© 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 23rd 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 10th 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 9th 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 15th 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 1st 12512          ) Ex Eastbourne mishap 28-8-58.

Dining 1st 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 8th inst. and mine of the 13th 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 1st 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 3rd 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 5th 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 5th 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 16th 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 5th 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 11th 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 7th 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 2nd 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 12th 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 24th 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, 10th 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 14th inst.

  I hope to produce the prints on Monday 17th 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 7th 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 23rd 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 28th 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 24th 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 18th 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 24th 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 12th 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 12th 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 3rd 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 1st 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 12th 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 5th 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 28th December last, I am advised that CCT’s numbers 2257 and 2262 which you ordered from Micheldever to Newhaven on 19th 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 5th 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 5th and 19th 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 19th 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 19th 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 30th 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 2nd 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 13th 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 17th in the raft from Ardingly end, to be in next train required at Newhaven for disposal on the 29th instant. I beg to suggest the top 10 be pulled out and berthed at Haywards Heath until the 6th December when they can go to Newhaven, the second 10 vehicles which include 5644 to Newhaven on 29th 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 1st 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 9th 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 27th 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 27th 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 27th 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 19th 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 14th 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 14th 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