINEER’S DEPT.

EASTLEIGH, HANTS.

Addressed to:- Assistant Outdoor C&W Engineer, STEWARTS LANE

MOBILE OFFICE ACCOMMODATION FOR WORK STUDY TEAMS

The South West Line Manager requires an open type coach at Richmond for Work Study purposes. It will be necessary for the vehicle to be fitted with electric lighting and power points for three electric heaters, together with padlocks for the doors and as it will move from point to point over approximately three years I would like you to call a meeting with Mr. Taylor’s representative and also Mr. Keeling to determine exactly what is required and where the coach will be stationed from time to time, this latter being vitally necessary in regard to power supplies, which the Outdoor Machinery Section will be expected to provide.

Will you please, therefore, proceed on these lines and let me have, in due course, an estimated cost of the repairs and conversion, whilst in regard to the facilities to be provided by the Outdoor Machinery Section, I am asking Mr. Hoare to let me have this information.

Mr. Tozer will earmark a suitable vehicle and so far as traffic representation at the meeting is concerned contact should be made with Waterloo Extension 2681/2.

17-12-62

Ref: - RS.53/25/1.D/S.

MOBILE OFFICE ACCOMMODATION FOR WORK STUDY TEAMS

Referring to your letter of the 13-12-62.

Open Second 1346 has been set aside at Eardley for conversion, the reference No. painted on the body.

17-12-62

Ref: - RS.51/1/61/D

Steam stock withdrawn, Ardingly to Newhaven.

A special of 10 coaches is required to run from Ardingly to Newhaven on the 27^th December 1962. Engine will be available for one hour prior to departure time for vacuum test. Please arrange so far as you are concerned.

SK 777

S 969 on arrival at Newhaven to be carded to Hassocks

SK 814

BSK 3752

BSK 3753

SK 1168

BSK 3670

BSK 2759

CK 5671

BSK 2760

(addressed to Chargeman Three Bridges

20-12-62

Ref: - RS.53/1/4/D

Memo from:- MECH.& ELEC. ENGINEER (WORKSHOPS)

CHIEF MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL ENGINEER’S DEPT.

EASTLEIGH, HANTS.

Addressed to:- Assistant Outdoor C&W Engineer, STEWARTS LANE

MAINTENANCE OF RAIL SERVICE VEHICLES.

To assist the Outdoor Machinery Assistant to effectively cover his work during this time one or more of his Service Vehicles is under repair I am loaning him a S.R. C.C.T. No. 2059.

This vehicle is being labelled from Micheldever to Feltham and, on arrival, I shall be pleased if you will have it renumbered DS.70197 and lettered “M.E.(W.) – TOOL VAN” and “ON LOAN TO O.D.M. (LIGHTING)”, and dispatch to Inspector Dennison, Outdoor Machinery Section Richmond, advising me when it goes forward.

Kindly show the transfer to Service on the relevant C.S.R. return.

Later note

The above did not happen as this letter was reproduced again in March and C.C.T. 2042 was then selected to become DS.70197.

28-12-62

Ref: - RS.53/1/4/D

MAINTENANCE OF RAIL SERVICE VEHICLES.

CCT 2059 has been carded to Feltham from Micheldever 19^th instant.

29-12-62

Ref: - RS.51/1/63/D

Withdrawal of surplus stock

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn as at 12.0 noon 29-12-62, they are held under red card and in most cases marked with the St Andrew’s Cross within a circle or in the process of being marked. P.R.S. Waterloo where vehicles are stopped.

CAF 7939 Clapham Junction 18-12-62

CAF 7954 Clapham Junction 18-12-62

SK 1293 Clapham Junction 18-12-62

BCK 6645 Clapham Junction 18-12-62

SK 1815 Clapham Junction 18-12-62

SK 1854 Clapham Junction 28-12-62

SK 1844 Clapham Junction 28-12-62

SO 1448 Clapham Junction 29-12-62

SK 1274 Eardley 27-12-62

SK 1282 Eardley 27-12-62

SK 1291 Eardley 27-12-62

SK 1296 Eardley 27-12-62

SO 1311 Eardley 27-12-62

SO 1415 Eardley 27-12-62

SO 1419 Eardley 27-12-62

SK 1804 Eardley 27-12-62

SK 1811 Eardley 27-12-62

SK 1830 Eardley 27-12-62

SK 1859 Eardley 27-12-62

SK 1875 Eardley 27-12-62

SK 1918 Eardley 27-12-62

BSK 4236 Eardley 27-12-62

BSK 4241 Eardley 27-12-62

BSK 4242 Eardley 27-12-62

BSK 4247 Eardley 27-12-62

BSK 4249 Eardley 27-12-62

BSK 4250 Eardley 27-12-62

BSO 4446 Eardley 27-12-62

CK 5697 Eardley 27-12-62

CK 5700 Eardley 27-12-62

CK 5701 Eardley 27-12-62

BCK 6692 Stewarts Lane 28-12-62

SK 1846 Rotherhithe Road 28-12-62

BSK 2783 Andover 28-12-62

BSK 2784 Andover 28-12-62

SK 1838 Andover 28-12-62

SO 1423 Andover 28-12-62

SK 1288 New Cross Gate 28-12-62

SO 1417 New Cross Gate 28-12-62

31-12-62

Ref: - RS.51/1/63/D

Withdrawal of surplus stock

SK 1284 Bournemouth West 31-12-62

SK 1294 Bournemouth West 31-12-62

SK 1298 Bournemouth West 31-12-62

SO 1305 Bournemouth West 31-12-62

SO 1352 Bournemouth West 31-12-62

SK 1826 Bournemouth West 31-12-62

SK 1855 Bournemouth West 31-12-62

SK 1884 Bournemouth West 31-12-62

BSK 2779 Bournemouth West 31-12-62

BSK 3211 Bournemouth West 31-12-62 P&P Set 383 )

BCK 6572 Bournemouth West 31-12-62 P&P Set 383 )

BSK 3794 Bournemouth West 31-12-62

BSK 4239 Bournemouth West 31-12-62

CK 5696 Bournemouth West 31-12-62

18-1-63

Ref: - RS.51/1/63/D

Withdrawal of steam stock

With reference to the reduction of passenger carrying vehicles by 123 a number were withdrawn and submitted to Eastleigh RSO in the usual manner but due to the adverse weather conditions an offer by the TM Office to curtail withdrawal for the time being and a return to traffic of those withdrawn. I am assuming that all vehicles (passenger carrying) withdrawn prior to 14^th instant to have been returned to traffic.

I now submit a list of vehicles known to be withdrawn and marked with the withdrawal symbol as from the 14^th instant.

Waterloo PRSO (2133) advised of the Nos. of vehicles and where stopped.

18-1-63

Ref: - RS.51/1/63.D

Withdrawal of steam stock

The following coaches have been withdrawn and marked with the appropriate symbol and held at the stations mentioned.

EARDLEY

SK 1274 ex ‘Set 983’

SK 1918