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BR Mk.1 Corridor Second No. 25776
(Travelling College Staff Sleeping Car No. 99166)
This carriage is no longer on the Bluebell
The carriage as it was when offered for sale
(photo taken 17 September 2020)
Built as an SK (Corridor Second), it was one of twelve coaches modified in 1989 to form the "Travelling College" train, which, it was intended, should carry parties of school-children around the country on educational tours. The venture was commercially unsuccessful, and the Bluebell subsequently bought all twelve vehicles.
This coach was used as sleeping accommodation for accompanying staff, and has been used by Bluebell volunteers staying overnight - especially useful when you have to be up at 5am to light up the engines. It has now been replaced by a Mk.3 sleeper, and has been sold. The bogies were retained by the Bluebell, and replaced by others.
Type: SK (Corridor Second)
Built: 1962, at Derby (Lot 685)
Rebuilt: as Domitory, 1989, at Cardiff
Original No: E25776
Other Nos: TCL 99166
Seating: Originally 48 2nd class
Length: 63' 6"
Weight: 37 Tons, 43 Tons as rebuilt
Withdrawn: 1988 and 1992
Preserved: 1993
To Bluebell: 11 December 1993
Left Bluebell: February 2024
Further photos as of September/October 2020 - click on each photo for an enlargement.

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