Passenger Carrying
Coaches
SR Corridor Stock
(North Cornwall ‘P’ Sets)
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‘P’ set 179
(coaches 6673 & 3732) hauled by T9 locomotive no.30313 leaves Yeoford
with the 3.48pm Exeter Central to Okehampton service on Saturday, 7th
May 1960. © S.C. Nash (Mike King Collection) |
Sets 22 to 31, 168, 172,
178 to 180 & 196 to 200
The 2 Cor (two-coach ‘P’) sets were employed both
on the Southern’s North Cornwall ‘Withered Arm’ lines and the Bournemouth
Mainline (set 180 being specifically formed for Swanage portions) with sample
diagrams given in Appendix 1. These sets comprised
of a Maunsell Corridor Brake Third (BTK to diagram nos. 2102, 2110 or 2113) and
a Corridor Brake Composite (BCK to diagram no.2401 or 2403).
Sets 179, 180, 199 & 200 were formed new in
1930 with sets 168, 172, 178, 196 & 198 following in 1935. More sets were
created in 1948 /1949 (numbered 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 & 29) with sets
30, 31 following in 1962.
These sets initially utilised 1929-1934 Maunsell
high-window and 1935 ‘flush sided’ stock.
with just one set (29) being formed with a Maunsell low-window BCK. However, from
December 1959 to September 1960 set 23 used a Bulleid BCK and around December
1962 sets 28, 198 & 199 employed ‘large
corridor window’ 1936-built Corridor Brake Thirds (to diag.2113).
In 1959 /1960 sets 22, 168, 172, 178, 196 & 198
were reformed to release their diagram no.2403 (1935 ‘flush sided’) BCK coaches
for conversion into Pull-Push sets; these being replaced with diagram no.2401
(1929-1934 high-window) BCK coaches. The disposition of these different coach
types across each set is summarised in Appendix 2.
Many of the sets were transferred to the Western
Region on 1st June 1963 although did not last long being replaced by
diesel-mechanical multiple units.
Abolition of Second Class
Third-class was designated second-class following the abolition of second-class by British Railways on Sunday 3rd June 1956. As these sets only carried a number ‘1’ to denote first-class this change was essentially a paper one including BTK now being designated BSK. In the tables below coaches are described as Third-class until 3rd June 1956 when Second Class is used.
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Maunsell diag. 2401 ‘High Window’ BCK
coach 6575 of ‘P’ set 23 at Bodmin North on Wednesday, 25th June
1952. Note the coach number is position on the left-hand end of the coach. Devoid of a Crimson Cantrail band
above its compartments, the ‘P’ set’s other coach (BTK 2792 to diag.2113)
appears mismatched. © J.H. Aston (Mike King Collection) |
Set Formations
‘P’ Set 22
|
Set |
Formed /Reform. |
BTK |
BCK |
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22 |
13-Nov-48 |
2790 |
6577 |
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|
Feb-51 |
2790 |
6691 |
|
|
14-Jun-60 |
2790 |
6648 |
|
|
Nov-60 |
2790 |
6669 |
|
To WR |
1-Jan-63 |
(w Dec-64) |
(w May-65) |
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22 |
2
Cor ‘P’ set formed 13th November 1948 from BTK 2790 (ex.265) and
BCK 6577 (ex. ‘Loose’): BTK 2790 (diag.2113) Set
outshopped Lancing works in Crimson Lake & Cream livery 27th
December 1950 (no prior painting dates available). Reformed
February 1951 with BCK 6577 (to ‘Loose’ and withdrawal March 1962) replaced
by BCK 6691 (ex. ‘Loose’): BTK 2790 (diag.2113) Set
outshopped Lancing works in BR(S) Green livery 3rd Apil 1957. Reformed
14th June 1960 with BCK 6691 replaced by BCK 6648 (ex. ‘Loose’).
BCK 6691 being required for conversion into Pull-Push driving coach for set
615: BSK 2790 (diag.2113) Reformed
November 1960 with BCK 6648 (to WR? thence withdrawal) replaced by BCK 6669
(ex. ‘Loose’): BSK 2790 (diag.2113) Set
transferred to WR 1st January 1963 with BSK 2790 withdrawn
December 1964 and BCK 6669 withdrawn May 1965. 8th May 1963 and a Memo to Works
Manager, Carriage and Wagon Works, Eastleigh (reference RS.51/3/1/D titled
Withdrawal of Coaching Stock states: ‘With reference to your conversation with Mr.
Double last week; BSKs 2787, 3737, BCKs 6577 and 6588 have, as requested,
today been placed in your works for breaking up. Will you kindly arrange for the bodies and
underframes to be cut up, recovering any useable details and also bogies, and
if possible the body panels should be fired as I am given to understand that
scrap material without any paint etc. on it can more easily be disposed of. Kindly ensure that all details of the breaking up
are recorded on future C.S.R.3 returns’. |
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Coaches used in set |
BTK 2790 (diag.2113) Rstn ‘4’ flush-panelled Corridor Brake Third built Eastleigh 1935 new to
‘Loose’. To set 265 in 1945 and varnish (26th April 1946) thence (with
BTK 2792 to set 23) to London Bridge for inclusion into set 22 on 13th
November 1948. Outshopped Crimson Lake & Cream livery (27th
December 1950) [no prior painting dates available] thence BR(S) Green
livery (2nd Apil 1957). To WR 1st January 1963 and
withdrawn December 1964. BCK 6577 (diag.2401) Rstn ‘4’ high-window Corridor Brake
Composite built Eastleigh 1929 new to ‘Loose’. To set 22 on 13th
November 1948 thence into Eastern Section Miscellaneous Non-Corridor set 669
c.February 1951. Outshopped Lancing Crimson Lake & Cream (13th
December 1954). Destined to Eastern Section Miscellaneous Non-Corridor set
334 but ‘Loose’ instead (1st April 1955). BR(S) Green (3rd
July 1957). Withdrawn March 1962. BCK 6648 (diag.2401) Rstn ‘4’ high-window Corridor Brake
Composite built Eastleigh 31st March 1930 new to ‘Loose’.
Outshopped Malachite (9th January 1945), Crimson Lake & Cream
(13th September 1954), BR(S) Green (23rd April 1958)
and A2-exam plus damage repair (13th February 1961). Into set 22
on 14th June 1960 thence to ‘Loose’ November 1960. Into set 25 on
17th October 1961 and WR 1st January 1963 (withdrawal
date not known). BCK 6669 (diag.2401) Rstn ‘4’ high-window Corridor Brake
Composite built Eastleigh 25th April 1930 new ‘Loose’. Lancing
Olive paint (7th June 1937) thence damage repairs (5th
May 1941 to 17th May 1941). Outshopped Malachite (7th
June 1944) and Crimson Lake & Cream (6th October 1950). To set
352 (June 1951) back to ‘Loose’ (June 1957) and BR(S) Green (4th
July 1957). To set 22 November 1960, WR 1st January 1963 and
withdrawn May 1965. BCK 6691 (diag.2403) Rstn ‘4’ flush-panelled Corridor Brake Composite built Eastleigh 1935 new to
‘Loose’. BR(S) Green (3rd April 1957). To set 22 November 1960, to
WR 1st January 1963 and withdrawn May 1965. No
‘Loose’ record cards for BTL 2970 & BCK 6691. |
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‘P’ Set 23
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Set |
Formed /Reform. |
BTK |
BCK |
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23 |
Feb-49 |
2792 |
6575 |
|
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Dec-59 |
2792 |
6731 |
|
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Sep-60 |
2792 |
6646 |
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Nov-60 |
2792 |
6652 |
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by Dec-62 |
2792 |
6655 |
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To WR |
1-Jan-63 |
(w Nov-64) |
(w Nov-64) |
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23 |
2
Cor ‘P’ set formed February 1949 from BTK 2792 (ex.265) and BCK 6575 (ex.
‘Loose’): BTK 2792 (diag.2113) Set
outshopped Lancing works in Crimson Lake & Cream (1st November
1949) with a Crimson Lake section below the cantrail on compartment
sides of the coaches. [No prior painting dates currently being available]. Set
outshopped Lancing works BR(S) Green livery BTK 2792 (E4-exam) in /BCK 6575
(A2-exam) 13th November 1958. Reformed
December 1959 with BCK 6575 (withdrawn) replaced by BCK 6731 (ex. ‘Loose’
BR(S) Green October 1957). BCK 6731 was a Bulleid coach, built Eastleigh 1948
with 10¼ sidelight vents: BSK 2792 (diag.2113) Reformed
September 1960 with BCK 6731 (to ‘Loose’ thence withdrawal May 1965) replaced
by BCK 6646 (ex. ‘Loose’): BSK 2792 (diag.2113) Lancing Works record card for set 23 states
BCK 6646 was ex. set 433. However, this is not consistent with the record
card for set 433. Reformed
November 1960 with BCK 6646 (to ‘Loose’ thence set 27, to WR January 1963 and
withdrawal October 1965) replaced by BCK 6652 (ex. ‘Loose’): BTK 2792 (diag.2113) Reformed
by December 1962 with BCK 6652 (condemned December 1962) replaced by BCK 6655
(ex. ‘Loose’): BSK 2792 (diag.2113) Set
transferred to WR 1st January 1963 with BSK 2792 and BCK 6655
withdrawn November 1964. |
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Coaches used in set |
BTK 2792 (diag.2113) Rstn ‘4’ flush-panelled Corridor Brake
Third built Eastleigh c.December 1935 new to ‘Loose’. To set 265 in 1945 and
varnish (26th April 1946) thence (with BTK 2790 to set 22)
to London Bridge on 13th November 1948 for inclusion into set 23
in February 1949. Crimson Lake & Cream (1st November 1949 with a Crimson Lake section below the cantrail on
compartment sides of the coaches) and
BR(S) Green (13th November 1958). Withdrawn December 1964. BCK 6575 (diag.2401) Rstn ‘4’ high-window Corridor Brake
Composite built Eastleigh new to ‘Loose’. Crimson Lake & Cream (1st
November 1949 with a Crimson Lake section below the
cantrail on compartment sides of the coaches) and BR(S) Green (27th October 1958).
Withdrawn from set 23 in December 1959. BCK 6646 (diag.2401) Rstn ‘4’ high-window Corridor Brake
Composite built Eastleigh 31st March 1930 new to ‘Loose’.
Outshopped Lancing works Olive (19th October 1936), Malachite (29th
October 1945), Crimson Lake &
Cream (19th February 1954), BR(S) Green (13th January
1958). ‘Loose’ to set 433 (c.December 1959 although not listed in 1960 CWNA)
thence to set 23 in September 1960. Back to ‘Loose’ November 1960 thence set 27 and WR. Withdrawn October
1965. BCK 6652 (diag.2401) Rstn ‘4’ high-window Corridor Brake
Composite Eastleigh 31st March 1930 new to ‘Loose’. Outshopped
Lancing works damage repair (22nd March 1937), Olive (2nd
May 1938), Malachite (5th March 1949) thence to BR(S) Green (14th
February 1958). To set 23 in November 1960 thence condemned (in set 23)
December 1962. BCK 6655 (diag.2401) Rstn ‘4’ high-window Corridor Brake
Composite built Eastleigh 11th April 1930 new to ‘Loose’.
Outshopped Lancing works Olive (24th March 1937), damage repair (1st
July 1941) and (19th March 1943 - Enemy Action), Malachite (17th
September 1946), Crimson Lake & Cream (5th February 1954). To set 168 by
June 1960 and BR(S) Green (11th October 1960) thence ‘Loose’ by
June 1961. Record card identifies E4-exam
(12th January 1961) and after a visit to Eastleigh (22nd
June 1962) it states, ‘To set 25’. However, there appears to be no
further record of this taking place. Into set 23 by December 1962, to WR 1st
January 1963 and withdrawn November 1964. BCK 6731 (diag.2406) Rstn ‘4’ Bulleid Corridor Brake Composite
built Eastleigh 1948 with 10¼ sidelight vents new to ‘Loose’. Malachite (new)
thence to BR(S) Green (2nd October 1957). To set 23 in December
1959 thence back to ‘Loose’ September 1960. Withdrawn May 1964. Note
- no ‘Loose’ record cards for BTK 2972, BCK 6575 & BCK 6731. |
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‘P’ Set 24
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Set |
Formed /Reform. |
BTK |
BCK |
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24 |
Feb-49 |
2832 |
6602 |
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To WR |
1-Jan-63 |
(w Jul-64) |
(w Jul-64) |
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24 |
2
Cor set formed February 1949 from BTK 2832 (ex.266) and BCK 6602 (ex.
‘Loose’): BTK 2832 (diag.2113) Set
outshopped Lancing works in Malachite Green (BTK 2832 20th June 1947 & BCK 6602 July 1947), thence to BR(S)
Green (13th November 1958). Set did not receive Crimson Lake
& Cream livery. Set
transferred to WR 1st January 1963 with BSK 2832 and BCK 6602
withdrawn July 1964. |
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Coaches used in set |
BTK 2832 (diag.2113) Rstn ‘4’ flush-panelled Corridor Brake
Third built Eastleigh December 1935 new to ‘Loose’. To set 266 in 1945,
Malachite Green (20th June 1947) thence (with BTK 3780 to set
25) to London Bridge on 20th November 1948 for inclusion into
set 24 in February 1949. From Malachite to BR(S) Green (13th
November 1958). To WR 1st January 1963 and withdrawn July 1964. BCK 6602 (diag.2401) Rstn ‘4’ high-window Corridor Brake
Composite built Eastleigh c.1930 new to ‘Loose’ and Malachite Green (July
1947). To set 24 in February 1949. From Malachite to BR(S) Green (13th
November 1958). To WR 1st January 1963 and withdrawn July 1964. No
‘Loose’ record cards for BTK 2832 or BCK 6602. |
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‘P’ Set 25
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Set |
Formed /Reform. |
BTK |
BCK |
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25 |
Feb-49 |
3780§ |
6665 |
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|
17-Oct-61 |
3780§ |
6648 |
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To WR |
1-Jan-63 |
(w Jul-64) |
(w ?) |
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25 |
2
Cor set formed February 1949 from BTK 3780 (ex.266) and BCK 6665 (ex.
‘Loose’): BTK 3780 (diag.2110§) BCK
6665 outshopped Lancing works in Crimson Lake & Cream livery 13th
July 1955 (E4-exam) with BTK 3780 receiving an A2 varnish (no
pre-nationalisation painting dates available). Set
appears to have carried mis-matched liveries until BSK 3780 outshopped in
BR(S) Green 14th August 1957 (with BCK 6665 receiving an A2
varnish). BSK
3780 outshopped Lancing damaged repair (E4-exam) 27th May 1959
(with BCK 6665 receiving an A2 varnish). Reformed
16th October 1961 BCK 6665 outshopped Lancing E4-exam) 4th
December 1961 with BSK 3780 receiving an A2 varnish. BCK 6665 (to ‘Loose’
thence set 26, WR January 1963 and withdrawal July 1964) replaced by BCK 6648
(ex. ‘Loose’ painted BR(S) Green February 1961): BSK 3780 (diag.2113) Set
transferred to WR 1st January 1963 with BSK 3780 withdrawn July
1964 and BCK 6648 withdrawal date not known. |
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Coaches used in set |
BTK 3780 (diag.2110) Rstn ‘4’ high-window (with two lavatory
vents) Corridor Brake Third built Eastleigh c.September 1933 new to ‘Loose’.
To set 266 in 1945, Malachite Green (20th June 1947) thence (with
BTK 2832 to set 24) to London Bridge on 20th November 1948 for
inclusion into set 25 in February 1949. From Malachite to BR(S) Green livery (14th August
1957). To
WR 1st January 1963 and withdrawn July 1964. BCK 6648 (diag.2401) Rstn ‘4’ high-window Corridor Brake
Composite built Eastleigh 31st March 1930 new to ‘Loose’.
Outshopped Malachite (9th January 1945), Crimson Lake & Cream
(13th September 1954), BR(S) Green (23rd April 1958)
and A2-exam plus damage repair (13th February 1961). Into set 22
on 14th June 1960 thence to ‘Loose’ November 1960. Into set 25 on
17th October 1961 and WR 1st January 1963 (withdrawal
date not known). BCK 6665 (diag.2401) Rstn ‘4’ high-window Corridor Brake
Composite built Eastleigh c.1930 new to ‘Loose’. To set 25 February 1949 and Crimson Lake & Cream livery (13th July
1955) thence BR(S) Green (18th July 1957). To
‘Loose’ thence set 26 c.December 1962, WR January 1963 and withdrawal July
1964. No
‘Loose’ record cards for BTK 3780 or BCK 6602 with no additional formation
for BCK 6665. |
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‘P’ Set 26
|
Set |
Formed /Reform. |
BTK |
BCK |
|
26 |
Feb-49 |
2831 |
6586 |
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1961 |
2831 |
6593 |
|
|
Dec-62 |
2831 |
6665 |
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To WR |
1-Jan-63 |
(w Jul-64) |
(w Jul-64) |
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26 |
2
Cor set formed February 1949 from BTK 2831 (ex.267) and BCK 6586 (ex.
‘Loose’): BTK 2831 (diag.2113) Set
outshopped Lancing works in Crimson Lake & Cream 24th May 1950
thence BR(S) Green 8th April 1957. Reformed
late 1961 with BCK 6586 withdrawn December 1961 and replaced by BCK 6593 (ex.
set 270): BTK 2831 (diag.2113) Reformed
December 1961 with BCK 6593 withdrawn and replaced by BCK 6665 (ex. ‘Loose’).
It is possible the set did not enter service with BCK 6593. BSK 2831 (diag.2113) Set
transferred to WR 1st January 1963 with BSK 3780 and BCK 6665
withdrawn July 1964. |
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Coaches used in set |
BTK 2831 (diag.2113) Rstn ‘4’ flush-panelled Corridor Brake
Third built Eastleigh c.December 1935 new to ‘Loose’. To set 267 in 1945,
varnish (9th April 1947) thence (with BTK 3775 to set 27)
to Waterloo 8th February 1949 for inclusion into set 25 in
February 1949. Outshopped Crimson
Lake & Cream (24th May 1950) thence BR(S) Green (8th April
1957). To WR 1st January 1963 and withdrawn July 1964. BCK 6586 (diag.2401) Rstn ‘4’ high-window Corridor Brake
Composite built Eastleigh c.1930 new to ‘Loose’. To set 26 in February 1949
and Crimson Lake & Cream (24th May 1950) thence BR(S) Green (8th
April 1957). Withdrawn from set 26 in December 1961. BCK 6593 (diag.2401) Rstn ‘4’ high-window Corridor Brake
Composite built Eastleigh 11th March 1930 new to ‘Loose’.
Outshopped Lancing works Olive (18th October 1937), damage repair
(1st November 1941 & 9th September 1944), Malachite
(24th June 1947) thence to BR(S) Green (28th April
1958). Into set 276 in June 1954 thence set 270 November 1959 and set 26 in
1961. Withdrawn from set 26 on 28th December 1962. BCK 6665 (diag.2401) Rstn ‘4’ high-window Corridor Brake
Composite built Eastleigh c.1930 new to ‘Loose’. To set 25 in February 1949
and Crimson Lake & Cream livery (13th July
1955) thence BR(S) Green (18th July 1957). To
‘Loose’ thence set 26 c.December 1962, WR January 1963 and withdrawal July
1964. No
‘Loose’ record cards for BTK 2831 or BCK 6586 with no additional formation
for BCK 6665. |
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‘P’ Set 27
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Set |
Formed /Reform. |
BTK |
BCK |
|
27 |
Feb-49 |
3775§ |
6603 |
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|
by Dec-62 |
3775§ |
6646 |
|
To WR |
1-Jan-63 |
(w Mar-65) |
(w Oct-65) |
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27 |
2
Cor set formed February 1949 from BTK 3775 (ex.267) and BCK 6603 (ex.
‘Loose’): BTK 3775 (diag.2110§) Set
outshopped Lancing works Crimson Lake & Cream (25th October
1949), BR(S) Green (25th April 1958), damage repair (5th
January 1959), slight damage repair Eastleigh (20th April 1961). Reformed
by December 1962 with BCK 6603 condemned December 1962 and replaced by BCK
6646 (ex. ‘Loose’): BSK 3775 (diag.2113) Set
transferred to WR 1st January 1963 with BSK 3780 withdrawn March
1965 and BCK 6646 withdrawn October 1965. |
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Coaches used in set |
BTK 3775 (diag.2110) Rstn ‘4’ high-window (two lavatory vents) Corridor
Brake Third built Eastleigh c.September 1933 new to ‘Loose’. To set 267 in
1945, varnish (9th April 1947) thence (with BTK 2831 to set 25)
to Waterloo 8th February 1949 for inclusion into set 27 in
February 1949. Outshopped Crimson Lake & Cream (25th October
1949), BR(S) Green (25th April 1958), damage repair (5th
January 1959), slight damage repair Eastleigh (20th April 1961). BCK 6603(diag.2401) Rstn ‘4’ high-window Corridor Brake
Composite built Eastleigh c.1930 new to ‘Loose’. Outshopped Crimson Lake
& Cream (25th October 1949), BR(S) Green (25th
April 1958), damage repair (5th January 1959), slight damage
repair Eastleigh (20th April 1961). Condemned from set 27 in
December 1962. BCK 6646 (diag.2401) Rstn ‘4’ high-window Corridor Brake
Composite built Eastleigh 31st March 1930 new to ‘Loose’.
Outshopped Lancing works Olive (19th October 1936), Malachite (29th
October 1945), Crimson Lake &
Cream (19th February 1954), BR(S) Green (13th January
1958). ‘Loose’ to set 433 (c.December 1959 although not listed in 1960 CWNA)
thence to set 23 in September 1960. Back to ‘Loose’ November 1960 thence set 27 and WR. Withdrawn October
1965. No
‘Loose’ record cards for BTL 3775 & BCK 6603. |
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‘P’ Set 28
|
Set |
Formed /Reform. |
BTK |
BCK |
|
28 |
Feb-49 |
2787 |
6569 |
|
|
Jun-62 |
2787 |
6591 |
|
|
c.Dec-62 |
4240 |
6643 |
|
To WR |
1-Jan-63 |
(w Nov-64) |
(w Nov-64) |
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28 |
2
Cor set formed February 1949 from BTK 2787 (ex. set 400) and low-window BCK
6569 (ex. ‘Loose’): BTK 2787 (diag.2113) Set
outshopped Lancing works from Malachite to BR(S) Green livery 10th
January 1957. Reformed
June 1962 with BCK 6569 withdrawn December 1962 and replaced by BCK 6591 (ex.
set 270): BSK 2787 (diag.2113) Reformed
by December 1962 with BTK 2787 withdrawn December 1962 and replaced by BTK
4240 (ex. set 956). Also BCK 6591 withdrawn December 1962 and replaced by BCK
6643 (ex. ‘Loose’): BSK 4240 (diag.2113) Set
transferred to WR 1st January 1963 with BSK 4240 and BCK 6643
withdrawn November 1964. 8th May 1963 and a Memo to Works
Manager, Carriage and Wagon Works, Eastleigh (reference RS.51/3/1/D titled
Withdrawal of Coaching Stock states: ‘With reference to your conversation with Mr.
Double last week; BSKs 2787, 3737, BCKs 6577 and 6588 have, as requested,
today been placed in your works for breaking up. Will you kindly arrange for the bodies and
underframes to be cut up, recovering any useable details and also bogies, and
if possible the body panels should be fired as I am given to understand that
scrap material without any paint etc. on it can more easily be disposed of. Kindly ensure that all details of the breaking up
are recorded on future C.S.R.3 returns’. |
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Coaches used in set |
BTK 2787 (diag.2113) Rstn ‘4’ flush-panelled Corridor Brake
Third built Eastleigh c.December 1935 new to 3 Cor set 400. Outshopped
Malachite (8th October 1947). To Waterloo (with BTK 2788 to set
29) on 8th February 1949 for inclusion into set 28 in February
1949. Malachite to BR(S) Green (27th December 1956). Withdrawn
from set 28 in December 1962. BTK 4240 (diag.2113) Rstn ‘4’ large corridor windows Corridor
Brake Third built Eastleigh c.30th July 1936 new to 4 Cor set 956.
Outshopped Lancing works damage repairs (23rd March 1941 & 11th
December 1943), Malachite (21st October 1946), Crimson Lake &
Cream (28th May 1956) and BR(S) Green (3rd June 1958).
To set 28 by December 1962 thence WR 1st January 1963 and
withdrawn November 1964. BCK 6569 (diag.2401) Rstn ‘4’ high-window Corridor Brake
Composite built Eastleigh c.1930 new to ‘Loose’ thence to set 28 in February
1949. Outshopped Malachite to BR(S) Green (10th January 1957).
Withdrawn from set 28 in December 1962. BCK 6591 (diag.2401) Rstn ‘4’ high-window Corridor Brake
Composite built Eastleigh 11th March 1930 new to ‘Loose’.
Outshopped Lancing works damage repair (17th August 1937) thence paint (14th
August 1939), damage repair (6th June 1946) and Malachite (7th
March 1949), To set 276 (newly formed
in Malachite Green April 1954) thence to BR(S) Green (28th April
1958). To set 270 on November 1959, set 28 by June 1962 and withdrawn
December1962. BCK 6643 (diag.2401) Rstn ‘4’ high-window Corridor Brake Composite
new Eastleigh 31st March 1930 new to ‘Loose’. Outshopped Lancing
works Olive 22nd January 1937, with multiple visits to Lancing,
Eastleigh and Peckham Rye the Malachite date is unclear (believed either 8th
July 1946 else 20th October 1948),
Crimson Lake & Cream & ‘Special Renovations WoE’ (2nd
January 1954), BR(S) Green (10th April 1958). ‘Loose’ to set 29 on
11th December 1959 (Waterloo set alterations). Back to ‘Loose’ 17th
April 1961 thence set 28 by December 1962, WR 1st January 1963 and
withdrawn November 1964. No
‘Loose’ record card for BCK 6569. |
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‘P’ Set 29
|
Set |
Formed /Reform. |
BTK |
BCK |
|
29 |
Feb-49 |
2788 |
6567 |
|
|
11-Dec-59 |
2788 |
6643 |
|
|
17-Apr-61 |
2788 |
6653 |
|
|
Dec-62 |
2788 |
6672 |
|
To WR |
1-Jan-63 |
(w Nov-64) |
(w Nov-64) |
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29 |
2
Cor set formed February 1949 from BTK 2788 (ex. set 400) and low-window BCK
6567 (ex. ‘Loose’): BTK 2788 (diag.2113) Outshopped
Eastleigh slight damage 5th November 1954. From Malachite BTK 2788
outshopped BR(S) Green (21st July 1958 E4-exam) with Malachite BCK
6567 receiving an A2-exam. Reformed
11th December 1959 (Waterloo set alterations) with BCK 6567
withdrawn December 1950 and replaced by BR(S) Green BCK 6643 (ex. ‘Loose’): BSK 2788 (diag.2113) Reformed
17th April 1961 (Waterloo set alterations) with BCK 6643 to
‘Loose’ (then set 28) and replaced by BR(S) Green BCK 6653 (ex. ‘Loose’): BSK 2788 (diag.2113) Reformed
December 1962 with BCK 6653 condemned December 1962 and replaced by BR(S)
Green BCK 6672 (ex. ‘Loose’): BSK 2788 (diag.2113) Set
transferred to WR 1st January 1963 with BSK 2788 and BCK 6672
withdrawn November 1964. |
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|
Coaches used in set |
BTK 2788 (diag.2113) Rstn ‘4’ flush-panelled Corridor Brake
Third built Eastleigh c.December 1935 new to 3 Cor set 400. Outshopped
Malachite 8th October 1947. To Waterloo (with BTK 2787 to set
28) on 8th February 1949 for inclusion into set 29 in February
1949. From Malachite outshopped BR(S) Green (21st July 1958). To
WR 1st January 1963 and withdrawn November 1964. BCK 6643 (diag.2401) Rstn ‘4’ high-window Corridor Brake
Composite new Eastleigh 31st March 1930 new to ‘Loose’. Outshopped
Lancing works Olive 22nd January 1937, with multiple visits to
Lancing, Eastleigh and Peckham Rye the Malachite date is unclear (believed
either 8th July 1946 else 20th October 1948), Crimson Lake & Cream & ‘Special
Renovations WoE’ (2nd January 1954), BR(S) Green (10th
April 1958). ‘Loose’ to set 29 on 11th December 1959 (Waterloo set
alterations). Back to ‘Loose’ 17th April 1961 thence set 28 by
December 1962, WR 1st January 1963 and withdrawn November 1964. BCK 6567 (diag.2401) Rstn ‘4’ low-window Corridor Brake
Composite built Eastleigh August 1926 new to ‘Loose’. Date of Malachite not
known. To set 29 in February 1949 with five number A2-exams (varnishing) but
no painting exams. Withdrawn from set
29 on 11th December 1959. BCK 6653 (diag.2401) Rstn ‘4’ high-window Corridor Brake
Composite new Eastleigh 31st March 1930. Outshopped Lancing works
damage (16th September 1937), paint (18th April 1939),
damage (26th October 1944), Crimson Lake & Cream (17th
November 1949), BR(S) Green (26th June 1957). ‘Loose’ to set 29 on
17th April 1961 condemned December 1962. BCK 6672 (diag.2401) Rstn ‘4’ high-window Corridor Brake
Composite new Eastleigh 24th April 1930. Outshopped Lancing works
Olive (26th August 1936), paint (20th December 1941),
Malachite (7th June 1945), Crimson Lake & Cream (27th
May 1954) and BR(S) Green (7th August 1958). ‘Loose’ to set 29 on
17th April 1961 and condemned December 1962. No
‘Loose’ record cards for BTK 2788 & BCK 6567. |
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‘P’ Set 30
|
Set |
Formed /Reform. |
BTK |
BCK |
|
30 |
Feb-62 |
3788 |
6668 |
|
|
by Dec-62 |
3788 |
6601 |
|
To WR |
1-Jan-63 |
(w Dec-64) |
(w ?) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
30 |
BR(S)
Green 2 Cor set formed February 1962 from BTK 3788 (ex. set 246) and BCK 6668
(ex. set 272): BTK 3788 (diag.2110§) Reformed
by December 1962 with BCK 6668 condemned December 1962 and replaced by BCK
6601 (ex. ‘Loose’): BSK 3788 (diag.2110) Set
transferred to WR 1st January 1963 with BSK 3877 withdrawn
December 1964 and BCK 6601 withdrawal date not known. |
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|
Coaches used in set |
BTK 3788 (diag.2110) Rstn ‘4’ high-window (two lavatory vents) Corridor
Brake Third built Eastleigh c.September 1933 new to set 246. Paint (November
1935), Malachite (20th January 1948) thence to BR(S) Green (12th
May 1958). Set 246 disbanded with BTK 3788 to set 30 in February 1962. To WR
1st January 1963 and withdrawn December 1964. BCK 6601 (diag.2401) Rstn ‘4’ high-window Corridor Brake
Composite built Eastleigh 20th March 1930 new to ‘Loose’. Paint
(29th October 1936, damage repair (9th October 1941,
underframe repair Eastleigh (22nd November 1946) and Crimson Lake
& Cream (16th March 1951). To set 350 (November 1951) thence
to set 431 by May 1957 (for 17th June 1957 CWNA) and BR(S) Green
(24th January 1958). To set 442 (for 12th June 1961
CWNA) thence ‘Loose’ (18th June 1962 CWNA). Outshopped Lancing
E4-exam (for ‘ACE’ 26th April 1962). To set 30 by December 1962
and WR 1st January 1963 (withdrawal date not known). BCK 6668 (diag.2401) Rstn ‘4’ high-window Corridor Brake
Composite built Eastleigh by October 1930 new to ‘Loose’. To set 272 in 1945,
Malachite 28th January 1948 thence to BR(S) Green (25th
April 1958). To set 30 c.February 1962. Condemned December 1962. |
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‘P’ Set 31
|
Set |
Formed /Reform. |
BTK |
BCK |
|
31 |
Feb-62 |
2838 |
6598 |
|
|
Nov-62 |
2838 |
6662 |
|
To WR |
1-Jan-63 |
(w Nov-64) |
(w Nov-64) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
31 |
BR(S)
Green 2 Cor set formed February 1962 from BTK 2838 (ex. set 202) and BCK 6598
(ex. set 271): BTK 2838 (diag.2113) Reformed
by December 1962 with BCK 6668 condemned December 1962 and replaced by BCK
6662 (ex. ‘Loose’): BSK 2838 (diag.2113) Set
transferred to WR 1st January 1963 with BSK 2838 withdrawn
November 1964 and BCK 6601 withdrawal date not known. |
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|
Coaches used in set |
BTK 2838 (diag.2113) Rstn ‘4’ flush panelled Corridor Brake
Third built Eastleigh c.December 1935 new to set 202. Damage repair (5th
August 1941), slight damage repair (6th September 1945), Malachite
(3rd October 1945), slight damage repair (26th February
1946), Malachite to BR(S) Green (15th August 1958) with set
disbanded c.June 1961. To set 31 in February 1962, WR 1st January
1963 and withdrawn November 1964. BCK 6598 (diag.2401) Rstn ‘4’ high-window Corridor Brake
Composite built Eastleigh 20th March 1930 new to ‘Loose’. Paint
(29th October 1937, damage repairs (6th February 1941
& 27th July 1944), Malachite 23rd September 1947.
To ‘new’ set 274 June 1954 Crimson Lake & Cream (21st June
1955) and BR(S) Green (26th April 1957). To ‘Loose’ 2nd
July 1959 (Waterloo set alterations). To set 271 November 1959 thence to set
31 in February 1962 and withdrawn December 1962 BCK 6662 (diag.2401) Rstn ‘4’ high-window Corridor Brake
Composite built Eastleigh 11th April 1930 new to ‘Loose’. Paint
(19th October 1936), damage repair 19th March 1942,
Malachite date unclear, underframe repairs Eastleigh (23rd March
1948) and Crimson Lake & Cream (9th February 1951). To ‘new’
set 351 February 1951 thence to set 433 November 1956 and BR(S) Green (9th
May 1958). Back to ‘Loose’ November 1960 and outshopped Lancing E4-exam (for
‘ACE’ 5th December 1960). To set 31 November 1962, WR 1st
January 1963 and withdrawn November 1964. |
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|
Note |
Set
31 was previously carried by an ex.LSWR 2 Pull-Push set formed 26th
May 1939 (BTL 3053 & CL 4774), Malachite livery 5th January
1945, reformed & CL livery 7th June 1950 (BT 3474 & CL
4744), reformed 2nd June 1961 (BT 3478 & C 4730) withdrawn and
burnt at Newhaven 28th March 1961. |
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‘P’ Set 168
|
Set |
Formed /Reform. |
BTK |
BCK |
|
168 |
Oct-35 |
2776 |
6695 |
|
14-Oct-60 |
2776 |
6655 |
|
|
24-Oct-60 |
2776 |
6659 |
|
|
To WR |
1-Jan-63 |
(w Dec-63) |
(w ?) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
168 |
2 Cor set formed 14th December
1935 with BTK 2776 and BCK 6695 (both new): BTK
2776 (diag.2113) Outshopped Lancing works damage
repair 22nd March 1941, Malachite 24th June
1944, A2 varnish 25th March 1949 (Gill Sans), Crimson Lake
& Cream 25th May 1951 & BR(S) Green 10th June
1958. Reformed 14th June
1960 with BCK 6695 to Pull-Push set 616 and replaced by BCK 6655 (ex.
‘Loose’): BSK 2776 (diag.2113) Reformed 24th October
1960 with BCK 6695 to ‘Loose’ and replaced by BCK 6659 (ex. ‘Loose’): BSK 2776 (diag.2113) Set transferred to WR 1st January
1963 with BSK 2776 withdrawn December 1963 and BCK 6659 withdrawal date not
known. |
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|
Coaches used in set |
BTK 2776 (diag.2113)
Rstn
‘4’ flush-panelled Corridor Brake Composite built
Eastleigh new to set 168 on 14th December
1935. Outshopped damage repair (22nd March 1941), Malachite
(24th June 1944), A2 varnish BR number in Gill Sans (25th March
1949), Crimson Lake & Cream (25th May 1951) & BR(S) Green
(10th June 1958). To WR 1st January 1963 and withdrawn
November 1964. BCK 6655 (diag.2401) Rstn ‘4’ high-window Corridor Brake
Composite built Eastleigh 11th April 1930 new to ‘Loose’.
Outshopped Lancing works Olive (24th March 1937), damage repairs
(1st July 1941 & 19th March 1943 - Enemy Action),
Malachite (17th September 1946), Crimson Lake & Cream (5th
February 1954). To set 168 by June 1960 and BR(S) Green (11th
October 1960) thence ‘Loose’ by June 1961. Record card identifies E4-exam (12th January
1961) and after a visit to Eastleigh (22nd June 1962)
it states, ‘To set 25’. However, there appears to be no further
record of this taking place. Into set 23 by December 1962, to WR 1st
January 1963 and withdrawn November 1964. BCK 6659 (diag.2401) Rstn ‘4’ high-window Corridor Brake
Composite built Eastleigh 11th April
1930 new to ‘Loose’. Outshopped Lancing works Olive (14th October
1937), damage repairs (2nd February 1942 & 27th November
1944), Crimson Lake & Cream (1st May 1951), and BR(S) Green
(14th November 1958). To set 168 on 24th October
1960 and WR 1st January 1963 (withdrawal date not known). BCK 6695 (diag.2403) Rstn ‘4’ flush-panelled Corridor
Brake Composite built Eastleigh new to set
168 on 14th December
1935. Outshopped damage repair (22nd March 1941), Malachite
(24th June 1944), A2 varnish BR number in Gill Sans (25th March
1949), Crimson Lake & Cream (25th May 1951) & BR(S)
Green (10th June 1958). To Pull-Push set 616 on 14th June
1960 and withdrawn 1st October 1964. |
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‘P’ Set 172
|
Set |
Formed /Reform. |
BTK |
BCK |
|
172 |
23-Nov-35 |
2777 |
6696 |
|
31-May-60 |
2777 |
6664 |
|
|
To WR |
1-Jan-63 |
(Nov-64) |
(Nov-64) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
172 |
2 Cor set formed 8th October
1935 with BTK 2777 (new) and BCK 6695 (new): BTK
2777 (diag.2113) Outshopped Lancing works damage
repair 13th May 1941, Malachite 26th May
1944, Crimson Lake & Cream 13th October 1949 (with a Crimson Lake section below the cantrail on
compartment sides of the coaches) & BR(S) Green 14th August 1957. Reformed 31st May
1960 with BCK 6696 to Pull-Push set 617 and replaced by BCK 6664 (ex.
‘Loose’): BSK 2777 (diag.2113) A Waterloo Inspector’s memo dated
15th December 1961 titled ‘Exeter’ stated ‘Set No.
172 was damaged at Exeter and sent forward to Micheldever to berth
awaiting repairs. BSK 2777 Built 1935, Paint 5-60. Badly bent headstock. BCK 6664 Built 1930, Paint 7-51, V 4-60. No vehicle damage but in very bad condition, leaky lights and
roof, Lavs out of use, mildew everywhere, corridors
and compartments’. Set transferred to WR 1st January
1963 with BSK 2777 and BCK 6664 withdrawn November 1964. |
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|
Coaches used in set |
BTK 2777 (diag.2113)
Rstn
‘4’ flush-panelled Corridor Brake Composite built
Eastleigh new to set 172 on 8th October
1935. Outshopped damage repair (13th May 1941), Malachite (26th May
1944), Crimson Lake & Cream with a Crimson Lake section below the cantrail on compartment
sides of the coaches (13th October 1949) & BR(S) Green (14th August 1957). Damaged
at Exeter 15th December 1961 and outshopped Lancing A2-exam
(11th April 1962). To WR 1st January 1963 and
withdrawn November 1964. BCK 6664 (diag.2401)
Rstn
‘4’ high-window Corridor Brake Composite built Eastleigh 24th April 1930 new to ‘Loose’.
Outshopped damage repair (17th August 1937), paint (15th January
1940), Crimson Lake & Cream (18th December 1951) and
BR(S) Green (11th September 1957). To set 172 on 31st May
1960, damaged at Exeter 15th December 1961 and outshopped
Lancing E4-exam (8th May 1962). To WR 1st January
1963 and withdrawn November 1964. BCK 6696 (diag.2403)
Rstn
‘4’ flush-panelled Corridor Brake Composite built
Eastleigh new to 172 on 8th October 1935. Outshopped damage
repair (13th May 1941), Malachite (26th May
1944), Crimson Lake & Cream with a Crimson Lake section below the cantrail on compartment
sides of the coaches (13th October 1949) & BR(S) Green (14th August 1957). To Pull-Push
set 617 on 31st May 1960 and withdrawn 1st October
1964. |
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‘P’ Set 178
|
Set |
Formed /Reform. |
BTK |
BCK |
|
178 |
26-Nov-35 |
2836 |
6696 |
|
|
Jun-60 |
2836 |
6666 |
|
|
Nov-62 |
2836 |
6650 |
|
To WR |
1-Jan-63 |
(w 16-May-64) |
(w 16-May-64) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
178 |
2 Cor set formed 26th November
1935 with BTK 2836 (new 13th September 1935) and BCK 6690
(new 26th November 1935): BTK
2836 (diag.2113) Outshopped Lancing works damage
repair 1st July 1941 & 21st August 1940
(BTK 2836 only), Malachite 8th May 1944, Damage repair 9th December
1946, Crimson Lake & Cream 26th September 1950 &
BR(S) Green 27th October 1958. Reformed June 1960 with BCK 6696
to Pull-Push set 612 and replaced by BCK 6666 (ex. ‘Loose’): BSK 2836 (diag.2113) Reformed November 1962 with BCK
6666 withdrawn 3rd November 1962 and replaced by BCK 6650
(now ex. ‘Loose’ but previously set 180): BSK 2836 (diag.2113) Set transferred to WR 1st January
1963 with BSK 2836 and BCK 6650 withdrawn 16th May 1964. |
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|
Coaches used in set |
BTK 2836 (diag.2113)
Rstn
‘4’ flush-panelled Corridor Brake Composite built
Eastleigh 13th September
1935 new to set 178 on 26th November 1935. Outshopped Lancing
works damage repair (1st July 1941 & 21st August
1940), Malachite (8th May 1944), damage repair (9th
December 1946), Crimson Lake & Cream (26th September
1950) & BR(S) Green (27th October 1958). To WR 1st January
1963 and withdrawn 16th May 1964. BCK 6650 (diag.2401)
Rstn
‘4’ high-window Corridor Brake Composite built Eastleigh 31st March 1930 new to ‘Loose’.
Outshopped damage repair (30th September 1937), paint (13th October
1939), Underframe Repairs Eastleigh (10th July
1945), Crimson Lake & Cream & stencilled 352 set (19th February
1951) with set 351 formed February 1951. To ‘Loose’ November 1956, BR(S)
Green (6th February 1958). To set 180 on 3rd October
1961 thence to ‘Loose’ (by 18th
June 1962 CWNA). To set 178 in November
1962, WR 1st January
1963 and withdrawn 16th May 1964. BCK 6666 (diag.2401)
Rstn
‘4’ high-window Corridor Brake Composite built Eastleigh 24th April 1930 new to ‘Loose’.
Outshopped Lancing works Olive (28th October 1936), Malachite
(28th May 1946), Underframe Repairs Eastleigh (27th July
1948), Crimson Lake & Cream - Special Renovations (6th May
1954) and BR(S) Green (11th September 1957). To set 178 in
June 1960 and withdrawn 3rd November 1962. BCK 6696 (diag.2403)
Rstn
‘4’ flush-panelled Corridor Brake Composite built Eastleigh new to set 178 on 26th November
1935. Outshopped Lancing works damage repair (1st July 1941),
Malachite (8th May 1944), damage repair (9th
December 1946), Crimson Lake & Cream (26th September
1950) & BR(S) Green (27th October 1958). Although still
shewn by the 13th June 1960 CWNA as being in set 178, to Pull-Push
set 612 June 1960 and withdrawn 16th May 1964. |
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‘P’ Set 179
|
Set |
Formed /Reform. |
BTK |
BCK |
|
179 |
23-Sep-30 |
3732 |
6673 |
|
|
17-Jan-61 |
3732 |
6658 |
|
|
c.3-May-62 |
2837 |
6658 |
|
|
by Dec-62 |
2837 |
6673 |
|
To WR |
1-Jan-63 |
(w Nov-64) |
(w Nov-64) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
179 |
2 Cor set formed 29th September
1935 of BTK 3732 (new 23rd September 1930 & BCK 6673 (new
29th September 1935): BTK
3732 (diag.2102) Outshopped Lancing works Damage
repair 8th April 1937, paint 1st February
1939, Damage repair 5th September 1944, Malachite 3rd January
1947, Crimson Lake & Cream 17th April 1956 & BR(S)
Green 8th August 1958. Reformed c.February 1961
with BCK 6673 to ‘Loose’ and replaced by BCK 6658 (ex. ‘Loose’): BSK 3732 (diag.2113) Set damaged at Launceston on 23rd November
1961 with BSK 3732 condemned January 1962 and BCK 6658 entering Lancing
A2-exam (9th March 1962 to 3rd May 1962). A Waterloo Inspector’s memo dated
23rd November 1961 titled ‘Launceston’ stated ‘2 Set
No. 179 was damaged in a mishap at Launceston on above inst. And when safe to
run will be carded to Micheldever. BCK 6658 Body and underframe damage. BSK 3732 Slight body damage, nature of defects not known’. Set reformed c.3rd May 1962 with BSK 3732 replaced by BSK 2837 (ex. set 202): BSK
2837 (diag.2113) Set reformed by December 1962
with BCK 6658 condemned December 1962 and replaced by BCK 6673 (ex. ‘Loose’): BSK 2837 (diag.2113) Set transferred to WR 1st January
1963 with BSK 2837 and BCK 6673 withdrawn November 1964. |
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|
Coaches used in set |
BSK 2837 (diag.2113)
Rstn
‘4’ flush-panelled Corridor Brake Third built
Eastleigh new to set 202 c.December 1935. Damage
repairs (c. February 1940, 5th August 1941 & 6th September
1945). Outshopped Malachite (3rd October 1945) thence to BR(S) Green (15th August 1958). To set 179 c.3rd May 1962
(reformation following incident at Launceston on 23rd November 1961). WR January 1963
and withdrawn November 1964. BTK 3732 (diag.2102)
Rstn
‘4’ high-window Corridor Brake Third built Eastleigh 23rd September 1930 new to ‘Loose’.
To set 179 on 29th September 1935. Outshopped damage repair (8th April
1937), paint (1st February 1939), damage repair (5th September
1944), Malachite (3rd January 1947), Crimson Lake & Cream
(17th April 1956), BR(S) Green (8th August
1958), damaged at Launceston on 23rd November 1961, condemned
January 1962 and confirmed berthed at Worthy Down with other withdrawn stock
(4th July 1962). BCK 6673 (diag.2401)
Rstn
‘4’ high-window Corridor Brake Composite built Eastleigh new to set 179 on 29th September
1935. Outshopped damage repair (8th April 1937), paint (1st February
1939), damage repair (5th September 1944), Malachite (3rd January
1947), Crimson Lake & Cream (17th April 1956) & BR(S)
Green (8th August 1958). To ‘Loose’ January 1961 (being replaced by BCK 6658), E4-exam
for ACE (12th April 1961) thence back to set 179 (by December 1962).
To WR 1st January
1963 and withdrawn November 1964. BCK 6658 (diag.2401)
Rstn
‘4’ high-window Corridor Brake Composite built Eastleigh 2nd May 1930. Outshopped
Olive (17th February 1937), damage repair (31st March
1942), Malachite (29th May 1945), Crimson Lake & Cream -
Special Renovations (18th May 1954) and BR(S) Green (10th March
1958). Used for Hayling Island services c.1960. To set 179 17th January 1961. Damaged at Launceston on 23rd November
1961 and underwent Lancing A2-exam (9th March 1962 to 3rd
May 1962). However, condemned in December 1962 and berthed at Exeter 22nd
March 1963 (for onward travel to Basinstoke). |
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‘P’ Set 180
|
Set |
Formed /Reform. |
BTK |
BCK |
|
180 |
9-Oct-30 |
3733 |
6674 |
|
|
3-Oct-61 |
3733 |
6650 |
|
Disb |
by Jun-62 |
w Dec-62 |
(WR Jan-63) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
180 |
2 Cor set formed 9th October
1930 (for Swanage portion) formed of BTK 3733 & BCK 6674: BTK
3733 (diag.2102) Outshopped from Lancing works
damage repair BTK 3733 (3rd May 1937) thence BCK 6674 (20th May
1937), paint (2nd July 1938), damage repair (2nd September
1941), Malachite (31st May 1948) thence to BR(S) Green (17th
November 1958). BCK 6674 damaged at Tavistock on
17th July 1961 and withdrawn 12th August
1961. Set reformed 3rd October 1961 with BCK 6674 replaced by
BCK 6650 (ex. ‘Loose’ - BR(S) Green): BSK 3733 (diag.2102) A Waterloo Inspector’s memo dated
17th July 1961 titled ‘Tavistock’ stated ‘The
derailed wagons of a freight train in passing struck the side of BCK 6674 of
180 Set in Tavistock station on the 17th inst. Damage as
follows: BCK 6674 Built 1930. O/Due V.1960. Guard’s Van O/S damaged. All corridor side lights broken. All corridor side body frame pillars, door pillars and doors
smashed. All door locks and commode handles torn off. All side panels torn or grazed. Guard’s Van running boards broken and displaced. 7 inside compartment Corr ¼ lights broken. 5 inside compartment sliding door lights broken. Top stepboard grazed. Corridor compartment partition damaged. 1 axle box front broken. Carded to Micheldever, to be
withdrawn week ending 22-7-61. BCK 3733 No damage, released to traffic’. Included in a Weekly Return memo
titled ‘Steam & Electric Stock under & awaiting repairs W/E
28-1-61’ (ref: RS.51/2/12) dated 27th January 1961
from R H Griffiths to M.S.Hatchell Esq, RSO, Eastleigh,
identified: Gatwick. 1 of 180 Set V (3733) Set out-of-use by June 1962 and
disbanded. |
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|
Coaches used in set |
BTK 3733 (diag.2102)
Rstn
‘4’ high-window Corridor Brake Third built Eastleigh new to set 180 on 9th October
1930. Outshopped damage repair (3rd May 1937), paint (2nd July
1938), damage repair (2nd September 1941), Malachite (31st May
1948) thence to BR(S) Green (17th November 1958). Set 180
out-of-use by June 1962 and disbanded with BTK 3733 stored at Gatwick wand
withdrawn December 1962. BCK 6650 (diag.2401)
Rstn
‘4’ high-window Corridor Brake Composite built Eastleigh 31st March 1930 new to ‘Loose’.
Outshopped damage repair (30th September 1937), paint (13th October
1939), Underframe Repairs Eastleigh (10th July
1945), Crimson Lake & Cream & stencilled 352 set (19th February
1951) with set 351 formed February 1951. To ‘Loose’ November 1956, BR(S)
Green (6th February 1958). To set 180 on 3rd October
1961 thence to ‘Loose’ (by 18th
June 1962 CWNA). To set 178 in November
1962, WR 1st January
1963 and withdrawn 16th May 1964. BCK 6674 (diag.2401)
Rstn
‘4’ Rstn ‘4’ high-window Corridor Brake Composite built Eastleigh new to set 180 on 9th October
1930 damage repair (20th May 1937), paint (2nd July
1938), damage repair (2nd September 1941), Malachite (31st May
1948) thence to BR(S) Green (17th November 1958). BCK 6674 damaged
at Tavistock on 17th July 1961 and withdrawn 12th August
1961. |
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|
Note |
Set number 180
reused for 17th June 1963 CWNA as CED Rstn.1 set formed Nondescript Brake (BSO)
4439 to diag.2654 (BR(S) Green 30th November 1956) and Maunsell High-Window CK 5624 to diag.2302
(both ex.181). |
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‘P’ Set 196
|
Set |
Formed /Reform. |
BTK |
CK |
|
196 |
8-Oct-35 |
2778 |
6697 |
|
|
24-Feb-60 |
2778 |
6667 |
|
To WR |
1-Jan-63 |
(May-65) |
(May-65) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
196 |
2 Cor flush-panelled set 196 formed 8th October
1935 formed of BTK 2778 & BCK 6697 (both new): BTK
2778 (diag.2113) Outshopped from Lancing works
damage repair 6th August 1941, Malachite 8th November
1945, Underframe Repairs (Eastleigh) 16th April 1948,
Crimson Lake & Cream 9th September 1955 & BR(S) Green
30th December 1959. Set reformed 24th February
1960 with BCK 6697 to Pull-Push set 618 (14th June 1960) and
replaced by BCK 6667 (ex. ‘Loose’): BSK 2778 (diag.2113) Set transferred to WR 1st January
1963 with BSK 2778 withdrawn December 1964 and BCK 6667 withdrawn May 1965. |
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|
Coaches used in set |
BTK 2778 (diag.2113)
Rstn
‘4’ flush-panelled Corridor Brake Third built Eastleigh new to set 196 on 8th October
1935. Outshopped damage repair (6th August 1941), Malachite
(8th November 1945), Underframe Repairs Eastleigh (16th April
1948), Crimson Lake & Cream (9th September 1955) &
BR(S) Green (30th December 1959). To WR 1st January
1963 and withdrawn May 1965. BCK 6697 (diag.2403)
Rstn
‘4’ flush-panelled Corridor Brake Composite built Eastleigh new to set 196 on 8th October
1935. Outshopped damage repair (6th August 1941), Malachite
(8th November 1945), Underframe Repairs Eastleigh (16th April
1948), Crimson Lake & Cream (9th September 1955) &
BR(S) Green (30th December 1959). To Pull-Push set 618 on 24th February
1960 (set 618 disbanded 17th June 1963) and withdrawn
December 1963. BCK 6667 (diag.2401)
Rstn
‘4’ high-window Corridor Brake Composite built Eastleigh 24th April 1930 new to ‘Loose’.
Outshopped paint (10th May 1937), Underframe
Repairs Eastleigh (6th May 1947), Malachite (13th June
1947), Crimson Lake & Cream ‘new look’ (28th June 1954)
and BR(S) Green (1st May 1958). To set 196 on 24th February
1960, WR 1st January 1963 and withdrawn May 1965. |
||||
‘P’ Set 197
|
Set |
Formed /Reform. |
BTK |
CK |
|
197 |
8-Oct-35 |
2779 |
6698 |
|
|
Disb. Jan-41 |
To 248 |
EA 2-Jan-41 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
197 |
2 Cor flush-panelled set 197 formed 8th October
1935 formed of BTK 2779 & BCK 6698 (new): BTK
2779 (diag.2113) Outshopped
paint October 1935. Following
damage on 22nd January 1941 (BCK 6698 destroyed by Enemy
Action), set 197 disbanded at New Cross Gate and set withdrawn from traffic
at this time with BSK 2779 to set 248. |
||||
|
Coaches used in set |
BTK 2779 (diag.2113)
Rstn
‘4’ flush-panelled Corridor Brake Third built Eastleigh new to set 197 on 8th October
1935. To set 248 in 1941 (to replace BTK 2782 which had been broken-up on
30th October 1940), Malachite (April 1946), Crimson Lake & Cream (7th November
1955) and BR(S) Green (3rd May 1957). To set 436 c.5th
January 1962 and withdrawn December 1962. BCK 6698 (diag.2403)
Rstn
‘4’ flush-panelled Corridor Brake Composite built Eastleigh new to set 197 on 8th October
1935. Outshopped paint October 1935.
Destroyed by Enemy Action on 22nd January 1941 and withdrawn
at New Cross Gate. |
||||
‘P’ Set 198
|
Set |
Formed /Reform. |
BTK |
CK |
|
198 |
8-Oct-35 |
2780 |
6699 |
|
|
25-Jun-60 |
2780 |
6670 |
|
|
c.Dec-62 |
4245 |
6595 |
|
To WR |
1-Jan-63 |
(Nov-64) |
(Nov-64) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
198 |
2 Cor flush-panelled set 198 formed 8th October
1935 formed of BTK 2780 & BCK 6699 (both new): BTK
2780 (diag.2113) Outshopped from Lancing works
damage repair 17th March 1942, Malachite 11th July
1946, damage repair (slight) 5th October 1954, Crimson Lake
& Cream 18th October 1955 & BR(S) Green 3rd January
1958. Set reformed 24th February
1960 with BCK 6699 to Pull-Push set 619 (25th June 1960) and
replaced by BCK 6670 (ex. ‘Loose’): BSK 2780 (diag.2113) Set
reformed c.December 1962 with BSK 2780 condemned December 1962
& replaced by BSK 4245 (ex. set 959) and BCK 6670 condemned December 1962
& replaced by BCK 6595 (ex. ‘Loose’): BSK 4245 (diag.2113) Set transferred to WR 1st January
1963 with BSK 4245 and BCK 6595 withdrawn November 1964. |
||||
|
Coaches used in set |
BTK 2780 (diag.2113)
Rstn
‘4’ flush-panelled Corridor Brake Third built Eastleigh new to set 198 on 8th October
1935. Outshopped from damage repair (17th March 1942),
Malachite (11th July 1946), damage repair – slight (5th October
1954), Crimson Lake & Cream (18th October 1955) &
BR(S) Green (3rd January 1958). Condemned December 1962. BSK 4245 (diag.2113)
Rstn
‘4’ large corridor windows Corridor Brake Third built Eastleigh new to set 959 on 3rd July 1936.
Damage repairs (27th September 1949 & 16th January
1942), Malachite (11th December 1945), Crimson Lake & Cream
(22nd February 1952) and BR(S) Green (4th January
1957). To set 198 c.December 1962, WR 1st January 1963
and withdrawn November 1964. BCK 6595 (diag.2401)
Rstn
‘4’ high-window Corridor Brake Composite built Eastleigh 20th March 1930 new to ‘Loose’.
Outshopped Lancing works paint (8th September
1937), damage repairs (16th May 1941 & 13th November
1944), Malachite (17th November 1947). To newly formed set 110 on March 1958 and
(from Malachite) BR(S) Green 4th April 1958. To
‘Loose’ c.June 1961 thence set 198 c.December 1962, WR 1st January
1963 and withdrawn November 1964. BCK 6670 (diag.2401)
Rstn
‘4’ high-window Corridor Brake Composite built Eastleigh 25th April 1930 new to ‘Loose’.
Outshopped paint (10th May 1937), damage repairs (9th
September 1940 & 7th September 1943), Malachite (14th
November 1946), Crimson Lake & Cream (7th July 1954) &
BR(S) Green (29th January 1958). To set 198 on 24th February
1960, condemned in December 1962 and stored at Clapham Junction by 18th
January 1963. BCK 6699 (diag.2403)
Rstn
‘4’ flush-panelled Corridor Brake Composite built Eastleigh new to set 198 on 8th October
1935. Outshopped from damage repair (17th March 1942),
Malachite (11th July 1946), damage repair – slight (5th October
1954), Crimson Lake & Cream (18th October 1955) &
BR(S) Green (3rd January 1958). To Pull-Push set 619 on 24th February
1960 (set 619 disbanded 17th June 1963) and withdrawn
December 1963. |
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‘P’ Set 199
|
Set |
Formed /Reform. |
BTK |
CK |
|
199 |
Jan-30 |
3736 |
6657 |
|
|
8-Sep-61 |
2833 |
6657 |
|
|
c.Dec-62 |
4246 |
6604 |
|
To WR |
1-Jan-63 |
(Nov-64) |
(Nov-64) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
199 |
2 Cor set 199 formed January
1930 of BTK 3736 & BCK 6657 (both new): BTK
3736 (diag.2102) Outshopped from Lancing works
paint 2nd July 1938, Underframe Repairs (Eastleigh) 29th November
1945 (BCK 6657) & 22nd January 1946 (BTK 3736). Set outshopped
(Lancing) Malachite 18th May 1946, BCK 6657 (only)
Crimson Lake & Cream with a
Crimson Lake section below the cantrail on compartment side of the coach (8th June 1949) &
(both) BR(S) Green 25th July 1958. Reformed 8th September
1961 with BSK 3736 condemned August 1961 and replaced by BSK 2833 (ex. set
760): BSK
2833 (diag.2113) Reformed c.December 1962
with BSK 2833 condemned December 1962 & replaced by BSK 4246 (ex. set
959) BCK 6657 withdrawn December 1962 & replaced by BCK 6604 (ex.
‘Loose’): BSK
4246 (diag.2113) Set transferred to WR 1st January
1963 with BSK 4246 and BCK 6604 withdrawn November 1964. |
||||
|
Coaches used in set |
BSK 2833 (diag.2113)
Rstn
‘4’ flush-sided Corridor Brake Composite built Eastleigh c.December 1935 new to ‘Loose’. To set 760
in May 1943. Malachite (21st August 1947), Crimson Lake &
Cream (25th March 1955), BR(S) Green (3rd
June 1957) and to ‘Loose’ June 1957. Entered A2-exam (14th August
1961) and released to set 199 on 8th September 1961. Condemned December 1962. BTK 3736 (diag.2102)
Rstn
‘4’ high-window Corridor Brake Composite built Eastleigh September 1930 new ‘Loose’. To set 199 in 8th
October 1935, outshopped paint (2nd July
1938), Underframe Repairs Eastleigh (22nd January 1946),
Malachite (18th May 1946) thence to BR(S) Green (25th July
1958). Condemned 12th August 1961. BSK 4246 (diag.2113)
Rstn
‘4’ large corridor windows Corridor Brake Third built Eastleigh new to set 959 on 3rd July 1936.
Damage repairs (27th September 1949 & 29th October
1942), Malachite (15th April 1946), Crimson Lake & Cream (22nd February
1952) and BR(S) Green (4th January 1957). To set 198
c.December 1962, WR 1st January 1963 and withdrawn November
1964. BCK 6604 (diag.2401)
Rstn
‘4’ high-window Corridor Brake Composite built Eastleigh March 1930 new to ‘Loose’. No details until Crimson
Lake & Cream May 1953. To ‘new’ set 212 on 1st June 1953 and
BR(S) Green 11th March 1957 thence ‘Loose’ by 18th June
1962 CWNA. To set 199 c.December 1962, WR 1st January
1963 and withdrawn November 1964. BCK 6657 (diag.2401)
Rstn
‘4’ high-window Corridor Brake Composite built Eastleigh new to set 199 in January 1930. Outshopped paint (2nd July
1938), Underframe Repairs Eastleigh (29th November
1945), Malachite (18th May 1946), Crimson Lake & Cream with a
Crimson Lake section below the cantrail on compartment side of the coach (8th June
1949) & BR(S) Green (25th July 1958). Condemned
December 1962. |
||||
‘P’ Set 200
|
|
|
BTK |
BCK |
|
200 |
Jul-30 |
3737 |
6588 |
|
Disb. |
by Nov-59 |
|
(w Nov-62) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
200 |
2 Cor set formed July 1930 formed of BTK 3737 & BCK 6588
(both new): BTK 3737 (diag.2102) Outshopped from Lancing works paint
5th February 1937, damage repair 24th November 1942, Malachite 24th May 1946 thence to BR(S) Green 7th
September 1956 (not painted CLC). Set withdrawn by 7th
November 1959. 8th May 1963 and a Memo to Works
Manager, Carriage and Wagon Works, Eastleigh (reference RS.51/3/1/D titled
Withdrawal of Coaching Stock states: ‘With reference to your conversation with Mr.
Double last week; BSKs 2787, 3737, BCKs 6577 and 6588 have, as requested,
today been placed in your works for breaking up. Will you kindly arrange for the bodies and
underframes to be cut up, recovering any useable details and also bogies, and
if possible the body panels should be fired as I am given to understand that
scrap material without any paint etc. on it can more easily be disposed of. Kindly ensure that all details of the breaking up
are recorded on future C.S.R.3 returns’. |
||||
|
Coaches used in set |
BTK 3737 (diag.2102) Rstn ‘4’ high-window Corridor Brake Third built Eastleigh new to set 200 in July 1930. Outshopped paint (5th February 1937), damage repair (24th November 1942), Malachite (24th May 1946) thence to BR(S) Green (7th
September 1956) and withdrawn by November 1959. Stored at Basingstoke 7th
November 1959 (marked condemned), Seaton Junction 23rd November
1962 thence to Eastleigh for breaking 8th May 1963. BCK 6588 (diag.2401) Rstn ‘4’ high-window Corridor Brake
Composite built Eastleigh new to set 200 in July
1930. Outshopped paint (5th February
1937), damage
repair (24th November 1942), Malachite
(24th May 1946) thence to BR(S) Green (7th September
1956). To ‘Loose’ June 1962 and withdrawn withdrawn by November 1959. Stored
at Micheldever 7th November 1959 thence to Eastleigh for breaking
8th May 1963. |
||||
|
Notes |
|
|
§ |
Diag. 2110 with two lavatory vents. |
|
Cond. |
Condemned |
|
Disb. |
Disbanded |
|
LW |
Maunsell Low Window coach |
|
w |
Withdrawn (accompanying date) |
|
Wdn. |
Withdrawn |
|
WR |
Western Region |
|
‘P’ set
172 at Bodmin North forming a Wadebridge and Padstow service on Monday 20th
April 1964. The tank engine is a Class 2 ‘Ivatt’ LMS-type. © Ben Brooksbank (Geograph/CC-by-SA) |
Liveries
On the Southern Region, coaching stock sets (and
multiple-units) were normally repainted (and varnished) as a complete set
leading to a significant degree of consistency within each set. Lancing
Carriage works was releasing repainted stock in SR Green early-February 1949
with Crimson Lake and Cream (CLC) appearing at least by March 1949.
Initially there was a Crimson Lake
section below the cantrail on the compartment side of Crimson Lake & Cream
liveried stock but this was omitted on the corridor side of high-window stock
which gave a rather odd appearance. On 17th August 1949 Bullied put
forward proposals to the Railway Executive, one of these being the abandonment
of the upper (cantrail level) Crimson Lake band on SR-designed stock.
Whilst sets 23, 172 and
199 were painted Crimson Lake & Cream with this upper (cantrail level)
Crimson Lake band subsequent repaints such as set 178 (outshopped September
1950) did not include this.
Interestingly photographic evidence shews set 27 with Cream
right up to the cantrail on its compartment side and left-hand numbering (into
Lancing 20th September 1949 /outshopped 25th October
1949) compared to set 23 with Crimson Lake beneath the cantrail (into Lancing
31st August 1949 /outshopped 1st November 1949).
Given set 23 entered Lancing nearly three weeks before set 27,
it is conceivable the painting of set 23 had been completed before the decision
to abandon the upper (cantrail level) Crimson Lake band was implemented (with
set 27 possibly still in or about to enter the paint shop enabling the change
to be enacted). Set 23 may have needed other work before release, hence being
outshopped from Lancing around a week later than set 27.
In February 1951 Southern
Region coaches started being outshopped with coach numbers placed on their
right-hand end, this being supported by a May 1961 directive.
As part of the abolition of Second Class on 3rd
June 1956, Third-class was simply renamed Second-class with the prices and
accommodation unchanged. Any remaining pre-nationalisation Third-class figures
‘3’ on coach sides were removed when they came into works for A2-varnishing (or
repainting).
However, when permission
was given for the Southern Region to return to Green for its Corridor Passenger
stock it rapidly embarked on a programme to repaint at the A2 repair for a
number of vehicles in order to accelerate the return to Green. The last Crimson
Lake & Cream vehicle outshopped from Lancing carriage works appears to have
been on 17th July 1956 with the first BR Green set outshopped on 11th
July 1956.
The Southern Railway
liveries of the coaches used to form sets 22, 23 & 25 to 29 has yet to be
determined. In terms of the ‘P’ sets 24, 28, 29 & 198 went straight from SR
livery to BR(S) Green (without receiving CLC). Sets 30 & 31 were formed
using BR(S) Green stock post-CLC livery and it is currently not known if set
180 received CLC. Set 197 was disbanded by the Southern Railway in Olive Green.
|
Believed to be Malachite Green-livery,
BSK coach 3736 of ‘P’ set 199 at Exeter Central (c.1953) coupled to
CLC-liveried coach 6657 of this mis-matched pair. The coach number is
positioned on the right. Note the frameless balancing
droplights on this coach; this being undertaken when it was refurbished for
the Bournemouth Limited in 1938. © T.A. Barry (Mike King Collection) |
Set 25
From 1955 set 25 started running as a mis-matched
livery pair. Both coaches (6665 & 3780) were outshopped Malachite prior
to set formation. CM&EE Record Cards shew set 25 being outshopped from
Lancing on 13th July 1955 with 6665 recorded as an E4-exam (this
would have included a repaint into Crimson Lake & Cream)
whereas 3780 was only recorded as having an A2-exam (a varnish pre-1957) so
retained its Malachite livery.
On 14th April
1957 set 25 was once again outshopped from Lancing with 3780 recorded as an E4
exam (this would have included a repaint into BR(S) Green) whereas 3780 was
only recorded as having an A2-exam. However, by this time there was a drive to
eliminate Crimson
Lake & Cream liveried stock and
instead of (A2-exam) varnishing the opportunity was frequently taken to repaint
coaches into BR(S) Green.
Coach 3780 was outshopped
from its next E4-exam 27th May 1959 with 6665 receiving an A2. Then
in early-December 1961 6665 outshopped Lancing E4-exam /3780 outshopped A2-exam
followed by 6665 sent to ‘Loose’ to be replaced by 6648 (E4-exam 1954 /A2-exam
February 1961). Further information is being sought.
|
BCK coach 6657 of ‘P’ set 199 at
Exeter Central circa 1953; the set unusually ran with two mis-matched livery
coaches. The coach number’s position is on the
left-end of the coach which also carries a broad Crimson Lake band just below
the cantrail. Both coaches were repainted BR(S)
Green on 27th July 1958. Note the frameless balancing
droplights on this coach; this being undertaken when it was refurbished for
the Bournemouth Limited in 1938. © T.A. Barry (Mike King Collection) |
Set 199
This set was specially renovated for Bournemouth
Services (outshopped 2nd July 1938).
During the fifties set 199 ran as a mis-matched
livery pair and the explanation is not entirely clear. Both
coaches (6657 & 3736) entered Lancing 18th March 1946 and were
outshopped in Malachite.
BCK 6657 outshopped Crimson Lake
& Cream (with a Crimson Lake section below the cantrail on compartment side
of the coach) on 8th June 1949. In Crimson Lake
& Cream livery, the cream on BSK 6657 did not extend full-height; there
being a Crimson Lake section below cantrail level on the compartment side.
As a set, no.199 was
outshopped A2-exams Lancing Carriage Works on 24th April 1951, 8th
July 1953 and 28th November 1955 (plus a visit to Eastleigh
outshopped 22nd January 1954) before outshopping in BR(S) Green (Lancing E4-exam( on 25th
July 1958.
‘P’ Set Livery Table
The table below provides
the liveries of these sets including the liveries of those coaches substituted
into the sets during their working life (italics) as set out in the CM&EE
& Lancing Record Cards.
|
Set No. |
Coach No. |
SR |
SR |
BR(S) |
BR(S) |
|
22 |
2790 |
1933 |
(1945?) |
27-Dec-50 |
2-Apr-57 |
|
(Feb-47) |
6577 |
13-Nov-48 |
(1945?) |
27-Dec-50 |
3-Jul-57 |
|
|
6691 |
(31-Mar-30) |
n/k |
(Nov-50) |
13-Apr-57 |
|
|
6669 |
(25-Apr-30) |
7-Jun-44 |
6-Oct-50 |
4-Jul-57 |
|
23 |
2792 |
(c.Dec-35) |
(1945?) |
1-Nov-49 |
13-Nov-58 |
|
(Feb-49) |
6575 |
Jun-29 |
n/k |
1-Nov-49 |
13-Nov-58 |
|
|
6731 |
(No) |
(New) |
(No) |
(2-Oct-57) |
|
|
6646 |
(31-Mar-30) |
(29-Oct-45) |
(14-Feb-54) |
(13-Jan-58) |
|
|
6652 |
(31-Mar-30) |
(3-Mar-49) |
(No) |
(14-Feb-58) |
|
|
6655 |
(11-Apr-30) |
(17-Sep-46) |
(5-Sep-54) |
(11-Oct-60) |
|
24 |
2832 |
Dec-35 |
20-Jun-47 |
No |
13-Nov-58 |
|
(Feb-49) |
6602 |
c.1930 |
Jul-47 |
No |
13-Nov-58 |
|
25 |
3780 |
c.Sep-33 |
20-Jun-47 |
No |
14-Aug-57 |
|
(Feb-49) |
6665 |
c.1930 |
n/k |
13-Jul-55 |
18-Jul-57 |
|
6648 |
(31-Mar-30) |
(9-Jan-45) |
(13-Sep-54) |
(23-Apr-58) |
|
|
26 |
2831 |
c.Dec-35 |
(1945?) |
24-Mar-50 |
8-Apr-57 |
|
(Feb-49) |
6586 |
c.1930 |
(n/k) |
24-Mar-50 |
8-Apr-57 |
|
|
6593 |
(11-Mar-30) |
(24-Jun-47) |
(No) |
(28-Apr-58) |
|
|
6665 |
(c.1930) |
n/k |
(13-Jul-55) |
(18-Jul-57) |
|
27 |
3775 |
c.Dec-33 |
(1945?) |
25-Oct-49 |
25-Apr-58 |
|
(Feb-49) |
6603 |
c.1930 |
(n/k) |
25-Oct-49 |
25-Apr-58 |
|
6646 |
(31-Mar-30) |
(29-Oct-45) |
(14-Feb-54) |
(13-Jan-58) |
|
|
28 |
2787 |
c.Dec-33 |
(8-Oct-47) |
No |
27-Dec-56 |
|
(Feb-49) |
6569 |
c.1930 |
n/k |
No |
10-Jan-57 |
|
|
4240 |
c.Jul-36 |
(21-Oct-46) |
(28-May-56) |
(3-Jun-58) |
|
6591 |
(11-Mar-30) |
(7-Mar-49) |
No |
Apr-58 |
|
|
|
6643 |
(31-Mar-30) |
(8-Jul-46?) |
(2-Jan-54) |
(10-Apr-58) |
|
29 |
2788 |
c.Dec-35 |
(8-Oct-47) |
No |
21-Jul-58 |
|
(Feb-49) |
6567 |
Aug-26 |
n/k |
No |
No |
|
|
6643 |
(31-Mar-30) |
(8-Jul-46?) |
(2-Jan-54) |
(10-Apr-58) |
|
|
6653 |
(31-Mar-30) |
n/k |
(17-Nov-49) |
(26-Jun-57) |
|
30 |
3788 |
c.Sep-33 |
(20-Jan-48) |
(No) |
(12-May-58) |
|
(Feb-62) |
6668 |
by Oct-30 |
(28-Jan-48) |
(No) |
(25-Apr-58) |
|
|
6601 |
(20-Mar-30) |
n/k |
(16-May-51) |
by 1962 |
|
31 |
2838 |
c.Dec-35 |
(3-Oct-45) |
(No) |
(15-Aug-58) |
|
(Feb-62) |
6598 |
20-Mar-30 |
(23-Sep-47) |
(21-Jun-55) |
(26-Apr-57) |
|
|
6662 |
(11-Apr-30) |
Yes |
(9-Feb-51) |
(9-May-58 |
|
168 |
2776 |
14-Dec-35 |
26-Apr-44 |
25-May-51 |
10-Jun-58 |
|
(14-Dec-35) |
6695 |
14-Dec-35 |
26-Apr-44 |
25-May-51 |
10-Jun-58 |
|
|
6655 |
(11-Apr-30) |
(17-Sep-46) |
(5-Feb-54) |
(11-Oct-60) |
|
|
6659 |
(11-Apr-30) |
n/k |
(1-May-51) |
14-Nov-58) |
|
172 |
2777 |
8-Oct-35 |
26-May-44 |
13-Oct-49 |
14-Aug-57 |
|
(8-Oct-35) |
6696 |
8-Oct-35 |
26-May-44 |
13-Oct-49 |
14-Aug-57 |
|
|
6664 |
(24-Apr-30) |
n/k |
(18-Sep-51)- |
11-Sep-57 |
|
178 |
2836 |
26-Nov-35 |
8-May-44 |
26-Sep-50 |
27-Oct-58 |
|
(26-Nov-35) |
6696 |
26-Nov-35 |
8-May-44 |
26-Sep-50 |
27-Oct-58 |
|
|
6666 |
(24-Apr-30) |
(28-May-46) |
(6-May-54) |
11-Sep-57 |
|
|
6650 |
(31-Mar-30) |
n/k |
(19-Feb-51) |
(6-Feb-58) |
|
179 |
3732 |
23-Sep-30 |
3-Jan-47 |
17-Apr-56 |
8-Aug-58 |
|
(23-Sep-30) |
6673 |
23-Sep-30 |
3-Jan-47 |
17-Apr-56 |
8-Aug-58 |
|
|
2837 |
(c.Dec-35) |
(3-Oct-45) |
(No) |
(15-Aug-58) |
|
|
6658 |
(2-May-30) |
(29-May-45) |
(18-May-54) |
(10-Mar-58) |
|
180 |
3733 |
9-Oct-30 |
31-May-48 |
No |
17-Nov-58 |
|
(9-Oct-30) |
6674 |
9-Oct-30 |
31-May-48 |
No |
17-Nov-58 |
|
|
6650 |
(31-Mar-30) |
n/k |
(19-Feb-51) |
(6-Feb-58) |
|
196 |
2778 |
8-Oct-35 |
8-Nov-45 |
9-Sep-55 |
30-Dec-59 |
|
(8-Oct-35) |
6697 |
8-Oct-35 |
8-Nov-45 |
9-Sep-55 |
30-Dec-59 |
|
|
6667 |
(8-Oct-35) |
(8-Nov-45) |
(28-Jun-54) |
(1-May-58) |
|
197 |
2779 |
8-Oct-35 |
(Apr-46) |
(7-Oct-55) |
(3-May-57) |
|
(8-Oct-35) |
6698 |
8-Oct-35 |
Wdn |
- |
- |
|
198 |
2780 |
8-Oct-35 |
11-Jul-46 |
18-Oct-55 |
30-Jan-58 |
|
(8-Oct-35) |
6699 |
8-Oct-35 |
11-Jul-46 |
18-Oct-55 |
30-Jan-58 |
|
|
4245 |
(3-Jul-36) |
(11-Dec-45) |
(22-Feb-52) |
(4-Jan-57) |
|
|
6670 |
(25-Apr-30) |
(14-Nov-46) |
(7-Jul-54) |
(29-Jan-58) |
|
|
6595 |
(20-Mar-30) |
(7-Nov-47) |
(No) |
(4-Apr-58) |
|
199 |
3736 |
Jan-30 |
18-Mar-46 |
No |
25-Jul-58 |
|
(Jan-30) |
6657 |
Jan-30 |
18-Mar-46 |
8-Jul-49 |
25-Jul-58 |
|
|
2833 |
(c.Dec-35)) |
(21-Aug-47) |
(25-Mar-55) |
(3-Jun-57) |
|
|
4246 |
(3-Jul-36) |
(15-Apr-46) |
(22-Feb-52) |
(4-Jan-57) |
|
|
6604 |
(Mar-30) |
n/k |
(May-53) |
(11-Mar-57) |
|
200 |
3737 |
Jul-30 |
21-May-46 |
No |
7-Sep-56 |
|
(8-Oct-35) |
6588 |
Jul-30 |
21-May-46 |
No |
7-Sep-56 |
|
BTK coach 3775 of ‘P’ set 27 at Exeter
Central circa 1953. Note the coach number’s position on the left-end of the
coach and the cream livery extending almost up to cantrail level. © T.A. Barry (Mike King Collection) |
Diagram Numbers
Notes for 2 Cor
(‘P’ Set) Coaches
|
Diag. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2102 |
Maunsell Six-compartment Corridor Brake Third
1930-1932 (high window) rstn.’4’ build (with single lavatory vent). Nos.3732 & 3733. Sometimes referred to as ‘pattern 2’, the diagram
number is the same for low-window (LW) 1926-1927 ‘pattern ‘1’ builds although
none appeared in the ‘P’ sets. |
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|
2110 |
Maunsell Six-compartment Corridor Brake Third 1931
& 1933 (high-window) rstn.’4’ build (with two lavatory vents). Nos.3775, 3780 & 3788 Sometimes referred to as ‘pattern 2’, there were
no low-window (LW) builds using this diagram number. |
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|
2113 |
Maunsell Six-compartment Corridor Brake Third rstn.’4’
build with slender overall finish of each coach assisted by narrow cantrail
guttering. 1935 (‘flush-sided’) coach
(sometimes referred to as ‘pattern 3’), nos.2776, 2777, 2778, 2779,
2780, 2787, 2788, 2790, 2792, 2831, 2832, 2836, 2837, 2838 being used in ‘P’
sets, 1936 (large corridor window) coach (sometimes referred to as ‘pattern 4’),
nos.4240, 4245 & 4246 being used in ‘P’ sets, Frameless sidelights were virtually flush with
the coach sides (larger lights having large radius corners); visible screw
heads where bodyside steel sheeting fixed to the wooden sidelight frames. Two single battery boxes fitted; one each offset to the left of the coach centreline
when each coach side is viewed side-on (replacing former double battery box
design). |
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|
2401 |
Maunsell Six-compartment Corridor Brake Composite
1926 (low-window) and 1929-1930 (high-window) rstn.’4’ builds (single
lavatory vent). Nos.6567 (LW), 6569 (LW), 6575, 6577, 6567, 6588,
6591, 6595, 6598, 6601, 6602, 6603, 6604, 6643. 6646, 6648, 6650, 6652, 6653,
6655, 6657, 6658, 6659, 6662, 6664, 6665, 6666, 6667, 6668, 6670 & 6672. The diagram number is the same for low window (sometimes
referred to as ‘pattern 1’) or high window builds (sometimes referred to as
‘pattern 2’). |
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|
2403 |
Maunsell Six-compartment Corridor Brake Composite
1935 (‘flush-sided’) rstn.’4’ build. Nos.6673, 6674, 6690, 6691, 6695, 6696, 6697,
6698 & 6699. Sometimes referred to as ‘pattern 3’. |
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|
2406 |
Bulleid Six-compartment Brake Composite with 10¼
sidelight vents, rstn.’4’ built June to September 1948. No.6731. All this build of Brake Composites were
originally allocated as ‘Loose’. |
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|
Further diagram numbers referenced in text (but
not in ‘P’ sets) as follows: |
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|
2302 |
Maunsell Corridor Composite 1931 (high-window) rstn.’1’
build (Replacement Set 180 CK 2302). |
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|
2654 |
Maunsell Nondescript Brake 1933 rstn.‘1’ build
(two lavatory vents). (Replacement Set 180 BSO 4439). |
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|
BSK coach 3732
formerly of ‘P’ set 179 © A.E. West (Mike King Collection) |
Appendix 1
Set
No. Allocations
|
22–29,
30–31*,168, 172, 178–180, 196, 198–200. *(Jun-62 to
Dec-62 only) |
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|
|
|
|
|
Dates |
Allocations
|
Notes
|
September 1948
|
Waterloo – West of England
|
|
September 1951
|
Waterloo – West of England
|
From September
1956 to June 1957 Set 168 was allocated to Bournemouth - Chester
|
September 1958
|
Western District
|
‘Cascaded’ down
onto local workings
|
The transfer of the lines, West of
Salisbury, to the Western Region at the beginning of 1963 saw the surviving
sets transferred and subsequently set working was abandoned by the new
owners.
|
||
Sample SX Diagrams for
Summer
1960
Set Nos. 22 – 29, 168, 172, 178 – 180, 196, 198 – 200,
Diagram 1
Time
Arrive |
Location |
Time Depart |
|
Notes |
|
- |
Wadebridge
|
6
58 am |
- |
from Berth |
|
7
20 am |
Bodmin General |
7
30 am |
- |
|
|
|
Padstow |
8
30 am |
FP |
+ 1 SK for Wadebridge |
|
8
39 am |
Wadebridge |
8
46 am |
- |
SK detached (for 4 30 pm to Padstow) |
|
10
22 am |
Halwill |
10
28 am |
FP |
+ 2-set (P), 3-set (L) MO (4/7 only), {09 30 ex Bude} |
|
11
58 am |
Exeter Central |
1
25 pm |
- |
|
|
1
36 pm |
Topsham |
1
46 pm |
- |
|
|
1
58 pm |
Exeter Central |
3
48 pm |
FP |
+ 2-set (P) FO (2/9 only), 3-set (L) MO (com.
29/8), 3-set (L) FO (9/9 only) |
|
4
46 pm |
Okehampton |
5
51 pm |
FP |
+ 2-set (P) FO (2/9 only), 3-set (L) MO (com.
29/8), 3-set (L) FO (9/9 only). 2-set (P) |
|
|
Halwill |
6
24 pm |
FP |
+ 2-set (P) FO (2/9 only), 3-set (L) FO (9/9
only) |
|
7
58 pm |
Padstow |
8
30 pm |
- |
|
|
8
39 pm |
Wadebridge |
- |
- |
Berth |
Diagram 2
Time
Arrive |
Location |
Time Depart |
|
Notes |
|
- |
Bude
|
6†20
am |
- |
from Berth |
|
06†52
am |
Halwill |
7
15 am |
- |
|
|
7
49 am |
Bude |
9
30 am |
FP |
+ 3-set (L) MO (4/7 only) |
|
11
58 am |
Exeter Central |
5
52 pm |
RP |
+ 2-set (P) |
|
6
56 pm |
Okehampton |
7
45 pm |
RP |
+ 2-set (P) |
|
8
17 pm |
Halwill |
8
25 pm |
- |
|
|
9
00 pm |
Bude |
- |
- |
Berth |
Appendix 2
Disposition
of ‘P’ set coach types
There were eight different coach diagram types used in the ‘P’
sets:
Corridor Brake Thirds comprised high-window coaches to diag.2102 (1931-built)
& 2110 (1933-built), flush-sided coaches to diag.2113 (1935-built) and
large corridor window coaches again to diag,2113 (1936-built).
Corridor Brake Composites comprised low-window coach to diag.2401 (1926-built),
high-window coaches to diag.2401 (1930-built), flush-panelled coaches to
diag.2403 (1935-built) and Bulleid coach to diag.2406 (1948-built).
|
Set |
Formed /Reform. |
BTK Nos. |
BCK Nos. |
||||||
|
High |
High |
Flush |
Large |
Low |
High |
Flush |
Bullied |
||
|
Diag.2102 |
Diag.2110 |
Diag.2113 |
Diag.2113 |
Diag.2401 |
Diag.2401 |
Diag.2403 |
Diag.2406 |
||
|
22 |
13-Nov-48 |
|
|
2790 |
|
|
6577 |
|
|
|
|
Feb-51 |
|
|
2790 |
|
|
|
6691 |
|
|
|
14-Jun-60 |
|
|
2790 |
|
|
6648 |
|
|
|
|
Nov-60 |
|
|
2790 |
|
|
6669 |
|
|
|
23 |
Feb-49 |
|
|
2792 |
|
|
6575 |
|
|
|
|
Dec-59 |
|
|
2792 |
|
|
|
|
6731 |
|
|
Sep-60 |
|
|
2792 |
|
|
6646 |
|
|
|
|
Nov-60 |
|
|
2792 |
|
|
6652 |
|
|
|
|
by Dec-62 |
|
|
2792 |
|
|
6655 |
|
|
|
24 |
Feb-49 |
|
|
2832 |
|
|
6602 |
|
|
|
25 |
Feb-49 |
|
3780 |
|
|
|
6665 |
|
|
|
|
17-Oct-61 |
|
3780 |
|
|
|
6648 |
|
|
|
26 |
Feb-49 |
|
|
2831 |
|
|
6586 |
|
|
|
|
1961 |
|
|
2831 |
|
|
6593 |
|
|
|
|
Dec-62 |
|
|
2831 |
|
|
6665 |
|
|
|
27 |
Feb-49 |
|
3775 |
|
|
|
6603 |
|
|
|
|
by Dec-62 |
|
3775 |
|
|
|
6646 |
|
|
|
28 |
Feb-49 |
|
|
2787 |
|
|
6569 |
|
|
|
|
Jun-62 |
|
|
2787 |
|
|
6591 |
|
|
|
|
c.Dec-62 |
|
|
|
4240 |
|
6643 |
|
|
|
29 |
Feb-49 |
|
|
2788 |
|
6567 |
|
|
|
|
|
11-Dec-59 |
|
|
2788 |
|
|
6643 |
|
|
|
|
17-Apr-61 |
|
|
2788 |
|
|
6653 |
|
|
|
|
Dec-62 |
|
|
2788 |
|
|
6672 |
|
|
|
30 |
Feb-62 |
|
3788 |
|
|
|
6668 |
|
|
|
|
by Dec-62 |
|
3788 |
|
|
|
6601 |
|
|
|
31 |
Feb-62 |
|
|
2838 |
|
|
6598 |
|
|
|
|
Nov-62 |
|
|
2838 |
|
|
6662 |
|
|
|
168 |
Oct-35 |
|
|
2776 |
|
|
|
6695 |
|
|
|
14-Oct-60 |
|
|
2776 |
|
|
6655 |
|
|
|
|
24-Oct-60 |
|
|
2776 |
|
|
6659 |
|
|
|
172 |
23-Nov-35 |
|
|
2777 |
|
|
|
6696 |
|
|
|
31-May-60 |
|
|
2777 |
|
|
6664 |
|
|
|
178 |
26-Nov-35 |
|
|
2836 |
|
|
|
6696 |
|
|
|
Jun-60 |
|
|
2836 |
|
|
6666 |
|
|
|
|
Nov-62 |
|
|
2836 |
|
|
6650 |
|
|
|
179 |
23-Sep-30 |
3732 |
|
|
|
|
6673 |
|
|
|
|
17-Jan-61 |
3732 |
|
|
|
|
6658 |
|
|
|
|
c.3-May-62 |
|
|
2837 |
|
|
6658 |
|
|
|
|
by Dec-62 |
|
|
2837 |
|
|
6673 |
|
|
|
180 |
9-Oct-30 |
3733 |
|
|
|
|
6674 |
|
|
|
|
3-Oct-61 |
3733 |
|
|
|
|
6650 |
|
|
|
196 |
8-Oct-35 |
|
|
2778 |
|
|
|
6697 |
|
|
|
24-Feb-60 |
|
|
2778 |
|
|
6667 |
|
|
|
197 |
8-Oct-35 |
|
|
2779 |
|
|
|
6698 |
|
|
198 |
8-Oct-35 |
|
|
2780 |
|
|
|
6699 |
|
|
|
25-Jun-60 |
|
|
2780 |
|
|
6670 |
|
|
|
|
c.Dec-62 |
|
|
|
4245 |
|
6595 |
|
|
|
199 |
Jan-30 |
3736 |
|
|
|
|
6657 |
|
|
|
|
8-Sep-61 |
|
|
2833 |
|
|
6657 |
|
|
|
|
c.Dec-62 |
|
|
|
4246 |
|
6604 |
|
|
|
200 |
Jul-30 |
3737 |
|
|
|
|
6588 |
|
|
Recommended Reading
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Recommended reading is as follows: |
|||||
|
The Illustrated History of Southern Coaches |
|||||
|
Maunsell’s SR Steam Carriage Stock |
|||||
|
Southern Coaches Survey – Pre-grouping and BR MK1 Stock |
|||||
|
Lancing 1956 |
|||||
|
|
|||||
|
Prepared by C. Watts with much thanks to the late
Glen Woods, historical author Mike King (including permission to use
photographs from his collection) the excellent works of David Gould and
the support of the Bluebell Railway museum. Copyright C. Watts & Photographs as stated. |
|||||
Blood and Custard Blood & Custard
Crimson & Cream Crimson and Cream 2-COR P-sets P sets North Cornwall West
of England Maunsell Brake Corridor
Composite Second Third Blood and Custard Blood & Custard Crimson &
Cream Crimson and Cream 2-COR P-sets P sets North Cornwall West of England
Maunsell Brake Corridor Composite Second
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and Custard Blood & Custard Crimson & Cream Crimson and Cream 2-COR
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and Custard Blood & Custard Crimson & Cream Crimson and Cream 2-COR
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and Custard Blood & Custard Crimson & Cream Crimson and Cream 2-COR
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and Custard Blood & Custard Crimson & Cream Crimson and Cream 2-COR
P-sets P sets North Cornwall West of England Maunsell Brake Corridor Composite Second Third Blood
and Custard Blood & Custard Crimson & Cream Crimson and Cream 2-COR P-sets
P sets North Cornwall West of England Maunsell
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Custard Crimson & Cream Crimson and Cream 2-COR P-sets P sets North
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& Cream Crimson and Cream 2-COR P-sets P sets North Cornwall West of
England Maunsell Brake Corridor
Composite Second Third Blood and Custard Blood & Custard Crimson &
Cream Crimson and Cream 2-COR P-sets P sets North Cornwall West of England
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Cream 2-COR P-sets P sets North Cornwall West of England Maunsell Brake Corridor Composite Second Third Blood
and Custard Blood & Custard Crimson & Cream Crimson and Cream 2-COR
P-sets P sets North Cornwall West of England Maunsell Brake Corridor Composite Second Third Blood
and Custard Blood & Custard Crimson & Cream Crimson and Cream 2-COR
P-sets P sets North Cornwall West of England Maunsell Brake Corridor Composite Second Third Blood
and Custard Blood & Custard Crimson & Cream Crimson and Cream 2-COR
P-sets P sets North Cornwall West of England Maunsell Brake Corridor Composite Second Third Blood
and Custard Blood & Custard Crimson & Cream Crimson and Cream 2-COR
P-sets P sets North Cornwall West of England Maunsell Brake Corridor Composite Second Third Blood
and Custard Blood & Custard Crimson & Cream Crimson and Cream 2-COR
P-sets P sets North Cornwall West of England Maunsell Brake Corridor Composite Second Third Blood
and Custard Blood & Custard Crimson & Cream Crimson and Cream 2-COR
P-sets P sets North Cornwall West of England Maunsell Brake Corridor Composite Second Third Blood
and Custard Blood & Custard Crimson & Cream Crimson and Cream 2-COR
P-sets P sets North Cornwall West of England Maunsell Brake Corridor Composite Second Third Blood
and Custard Blood & Custard Crimson & Cream Crimson and Cream 2-COR
P-sets P sets North Cornwall West of England Maunsell Brake Corridor Composite Second Third Blood
and Custard Blood & Custard Crimson & Cream Crimson and Cream 2-COR
P-sets P sets North Cornwall West of England Maunsell Brake Corridor Composite Second Third Blood
and Custard Blood & Custard Crimson & Cream Crimson and Cream 2-COR
P-sets P sets North Cornwall West of England Maunsell Brake Corridor Composite Second Third Blood
and Custard Blood & Custard Crimson & Cream Crimson and Cream 2-COR
P-sets P sets North Cornwall West of England Maunsell Brake Corridor Composite Second Third Blood
and Custard Blood & Custard Crimson & Cream Crimson and Cream 2-COR
P-sets P sets North Cornwall West of England Maunsell Brake Corridor Composite Second Third Blood
and Custard Blood & Custard Crimson & Cream Crimson and Cream 2-COR
P-sets P sets North Cornwall West of England Maunsell Brake Corridor Composite Second Third Blood
and Custard Blood & Custard Crimson & Cream Crimson and Cream 2-COR
P-sets P sets North Cornwall West of England Maunsell Brake Corridor Composite Second Third Blood
and Custard Blood & Custard Crimson & Cream Crimson and Cream 2-COR
P-sets P sets North Cornwall West of England Maunsell Brake Corridor Composite Second Third Blood
and Custard Blood & Custard Crimson & Cream Crimson and Cream 2-COR
P-sets P sets North Cornwall West of England Maunsell Brake Corridor Composite Second Third