© BloodandCustard

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

Condemned 4 SUB at Hove in May 1963
© Ian Nolan

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

Some entries for 1960 are missing.

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

Abbreviations

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

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

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

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

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

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

Letters & Numbering

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

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

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

Lights & Lamps

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

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

Light bulbs were called ‘lamps’.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Colin Watts, www.BloodandCustard.com

w/e 11-7-59

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

Vehicles shown in italics were NOT withdrawn

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

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

12-7-59

F J Pepper Esq. C&W Engrs

C&W Engr Platform 16

RSO Waterloo

Eastleigh

Kent Coast Electrification – Displaced Steam Stock

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

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

Vehicle Dia No. Built Notes

BSK 3192 135 1923

BSK 3193 213 1923

FK 7188 476 1923

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

SK 988 53 1925

SK 753 24 1924 ) To Lancing

SK 745 24 1924 ) for conversion to

SK 748 24 1924 ) Breakdown Vans

SK 2321 25 1922

SK 2323 25 1922

SK 2324 25 1922

SK 2330 25 1925

SK 2337 25 1926

SK 2338 25 1926

SK 2333 25 1925

CK 5585 2303 1929 (Not to be withdrawn)

E Tozer.

17-7-59

Ref:- NH/DIS/59/ET

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

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

Referring to telephone conversation of above date.

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

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

J S Cartlidge Esq.

Asst. C&W Engr.

Stewarts Lane

Battersea

E Tozer

17-7-59

Ref:- NH/DIS/59/ET

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

Memo to:-

F J Pepper Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh

Steam Stock Displaced for Withdrawal.

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

FK 7657

SK 2339

SK 2331

SK 2335

SK 2336

SK 1025

CK 5523

BCK 6888 )

SK 1026 ) 476 Set

BCK 6887 )

BCK 6571 )

SK 771 )

CK 5634 ) 273 Set

SK 787 )

CK 5636 )

BCK 6574 )

E Tozer

18-7-59

Ref:- NH/DIS/59/ET

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

Memo to:-

F J Pepper Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh

Steam Stock Displaced for Withdrawal.

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

BCK 6903

SK 1033

BCK 6904

FK 7614

Second 284

E Tozer

18-7-59

Ref:- NH/DIS/59/ET

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

Memo to:-

F J Pepper Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh

Displaced Steam Stock for Withdrawal.

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

FK 7714

BCK 3674 )

SK 1029 )

SK 1030 )

SK 1027 )

FK 7422 ) Set 951

FK 7421 )

SK 1031 )

FK 7419 )

SK 7420 )

BCK 3672 )

SK 843

E Tozer

22-7-59

Ref:- NH/DIS/59/ET

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

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

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

Gatwick/Horley (Gatwick station is nearest)

FK 7657 BCK 6903

SK 2339 SK 1033

SK 2331 BCK 6904

SK 2335 FK 7214

SK 2336 Second 284

SK 1025

CK 5523 SK 1091 )

BCK 6888 BCK 6886 ) Wdn 25-7

SK 1026 BCK 6883 )

BCK 6887

BCK 6571

SK 771 At Newhaven

CK 5634 CK 5152 ) Wdn 25-7

SK 787 BCK 6885 )

CK 5636

BCK 6574

Micheldever Hassocks

BSK 3192 SO 7781

BSK 3193

FK 7188 Horsted Keynes

SK 745 BSK 4043 )

SK 2321 Second 1080 )

SK 2323 BCK 6585 ) Wdn 25-7

SK 2324 SL 194 )

SK 2330 CK 5596 )

SK 2337 BSK 3577 )

SK 2338 SK 843

SK 2333 FK 7714

DSB 2644 734 ) Wdn 25-7 BCK 3674

TC 4759 P&P ) SK 1029

PMV 2342 SK 1030

PMV 2365 FK 7422

FK 7421

SK 1031

FK 7419

FK 7420

BCK 3672

BSK 4061 ) Wdn by Lancing

CK 5149 ) not yet

BSK 4059 ) marked

SK 1027

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

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

24-7-59

Memo to:- My DIS/59/ET

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

RSO

Eastleigh

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

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

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

Set 435 Set 441

BSK 3190 BSK 3204

SK 761 SK 746

SO 7989 SO 7786

SK 726 FK 7658

SK 728 SK 756

FK 7655 BSK 3203

BSK 3191

31-7-59

Memo to:- My DIS/59/ET

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

RSO

Eastleigh

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

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

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

SO 7903

SO 7907

BCK 6901

BCK 6902

BCK 6891

BCK 6892

SK 1034

R H Griffiths

8-8-59

Memo to:- My DIS/59/ET

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

RSO

Eastleigh

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

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

Eardley to Gatwick Rotherhithe Road to Horley

BSK 3557 SK 1115

FK 7216 SK 1120

FK 7217

FK 7220

FK 7223

R H Griffiths

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

14-8-59

Memo to:- My DIS/59/ET

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

RSO

Eastleigh

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

SK 1006 Eardley for Gatwick berth

BSK 3682 )

CK 5593 ) 480 set, Rotherhithe Road for Gatwick berth

BSK 3883 )

BSK 6893 )

SK 1039 ) 946 set, at Gatwick

BSK 6894 )

SO 7994 ) at Micheldever

S 329 )

S 360 Tonbridge for Gatwick

E Tozer

14-8-59

Memo to:- My DIS/59/ET

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

Stewarts Lane

Kent Coast Electrification Steam Stock. for withdrawal.

BSK 3557 Eardley for Gatwick. Marked wdn

FK 7217 Eardley for Gatwick Marked wdn

FK 7223 Eardley for Gatwick Marked wdn

BSK 3682 )

CK 5593 ) 480 set. Eardley for Gatwick Marked wdn

BSK 3683 )

BSK 6893 )

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

BSK 6894 )

BSK 2803 ) 239 set. Hassocks Not marked wdn

CK 5689 ) (damaged at Tunbridge Wells)

SO 7994 ) Micheldever Not marked wdn

S 329 )

S 360 Tonbridge for Gatwick Not marked wdn

S 1006 Eardley for Gatwick Marked wdn

21-8-59

Memo to:- My DIS/59/ET

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

RSO

Eastleigh

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

BSK 3678 )

CK 5600 ) 478 set. Horley Not marked wdn

BSK 3679 )

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

SK 1115 Horley Goods Yard Marked wdn

SK 1120 Horley Goods Yard Marked wdn

CK 5158 Clapham Jct for Gatwick Marked wdn

FK 7670 Eardley for Gatwick Marked wdn

BSK 3234 )

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

BSK 3235 )

BCK 6881 )

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

BCK 6882 )

21-8-59

Memo to: - DIS/59/ET

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

RSO

Eastleigh

Kent Coast Electrics, Steam Stock for Withdrawal.

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

E Tozer

28-8-59

Memo to: - DIS/59/ET

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

RSO

Eastleigh

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

BCK 6889 )

SK 1037 ) 944 set. Eardley for Gatwick Marked wdn

BCK 6890 )

BCK 6897 )

SK 1032 ) 948 set. Eardley for Gatwick Marked wdn

BCK 6898 )

FK 7216 Eardley for Gatwick Marked wdn

FK 7220 Eardley for Gatwick Marked wdn

FK 7416 Eardley for Gatwick Marked wdn

BSK 3688 )

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

BSK 3689 )

BCK 6899 Horley Marked wdn

E Tozer

2-9-59

Memo to:- My DIS/59/ET

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

Stewarts Lane

Battersea

Kent Coast Electrification Steam Stock. for withdrawal.

BCK 6889 At Eardley Marked wdn For Gatwick

BCK 6890 At Gatwick Marked wdn

SK 1037 At Gatwick Marked wdn

BCK 6897 At Gatwick Marked wdn

BCK 6898 At Gatwick Marked wdn

SK 1032 At Gatwick Marked wdn

FK 7216 At Gatwick Marked wdn

FK 7220 At Gatwick Marked wdn

FK 7416 At Eardley Marked wdn For Gatwick

BSK 3688 At Eardley Marked wdn

BSK 3689 At Eardley Marked wdn

CK 5597 At Eardley Marked wdn

BCK 6899 At Horley Marked wdn For Gatwick

BCK 6900 At Eardley Marked wdn For Gatwick

BSK 3555 At Eardley Marked wdn

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

3192 – 745 – 7188 – 988 – 329.

5-9-59

Memo to: -

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

RSO

Eastleigh

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

BCK 6895 )

SK 1040 ) 947 Set. At Gatwick Marked wdn

BCK 6896 )

S 1105 At Micheldever Not marked wdn

BCK 6583 At Micheldever Not marked wdn

S 267 At Micheldever Not marked wdn

S 1067 To Lancing to replace displaced coach in Lancing

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

BCK 6900 At Eardley Marked wdn

BSK 3555 At Eardley Marked wdn

9-9-59

Memo to: -

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

RSO

Eastleigh

Kent Coast Electrification, Steam Stock for Withdrawal.

Stock berthed at Horsted Keynes 8-9-59.

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

(Note Box means combined Tool & Ambulance Cabinet).

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

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

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

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

BSK 3569 - 1 CO2 - 2 Buckets all correct

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

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

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

1 Extension Ladder missing from ceiling fixings in van.

In Van and in order 1 CO2 - 2 Buckets

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

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

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

In van and in order 1 CO2 1 Ladder 2 Buckets

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

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

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

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

BCK 6582 Berthed NOT FOR WITHDRAWAL

Tool Box glass broken and tools missing ie: -

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

In van and in order 1 Ladder 1 CO2 2 Buckets

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

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

In van and in order 1 Ladder 1 CO2 2 Buckets

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

1 Coil of Rope 1 Axe (BR7151/8)

In van and in order 1 Ladder 1 CO2 2 Buckets

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

In van and in order 1 Ladder 1 CO2 2 Buckets

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

1 Axe 1 Medical Case (BR7151/8)

In van and in order 1 Ladder 1 CO2 2 Buckets

BSK 3677 Nothing missing

In van and in order 1 CO2 2 Buckets

BSK 3548 Nothing missing

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

BFK 7752 Nothing missing

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

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

BSK 3588 Nothing missing

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

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

1 Saw 1 Coil of Rope 1 Medical Case

In van and in order 1 Ladder 1 CO2 2 Buckets

TUNNEL No stock in the tunnel

BSK 3562 Nothing missing

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

BSK 4066 Nothing missing

In van and in order 1 CO2 2 Buckets

The following stock inspected on the 9^th instant.

BSK 3676 Nothing missing

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

BSK 3677 As 3676 above

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

BSK 3673 Nothing missing

Tool Box – Frame and Glass missing

BSK 2626 Nothing missing

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

BSK 4047 Nothing missing

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

BSK 4046 Nothing missing

In van and in order 1 CO2 2 Buckets

BSK 3570 Nothing missing

In van and in order 1 CO2 2 Buckets

BSK 3567 Nothing missing Tool Box glass & wood frame broken

In van and in order 1 Ladder 1 CO2 2 Buckets

BSK 3572 Nothing missing

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

BSK 3578 Nothing missing

In van and in order 1 CO2 2 Buckets

BSK 2754 Stripped of equipment at Lancing

Empty box retained

In van and in order 1 CO2 2 Buckets

BSK 3758 Nothing missing

In van and in order 1 CO2 2 Buckets

BSK 3545 Nothing missing

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

BSK 4061 Stripped at Lancing

Empty box on floor

In van and in order 1 CO2 2 Buckets

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

BSK 4059

In van and in order 1 CO2 2 Buckets

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

BCK 6585 Nothing missing

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

BSK 4043

In van and in order 1 CO2 2 Buckets

BSK 3473 (Non-Condemned) Nothing missing

In van and in order 1 CO2 2 Buckets

10-9-59

E Tozer

12-9-59

Memo to: -

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

RSO

Eastleigh

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

CK 5676 At Eardley marked condemned

SK 1118 Gone to Newhaven marked condemned

SK 1028 New Cross Gate marked condemned

FK 7219 Clapham Junction marked condemned

SO 7978 Hove marked condemned, direct to Newhaven.

E Tozer

12-9-59

Memo to: -

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

RSO

Eastleigh

Kent Coast Electrification, Steam Stock for Withdrawal.

BSK 6895 At Gatwick marked condemned

BSK 6896 At Gatwick marked condemned

SK 1040 At Gatwick marked condemned

S 1105 At Micheldever, to be marked

S 267 At Micheldever, to be marked

BSK 6583 At Micheldever, to be marked

CK 5676 At Eardley marked condemned

SK 1118 Gone to Newhaven marked condemned

SK 1028 New Cross Gate marked condemned

FK 7219 Clapham Junction marked condemned

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

E Tozer

19-9-59

Memo to: -

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

RSO

Eastleigh

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

SK 1036 At Eardley marked condemned

SK 1003 At Eardley marked condemned

SK 998 At Eardley marked condemned

SO 7961 At Eardley marked condemned

BSK 4095 At Clapham Junction marked condemned

BCK 6584 At Clapham Junction marked condemned

CK 5157 At Clapham Junction marked condemned

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

BS 3561 )

E Tozer

25-9-59

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

Memo to: -

Inspector E Tozer CARRIAGE & WAGON ENGINEER

Platform 16 CHIEF MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL

Waterloo ENGR’S DEPT.

EASTLEIGH

INVALID SALOON NO. 7919

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

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

F J Pepper.

15-1-60

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

Memo to: -

Inspector E Tozer CARRIAGE & WAGON ENGINEER

Platform 16 CHIEF MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL

Waterloo ENGR’S DEPT.

EASTLEIGH

INVALID SALOON NO. 7919

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

This will be dealt with in due course.

W J A SYKES

14-3-60

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

Memo to: -

M S Hatchell CARRIAGE & WAGON ENGINEER

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

Eastleigh ENGR’S DEPT.

EASTLEIGH

For attention of Mr.Murrell

INVALID SALOON NO. 7919

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

W J A SYKES

26-9-59

Memo to: -

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

RSO

Eastleigh

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

BSK 4075 )

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

CK 5168 )

BSK 4076 )

BSK 3237 )

SK 1117 )

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

SK 1021 )

BSK 3236 )

BSK 3218 )

CK 5141 ) 392 Set At Micheldever, to be marked

BSK 3219 )

S 253 At Micheldever, to be marked.

BSK 3754 Margate to Eardley, marked condemned.

FK 7215 Clapham Junction to Eardley, marked condemned.

E Tozer

3-10-59

Memo to: -

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

RSO

Eastleigh

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

BSK 2616 At Micheldever, to be marked condemned.

FK 7192 At Micheldever, to be marked condemned.

SK 749 At Micheldever, to be marked condemned.

FK 7621 At Gatwick marked condemned.

BSK 3738 At Eardley marked condemned.

BSK 3739 At Eardley marked condemned.

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

E Tozer

9-10-59

Memo to: -

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

RSO

Eastleigh

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

FK 7672 Eardley for Gatwick, marked condemned.

FK 7669 Eardley for Gatwick, marked condemned.

BSK 3559 Eardley for Gatwick, marked condemned.

BSK 3558 Eardley for Gatwick, marked condemned.

BSK 3552 Eardley for Gatwick, marked condemned.

BCK 6572 Micheldever marked condemned.

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

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

E Tozer

16-10-59

Memo to: -

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

RSO

Eastleigh

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

FK 7667 Eardley marked condemned.

FK 7668 Eardley marked condemned.

FK 7222 Micheldever, to be marked condemned.

SK 821 Eardley marked condemned.

E Tozer

24-10-59

Memo to: -

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

RSO

Eastleigh

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

BSK 3748 Eardley, will be marked condemned.

CK 5677 Eardley, will be marked condemned.

CK 5684 Eardley, will be marked condemned.

BSK 3749 Eardley, will be marked condemned.

CK 5669 Eardley, will be marked condemned.

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

S 1102 Micheldever, to be marked condemned.

S 1112 Micheldever, to be marked condemned.

BSK 4073 Brighton to Newhaven direct.

CK 5165 Brighton to Newhaven direct.

CK 5166 Brighton to Newhaven direct.

BSK 4074 Brighton to Newhaven direct.

E Tozer

29-10-59

Memo to: -

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

RSO

Eastleigh

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

BSK 2773 Berthed at Tattenham Corner, marked condemned.

CK 5664 Berthed at Tattenham Corner, marked condemned.

BSK 3194 )

SK 769 )

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

SK 722 )

SO 7798 )

BSK 3197 )

SK 791 )

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

FK 7205 )

E Tozer

7-11-59

Memo to: -

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

RSO

Eastleigh

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

Basingstoke

BSK 3726 Marked condemned

BSK 3737 Marked condemned

SO 7901 Marked condemned

FK 7673 Marked condemned

SO 7983 Marked condemned

Micheldever

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

S 1087 To be marked

S 1063 To be marked

Clapham Junction & Eardley

BSK 3209 Marked condemned

BSK 3210 Marked condemned

FK 7398 Marked condemned

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

SK 839 Marked condemned

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

E Tozer

14-11-59

Memo to: -

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

RSO

Eastleigh

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

SK 790 At Micheldever marked condemned

SK 788 At Micheldever marked condemned

SK 799 At Micheldever marked condemned

FK 7197 At Micheldever marked condemned

CK 5680 At Clapham Junction marked condemned

CK 5681 At Clapham Junction marked condemned

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

E Tozer

21-11-59

Memo to: -

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

RSO

Eastleigh

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

SK 825 Marked condemned, at Seaford

SK 778 )

FK 7218 ) Marked condemned, at Hamworthy Junction

FK 7785 )

SK 760 ) Marked condemned, at Basingstoke

SO 7964 )

BSK 3207 )

FK 7201 ) Marked condemned, at Tolworth

BSK 3208 )

E Tozer

28-11-59

Memo to: -

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

RSO

Eastleigh

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

BCK 6587 Tolworth marked condemned

FK 7399 Tolworth marked condemned

SO 7787 Tolworth marked condemned

CK 5662 Clapham Junction marked condemned

E Tozer

5-12-59

Memo to: -

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

RSO

Eastleigh

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

FK 7226 Brighton marked condemned, carded to Hassocks.

BCK 6575* Exeter marked condemned, carded to Micheldever.

BCK 6567 Exeter marked condemned, carded to Micheldever.

BSK 3574 Withdrawn W/E 28-11-59

(for J S Cartlidge Esq. information).

E Tozer

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

12-12-59

Memo to: -

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

RSO

Eastleigh

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

CK 5136 Marked condemned, Micheldever.

DBSK 3584 Marked condemned, Lancing to Micheldever.

TS 914 Marked condemned, Lancing to Micheldever.

E Tozer

2-1-60

Memo to: -

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

RSO

Eastleigh

Kent Coast Electrification, Steam Stock Withdrawn

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

Marked condemned.

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

Marked condemned.

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

Marked condemned @ Exeter will forward to

Operating Department Eggesford.

E Tozer

6-2-60

Memo to: -

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

RSO

Eastleigh

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

SO 7788 Marked condemned, Teddington.

SO 7959 Marked condemned, Micheldever,

CK 5687 Marked condemned, Eardley.

SO 7791 Marked condemned, Templecombe.

Stock withdrawn @ Lancing – to Newhaven

SK 819 ) marked condemned

SK 1164 )

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

TCB 4746 )

E Tozer

27-2-60

Memo to:-

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

M&E Engr. (W/Shop)

Eastleigh (RSO)

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

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

E Tozer

27-1-61

Memo to:-

M S Hatchell Esq.

M&E Engr. (W/Shop)

Eastleigh (RSO)

Steam & Electric stock for disposal.

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

SO 7961 Break up body, underframe, bogies.

DS 1552 Displaced Stewarts Lane M.P. Tool Van

Calor Gas fittings to be recovered.

Break up complete.

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

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

MBS 11074 ) Trailer bogies to Lancing

Two Dutch Motor Bogies to Selhurst.

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

DS 354, DS 396, DS 397 *.

Break up bodies and underframes, bogies.

The 6 3 8x4 wheels required @ Lancing for

IOW stock from 354 and 396.

* = 6 6 9x4 wheels

E Tozer

13-3-61

Memo to:-

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

RSO

Eastleigh

J S Cartlidge Esq.

Stewarts Lane

Withdrawal of Coaching Stock, ‘Phase II’

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

BSK 2794 Diag No. 2102 Ex 235 set.

BSK 2795 Diag No. 2102 Ex 235 set.

BSK 2800 Diag No. 2102 Ex 238 set.

BSK 2801 Diag No. 2102 Ex 238 set.

BSK 4057 Diag No. 2101 Ex 446 set Seaford.

BSK 4058 Diag No. 2101 Ex 446 set Seaford.

SK 800 Diag No. 2001 Ex 235 set.

SK 1126 Diag No. 2001 Ex 235 set.

SK 1138 Diag No. 2001 Ex 235 set.

SK 1209 Diag No. 2001 Loose.

SK 1198 Diag No. 2001 Loose.

SK 1216 Diag No. 2001 Loose.

CK 5148 Diag No. 2301 Ex 446 set Seaford.

E Tozer

29-3-61

Memo to:-

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

RSO

Eastleigh

Withdrawal of Coaching Stock, ‘Phase II’

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

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

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

BSK 4057

CK 5148

BSK 4058

E Tozer

10-5-61

Memo to: -

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

RSO

Eastleigh

Kent Coast Electrification Scheme, Phase II

Displacement of Steam Coaching Stock.

Your letter of the 1^st May 1961

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

bad condition in March.

Too bad for SV.

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

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

conversion in Mid 1959 on condition.

Too bad for SV.

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

Underframe damage Hassocks 24-7-59.

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

Underframe damage Hassocks 24-7-59.

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

Underframe and body damage Bournemouth 15-12-60.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rot to set-in the main members.

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

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

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

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

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

No. 2362 A Diag No. 2003 to Newhaven.

No. 2363 A Diag No. 2003 to Newhaven.

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

No. 657 A Diag No. 2022 to Newhaven.

No. 780 A Diag No. 2002 to Newhaven.

No. 781 A Diag No. 2002 to Newhaven.

No. 782 A Diag No. 2002 to Newhaven.

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

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

Below for your confirmation please.

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

(later addendum to memo ‘break up’).

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

(later addendum to memo ‘break up’).

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

(later addendum to memo ‘break up’).

E Tozer

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

10-5-61

Memo to: -

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

RSO

Eastleigh

J S Cartlidge Esq.

Stewarts Lane

Battersea

M Pettyfer’s attention.

K C Electrification Scheme, Phase II

Displacement of Steam Coaching Stock.

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

No. 1335 Hassocks To Newhaven – Break up.

No. 1337 Hassocks To Newhaven – Break up.

No. 1240 Hassocks To Newhaven – Break up.

No. 1249 Hassocks To Newhaven – Break-up.

No. 1272 Hassocks To Newhaven – Break up.

No. 780 Hassocks To Newhaven – Break up.

No. 781 Hassocks To Newhaven – Break up.

No. 782 Hassocks To Newhaven – Break up.

No. 657 Hassocks To Newhaven – Break up.

No. 2362 Hassocks To Newhaven – Break up.

No. 2363 Hassocks To Newhaven – Break up.

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

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

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

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

No. 1229 Micheldever To Newhaven – Break up.

No. 1289 Micheldever To Newhaven – Break up.

No. 1860 Micheldever To Newhaven – Break up.

No. 810 Micheldever To Newhaven – Break up.

No. 827 Micheldever To Newhaven – Break up.

No. 3734 Micheldever ) To Newhaven – Break up.

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

No. 3735 Micheldever ) To Newhaven – Break up.

No. 1369 Hassocks Hold for future SV.

No. 1313 Hassocks Hold for future SV.

The undermentioned are under review for possible condemnation.

SK 1801 Hassocks

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

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

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

Stewarts Lane being marked cond. to Hassocks.

19-5-61

Memo to: -

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

RSO

Eastleigh

Kent Coast Electrification Scheme, Phase II

Displacement of Steam Coaching Stock.

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

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

Drawgear housing and longitudinals bent, bogie transom bent.

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

maintenance dates show.

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

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

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

E Tozer

24-5-61

Memo to: -

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

RSO

Eastleigh

Kent Coast Electrification Scheme, Phase II

Displacement of Steam Coaching Stock.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(addendum to memo, break up).

Your comments please

E Tozer

24-5-61

Memo to: -

J S Cartlidge Esq.

Stewarts Lane

Battersea

K C Electrification Scheme, Phase II

Displacement of Steam Coaching Stock.

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

E Tozer

2-6-61

Memo to: -

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

RSO

Eastleigh

Kent Coast Electrification Scheme, Phase II

Displacement of Steam Coaching Stock.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BSK 4097 @ Eardley Operating request

SK 797 @ Eardley Operating request

CK 5643 @ Eardley Operating request

CK 5685 @ Eardley Operating request

SK 1161 @ Eardley Operating request

SK 1162 @ Eardley Operating request

SK 1163 @ Eardley Operating request

SK 1137 @ Eardley Operating request

SK 786 @ Eardley Operating request

E Tozer

5-6-61

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

Inspector E Tozer

Platform 16

WATERLOO

BUDE : M.P. DORMITORY COACH.

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

M S HATCHELL

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

7-6-61

Memo to:-

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

RSO

Eastleigh

Copy to

Station Master

Hassocks

BUDE - M.P. Dormitory Coach.

Yours of the 5^th instant.

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

E Tozer

7-6-61

Memo to:-

Works Manager RS.53/6/61/D

ASHFORD (K).

BUDE : M.P. DORMITORY COACH.

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

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

M S HATCHELL

7-6-61

Memo to: -

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

WATERLOO

Copies to: -

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

(ref: CLS/6901)

Inspector E Tozer, Platform 16, WATERLOO

COACHES FOR WORK STUDY TEAMS.

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

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

M S HATCHELL

M. & E.E. (WORKSHOPS)

C.M.& E.E. DEPT.

EASTLEIGH

7-6-61

Memo to: -

Asst. O/D C&W Engineer,

S.53/21/3/D

STEWARTS LANE

Copy to:- Inspector E Tozer,

Platform 16,

WATERLOO.

COACHES FOR WORK STUDY TEAMS.

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

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

M S HATCHELL

7-6-61

Memo to:-

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

Platform 16,

WATERLOO.

COACHES FOR WORK STUDY TEAMS.

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

M S HATCHELL

7-6-61

Memo to:-

M S Hatchell Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh

Copy to

J S Cartlidge Esq.

Stewarts Lane

For the attention of Mr. Pettyfer.

Work Study – Withdrawn O.S. – Dover.

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

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

E Tozer

7-6-61

Memo to:-

M S Hatchell Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh

Copy to

J S Cartlidge Esq.

Stewarts Lane

Battersea

Kent Coast Electrification Scheme, Phase II

Displacement of Steam Stock.

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

SK 1178 A Clapham Jct.

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

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

BSK 3681 A Hassocks (Rest ‘0’).

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

E Tozer

12-6-61

Memo to:-

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

LONDON BRIDGE

Copies to:-

Operating Officer, WATERLOO. (Ref S.3)

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

Inspector E Tozer, Platform 16, WATERLOO.

Acceptance Testing of Diesel Electric Locomotives.

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

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

M.& E.E. (WORKSHOPS)

C.M.& E.E. DEPT.

EASTLEIGH.

12-6-61

Memo to:-

The undermentioned RS.63/2/30/D

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

Inspector E Tozer, Platform 16, WATERLOO.

ACCEPTANCE TESTING OF DIESEL ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVES.

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

M S HATCHELL

M.& E.E. (WORKSHOPS)

C.M.& E.E. DEPT.

EASTLEIGH.

21-6-61

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

M S Hatchell Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh

Copy to

J S Cartlidge Esq.

Stewarts Lane

Battersea

Kent Coast Electrification Scheme, Phase II

Displacement of Steam Stock.

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

2755 cond. Hassocks To Newhaven 22-6-61

2756 cond. Hassocks To Newhaven 22-6-61

5655 cond. Hassocks To Newhaven 22-6-61

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

3665 Gatwick.

802 Gatwick.

793 Gatwick.

816 Gatwick.

5585 Gatwick.

5588 Gatwick.

795 Gatwick.

828 Gatwick.

804 Gatwick.

5155 Gatwick.

5591 Gatwick.

1142 Gatwick.

3554 Gatwick.

2360 Gatwick.

835 Gatwick.

2361 Gatwick.

836 Gatwick.

1092 cond. Gatwick P&P.

1104 Gatwick P&P.

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

1100 Gatwick.

7224 cond. Eardley.

1388 Eardley.

1387 Eardley.

7390 Eardley.

7391 Eardley )

7418 Eardley )

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

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

7414 Eardley ) “ON LOAN – TEST PURPOSES”

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

1159 Eardley ) vehicles & sent to Lancing

834 Eardley )

3750 Eardley )

3751 Eardley )

E Tozer

11-7-61

Memo to:-

Inspector E Tozer. RS.63.2.30.Hi

M.& E.E. (Workshops),

Platform 16,

WATERLOO

Acceptance testing of Diesel Electric Locomotives.

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

M S HATCHELL

21-6-61

RS.51/1/61/BU

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

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

GATWICK.

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

3554 A 804 A

1142 A 828 A

1225 Traffic vehicle 795 A

5591 A 5588 A

5155 A 5585 A

1825 Traffic vehicle 816 A

1826 Traffic vehicle 793 A

5685 A 802 A

1162 A 3665 A

1161 A 6650 Traffic vehicle

1163 A 2360 A

1137 A 835 A

5643 A 7397 Traffic vehicle

797 A 7392 Traffic vehicle

4097 A 2361 A

1100 P&P 836 A

1104 P&P E62633E (BSK)

1092 P&P

GATWICK. EARDLEY.

Up Side (Country End) 7391 A *

826 A 7418 A *

1872 Traffic vehicle 7403 A *

1247 Traffic vehicle 7401 A *

4048 A 7414 A *

2771 A 1388 A

816 A 1387 A

1181 Traffic vehicle 1153 A *

3502 Traffic vehicle 1159 A *

1180 A 834 A *

7390 A Broken glass

7944 (Rest. Car)

3550 A

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

for Diesel Electric Test 786 A

Running 3750 A *

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

To be marked 1377 A

“ON LOAN – TEST PURPOSES” 1390 A

1376 A To Elgh 22-6-61

1178 A

HASSOCKS. EARDLEY (Contd.)

1334 A 1372 A

4089 A ** 7224 A

5655 A **

2353 A **

4092 A **

1185 A **

3681 A **

1335 A

657 A **

1801 A

1154 A

2362 A **

2363 A **

2755 A **

2756 A **

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

Mr W Baker

E Tozer

22-6-61

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

M S Hatchell Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh

Copy to

J S Cartlidge Esq.

Stewarts Lane

Battersea

Kent Coast Electrification Scheme, Phase II

Displacement of Steam Stock.

O.S. 1376 on loan to Eastleigh.

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

E Tozer

26-6-61

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

M S Hatchell Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh

Copy to

J S Cartlidge Esq.

Stewarts Lane

Battersea

The undermentioned stock has been withdrawn.

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

SK 784 A Lancing. To Hassocks – marked cond.

FK 7415 A Lancing To Hassocks – marked cond.

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

SK 826 A Gatwick Not marked.

SK 812 A Gatwick Not marked.

SK 1180 A Gatwick Not marked.

OS 1377 A Gatwick Not marked.

OS 1390 A Gatwick Not marked.

BSK 4048 A Gatwick Not marked.

BSK 3550 A Eardley marked cond.

E Tozer

5-7-61

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

M S Hatchell Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh

Copy to

J S Cartlidge Esq.

Stewarts Lane

Battersea

Kent Coast Electrification Scheme, Phase II

Displacement of Steam Stock.

2771 BSK A Withdrawn – Gatwick, to be marked

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

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

No. 7392

No. 7397

E Tozer

6-7-61

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

M S Hatchell Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh

Copy to

J S Cartlidge Esq.

Stewarts Lane

Battersea

Kent Coast Electrification Scheme, Phase II

Displacement of Steam Stock.

FK 7402 A Withdrawn – Marked cond.

SK 2355 A Withdrawn – Marked cond.

E Tozer.

30-6-61

Memo to:- RS.53.7.Hi

Inspector E Tozer,

Platform 16,

WATERLOO.

Copy to:-

Asst. O/D C&W Engineer,

STEWARTS LANE. (Ref. CLS/6984)

SERVICE VEHICLES FOR DEPARTMENTAL USE.

CHIEF CIVIL ENGINEER.

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

M S HATCHELL

M.& E.E. (WORKSHOPS)

C.M.& E.E. DEPT.

EASTLEIGH.

7-7-61

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

M S Hatchell Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh

Copy to

J S Cartlidge Esq.

Stewarts Lane

Battersea

Service vehicles for Departmental Use.

Chief Civil Engineer.

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

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

O.S. No 1377 on hand @ Gatwick.

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

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

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

E Tozer

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

Memo. For Mr. A. Knight

COACHING STOCK WITHDRAWN

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

B 5663 Compo of 242 Set

Copy – Messrs. L. Cheesman

H. Elgar

A. Meads

H. Goldsmith

E. Roach, P.Car Shop

A. Burrell

R.S.O. Lancing

Papers – 19/16/20

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

Insp. Tozer Platform 16, Waterloo

C. Burchett (Fire extr. To be replaced)

E. Wood

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

8-7-61

Memo to:- M S Hatchell Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh

Displaced Steam Stock for Overseas.

As at W/Ending 8-7-61.

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

SK 810 – Diag 2001 Micheldever

SK 827 – Diag 2001 Micheldever

SK 786 – Diag 2001 Eardley

SK 793 – Diag 2001 Gatwick

SK 816 – Diag 2001 Gatwick

SK 795 – Diag 2001 Gatwick

SK 828 – Diag 2001 Gatwick

SK 804 – Diag 2001 Gatwick

SK 1142 – Diag 2001 Gatwick

SK 1162 – Diag 2001 Gatwick

SK 1161 – Diag 2001 Gatwick

SK 1163 – Diag 2001 Gatwick

SK 1137 – Diag 2001 Gatwick

SK 1154 – Diag 2001 Hassocks

SK 826 – Diag 2001 Eardley

SK 1180 – Diag 2001 Eardley

SK 812 – Diag 2001 Gatwick

BSK 2771 – Diag 2102 Gatwick (48 seats)

BSK 4048 – Diag 2102 Eardley

CK 5643 – Diag 2301 Gatwick

CK 5685 – Diag 2301 Gatwick

CK 5665 – Diag 2301 Horsted Keynes

E Tozer

13-7-61

Memo to:- M S Hatchell Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh

Displaced Steam Stock for Overseas.

Photographs were taken @ Gatwick as follows:-

CK 5685 Diag 2301

Interior of first class compartment from corridor.

Interior of corridor from second class end.

Exterior of vehicle from corridor side.

SK 1162 Diag 2001

Interior of ‘H’ compartment, from corridor side.

SK 804 Diag 2001

Exterior of vehicle – non corridor side.

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

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

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

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

E Tozer

23-8-61

Memo to:-

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

Platform 16,

WATERLOO.

SALE OF SURPLUS ROLLING STOCK.

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

M S HATCHELL

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

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

19-7-61

Memo to:-

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

RSO

Eastleigh

Acceptance testing of Diesel Electric Locomotives.

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

7391 SL

7418 SL 2503 Diag )

7403 SL 2503 Diag )

7401 SL 2503 Diag ) Rest 0

7402 SL 2503 Diag )

7414 B/H 2503 Diag ) 12 for the train

1153 B/H plus 2 spare

1159 B/H all marked ON LOAN – TEST PURPOSES

834 B/H

3750 B/H

3751 SL in March not in train

841 SL

7392 B/H

7397 B/H

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

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

SL = Stewarts Lane

B/H = Blackheath.

E Tozer

21-7-61

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

M S Hatchell Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh

Copy to

J S Cartlidge Esq.

Stewarts Lane

Battersea

Kent Coast Electrification Scheme – Phase II.

Displacement of Steam Stock.

FK 7400 Withdrawn @ Rotherhithe Road, marked cond.

SK 1136 Withdrawn @ Rotherhithe Road, marked cond.

SK 765 Withdrawn @ Rotherhithe Road, marked cond.

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

Withdrawn – Carded to Micheldever, to be marked condemned.

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

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

E Tozer

21-7-61

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

M S Hatchell Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh

Kent Coast Displaced Steam Stock.

Request from Mr. Double 19-7-61

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

SK 1114 Diag 2001 ) Micheldever to Eastleigh

SK 810 Diag 2001 )

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

E Tozer

26-7-61

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

M S Hatchell Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh

Copy to

J S Cartlidge Esq.

Stewarts Lane

Battersea

Kent Coast Electrification Scheme – Phase II.

Displacement of Steam Stock.

SK 818 Withdrawn Eardley, marked cond.

SK 806 Withdrawn Eardley, marked cond.

FK 7211 Withdrawn Eardley, marked cond.

BSK 4066 Withdrawn Eardley, marked cond.

E Tozer

2-8-61

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

M S Hatchell Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh

Copy to

J S Cartlidge Esq.

Stewarts Lane

Battersea

Kent Coast Electrification Scheme – Phase II.

Displacement of Steam Stock.

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

BSK 4066 to be deleted. Returned to traffic.

Withdrawn:-

SK 759 A Clapham Jct. Marked cond.

S 1077 ) P&P Merton Abbey Marked cond.

BC 6407 ) 657 To Newhaven direct.

BSK 2793 B Eardley Marked cond.

BSK 3664 A Brookwood not marked

To Eardley for marking

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

BSK 4096 A Micheldever to be marked.

E Tozer

4-8-61

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

M S Hatchell Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh

Copy to

J S Cartlidge Esq.

Stewarts Lane

Battersea

Kent Coast Electrification Scheme – Phase II.

Displacement of Steam Stock.

TX 1064 A Withdrawn, not marked cond.

TX 1097 A Withdrawn, not marked cond.

E Tozer

10-8-61

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

M S Hatchell Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh

Copy to

J S Cartlidge Esq.

Stewarts Lane

Battersea

Kent Coast Electrification Scheme – Phase II.

Displacement of Steam Stock.

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

Withdrawn and marked cond.

SK 814 A Withdrawn and marked cond. Clapham Jct.

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

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

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

E Tozer

14-8-61

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

M S Hatchell Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh

Copy to

J S Cartlidge Esq.

Stewarts Lane

Battersea

Kent Coast Electrification Scheme – Phase II.

Displacement of Steam Stock.

SK 813 A Withdrawn Clapham Jct. Marked cond.

CK 5678 B of 760 Set Withdrawn Eardley Marked cond.

BCK 3752 B of 222 Set Withdrawn Eardley Marked cond.

BCK 3753 B of 222 Set Withdrawn Eardley Marked cond.

SK 969 B Withdrawn Eardley Marked cond.

SK 1061 B Withdrawn Eardley Marked cond.

SK 1173 A Withdrawn Rotherhithe Road Marked cond.

SK 1144 A Withdrawn Rotherhithe Road Marked cond.

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

E Tozer

18-8-61

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

Mr I Read,

C&W,

Basingstoke.

Copy to

S.M.

Micheldever.

Kent Coast Electrification Scheme – Phase II.

Displacement of Steam Stock.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

E Tozer

23-8-61

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

M S Hatchell Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh

Copy to

J S Cartlidge Esq.

Stewarts Lane

Battersea

Kent Coast Displacement – Phase II.

BSK 3686 B Withdrawn Eardley Marked cond.

SK 815 A Withdrawn Clapham Jct. Marked cond.

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

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

BSK 3671 B Withdrawn Eastleigh To be marked and

Carded to Micheldever.

SK 1156 A Withdrawn Eardley Marked cond.

BSK 3742 A )

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

BSK 3743 A )

SK 777 A Withdrawn Eardley Marked cond.

E Tozer

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

24-8-61

Memo to:- RS.53/7/Hi

M S Hatchell Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh

Copy to

J S Cartlidge Esq.

Stewarts Lane

Battersea

Service Vehicles for Departmental Use.

Chief Civil Engineer.

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

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

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

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

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

O.S. 1387: New number, )

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

O.S. 1397: New number, )

All to Diag No. 2005

E Tozer

24-8-61

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

M S Hatchell Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh

Sale of Surplus Rolling Stock.

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

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

The stock is not being held.

E Tozer

28-8-61

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

M S Hatchell Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh

Sale of Surplus Rolling Stock.

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

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

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

R H Griffiths.

28-8-61

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

Mr. Ralph

Supplies & Contract Dept.

Sale of Surplus Rolling Stock.

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

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

I trust these will meet your requirements.

R H Griffiths.

2-9-61

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

M S Hatchell Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh

Copy to

J S Cartlidge Esq.

Stewarts Lane

Battersea

Kent Coast Displacement – Phase II.

SO 1394 A Withdrawn Clapham Jct. Marked cond.

SO 1398 A Withdrawn Clapham Jct. Marked cond.

BSK 3670 B Withdrawn Clapham Jct. Marked cond.

FK 7213 A Withdrawn Clapham Jct. Marked cond.

All carded to Eardley for stabling.

E Tozer

9-9-61

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

M S Hatchell Esq.

RSO

Eastleigh

Copy to

J S Cartlidge Esq.

Stewarts Lane

Battersea

Kent Coast Displacement – Phase II.

BSK 2796 B Withdrawn at Horsted Keynes. Marked cond.

BSK 2797 B Withdrawn at Horsted Keynes. Marked cond.

SK 794 A Withdrawn at Horsted Keynes. Marked cond.

SK 1170 A Withdrawn at Horsted Keynes. Marked cond.

SK 1171 A Withdrawn at Horsted Keynes. Marked cond.

SK 1172 A Withdrawn at Horsted Keynes. Marked cond.

CK 5682 A Withdrawn at Horsted Keynes. Marked cond.

CK 5683 A Withdrawn at Horsted Keynes. Marked cond.

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

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

SK 1168 A Withdrawn at Clapham Jct. Marked cond.

SO 1400 A Withdrawn at Clapham Jct. Marked cond.

BSK 2766 B Withdrawn at Clapham Jct. Marked cond.

SK 817 B Withdrawn at Clapham Jct. Marked cond.

SK 809 A Withdrawn at Clapham Jct. Marked cond.

SK 785 A Withdrawn at Micheldever to be marked.

SK 783 A Withdrawn at Clapham Jct. Marked cond.

BSK 4050 B Withdrawn at Eardley. Marked cond.

BSK 2759 B Withdrawn at Eardley. Marked cond.

CK 5671 B Withdrawn at Eardley. Marked cond.

BSK 2760 B Withdrawn at Eardley. Marked cond.

R H Griffiths

BloodandCustard note: 971 later bought by Bluebell Railway

24-4-62

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

Condemned Coach BSK No. 3554 at Ardingly.

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

24-4-62

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

Condemned Coach BSK No. 3554 at Ardingly.

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

12-7-62

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

Condemned Coach BSK No. 3554 at Ardingly.

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

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

30-7-62

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

Condemned Coach BSK No. 3554 at Ardingly.

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

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

22-10-62

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

Condemned Coach BSK No. 3554 at Ardingly.

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

4-7-62

Bogie Luggage Vans, Worthy Down 3^rd July 1962

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

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

Last Paint date: 9-56, Crimson Lake Livery

Body:- Panels reasonably sound

Exterior paint bad (peeling off)

Interior paint bad (peeling off)

Floor:- Decolite – good condition

Gangways:- BS(A) Diaphragm perished.

Scissors and faceplate sound.

Metal extension frame, slight buckle at bottom corners.

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

Solebar flanges are thin.

Wood members, sound and dry.

Bogies:- Steel reasonably good.

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

Mountings:- Either side screw brake operative.

Vacuum cylinders, main pipe and steam pipes require testing.

Oval face buffers, Gidge drawgear.

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

Berthing position at Worthy Down

Winchester Junction end – line broken – no entry or exit

6586 BCK 1123 SK 2349 Van 3732 BSK

1254 SK 3230* BSK 2347 Van 1248 SK

1204 SK 5144* CK 2358 Van 5691 CK

1921 SK 3227* BSK 2356 Van 1806 SK

1247 SK 2370 Van 4066 BSK 1228 SK

1840 SK 2312 Van 2487 Van 1269 SK

1240 SK 2329 Van 2333 Van 7231 FK

1250 SK 2350 Van 2476 Van 1399 SO

7842 DC 2472 Van 2488 Van 1128 SK

3730 BSK 2354 Van 2331 Van 3725 BSK

6569 BCK 2382 Van 2344 Van

1315 SO 2482 Van 2290 Van

5637 CK 2308 Van 2464 Van

5646 CK 2465 Van followed by

1226 SK 2315 Van 12 electrics

830 SK 2337 Van and 10 steam

* = 398 set, no intermediate buffers.

12-7-62

Memo to C&W Foreman, Basingstoke.

Copy to SM Micheldever.

Steam stock berthed at Micheldever

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

BSK 3192 ) by ordinary means, freight haul

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

SK 750 ) order, Line manager’s Office

SK 761 ) advised to run any time commencing

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

SK 726 )

SK 1023 )

SK 5779 )

FO 3502 ) Required at Eastleigh during

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

FO 3510 ) as fitted train

FO 3501 )

FO 3509 )

8-8-62

Steam stock maintenance

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

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

3 Set No. 810, due V 11-62

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

8-8-62

Memo to Works Manager, Ashford

Details required to repair luggage/utility vans

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

25-9-62

Ref:- RS 60/2/56/Hi

PORTSMOUTH (FRATTON) CONCENTRATION POINT

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

5-12-62

Ref:- RS 60/2/56/Hi

Portsmouth (Fratton) Concentration Point

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

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

18-12-62

Ref:- RS 60/2/56/Hi

Portsmouth (Fratton) Concentration Point

Yours of 5^th instant.

C.C.T. 2257

C.C.T. 2262

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

5-2-63

Ref:- RS 60/2/56/Hi

PORTSMOUTH (FRATTON) CONCENTRATION POINT

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

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

19-2-63

Ref:- RS 60/2/56/Hi

Portsmouth (Fratton) Concentration Point

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

6-3-63

Ref:- RS 60/2/56/Hi

Portsmouth (Fratton) Concentration Point

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

7-3-63

Ref:- RS 60/2/56/Hi

Portsmouth (Fratton) Concentration Point

Yours of the 6-3-63

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

24-10-62

Memo to M&E Elect. Engr. Lancing works

Pullman Car ‘Minerva’

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

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

29-10-62

Suburban Electric Stock, commode handles robbed at Shepperton.

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

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

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

Unit 4700 ) Total 113 missing

Weekend 29/30-9-62

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

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

Unit 4284 ) Total 147 missing

Weekend 27/28/10-62

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

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

Unit 4299 ) Total 149 missing

Unit 4743 )

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

* = diverted to Selhurst.

Vehicles at Micheldever stripped to maintain above for service.

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

29-10-62

Withdrawn stock to Newhaven.

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

BSK 3213 ) 385 Pull-Push set

BCK 6564 )

BSK 3779 *

SO 1339

FK 7406

SO 7796

SK 1856

FK 7230 *

SK 1201

SK 1188

SK 1196

BCK 6666 *

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

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

Notes added to the memo:-

6-11-62 all marked.

12 x to Newhaven 11-11-62

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

1-11-62

Ref:- D15/3/1

Work Study Accommodation.

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

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

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

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

2-11-62

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

Steam stock withdrawn W/E 3-11-62

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

Micheldever

BSK 3790

Eardley

SK 1869

XXX

7-11-62

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

Read columns downwards for coaches in standing order.

HORSTED KEYNES

HORSTED KEYNES

S 1057 BSK 3752 SO 4394 SK 820

S 1061 BSK 3753 SO 7789 CK 5639

SK 1156 SK 1168 SK 798 SK 1122

SK 813 BSK 3670 SK 1135 BSK 3717

CK 5610 BSK 2759 SK 1130 BSK 3664

SK 759 CK 5671 SK 783 SK 803

BSK 3736 BSK 2760 BSK 3573 BSK 4051

BSK 2796 FK 7213 BSK 2766 CK 5592

CK 5683 S 1070 SK 809 SK 1139

CK 5682 S 971 FK 7409 SK 1167

SK 1170 BSK 4050 SK 840 BSK 3747

SK 1172 BSK 3686 S 1069 SK 747

SK 794 BSK 3722 SK 1121 SO 7962

SK 1171 SK 1140 BSK 2769 FK 7209

BSK 2797 SK 837 SK 1157 BSK 3746

BSK 3742 SK 1127 SK 1155 BSK 3666

CK 5644 BSK 3723 SK 1158 CK 5589

BSK 3743 RS 7841 SK 1150 CK 5587

SK 769 BSK 2758 BSK 2770 BSK 3667

SK 2359 CK 5670 BSK 3716 CK 5590

SK 777 BSK 2757 CK 5635 SK 1114

S 969 SK 817 SK 1134 SK 810

SK 814 SK 1147 CK 5656 BSK 3206

BSK 3671 SK 785 CK 5645 BSK 3735

CK 5640 SK 833 SK 658 SK 1175

CK 5659 BSK 2798 BSK 2799 SK 2354

BSK 3740

105 vehicles

HOOK

WORTHY DOWN

WORTHY DOWN

EARDLEY

HOOK WORTHY DOWN EARDLEY

SO 1325 BCK 6586 SO 1386 SK 1839

SK 1227 SK 1254 SO 1383 BSK 3789

SK 1233 SK 1204 SO 1371 BSK 3785

SK 1850 SK 1921 SO 1397 BCK 6651

SK 1809 SK 1247 SO 1398 SK 1220

5 vehicles SK 1840 Res 7843 SK 1869

SK 1250 Buf 7931 Buf 7958

Res 7842 Buf 7950 Buf 7863

SK 842 Buf 7946 Buf 7871

BSK 3730 SK 811 Buf 7859

BCK 6569 BSK 2802 Buf 7862

SO 1315 SK 1214 Buf 7866

CK 5637 SO 1350 Buf 7870

CK 5646 SO 1346 Caf 9213E

SK 1226 SO 1336

SK 830 SO 1319

Continued

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

SK 830 SO 1358 Buf 8000

SK 1123 SO 1312

BSK 3230 SO 1333 CLAPHAM JCT.

CK 5144 SO 1329 Caf 9211E

BSK 3227 FK 7412

B.LV 2370 BSK 3782 WIMBLEDON

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

B.LV 2329 SK 1877 MBS 8143

B.LV 2350 38 vehicles TS 9603

24 vehicles MBS 8144

MICHELDEVER	FULLERTON	STRAWBERRY HILL
		HASSOCKS

MICHELDEVER FULLERTON STRAWBERRY HILL

BSK 3213 MBS 8462 90 set De-icing

BCK 6564 MBS 8461 DS 347

BSK 3779 MBS 8428 DS 348

SO 1339 MBS 8424

FK 7406 MBS 8469 HASSOCKS

SO 7796 MBS 8470 213 set ‘Res 0’

SK 1856 6 vehicles BSK 3684

FK 7230 CK 5598

SK 1201 BSK 3685

SK 1188 181 set ‘Res 1’

SK 1196 BSK 4087

BCK 6666 CK 5173

SK 1882 CK 5174

BSK 3778 BSK 4088

BSK 3790 pt 437 set ‘Res 4’

BCK 6577 BSK 3193

CK 5578 BSK 3194

BSK 3729 SK 726

Res 7933 SK 761

Res 7998 SK 750

R/Buf 7867 BSK 3554

Res 7880 FK 7400

BCK 6588

BCK 6600

MBS 8442

MBS 8441

MBS 8432

MBS 8460

MBS 8436

MBS 8435

MBS 8425

MBS 8426

32 vehicles

3-11-62

Memo to SM Micheldever

Withdrawn stock at Micheldever

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

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

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

7-11-62

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

Steam stock withdrawn W/E 10-11-62

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

Eardley

RB 7859 RB 7862 RB 7863 RB 7866 RB 7870

RB 7871 Caf 9213E *

Clapham Junction

Caf 9211E *

Hook

SK 1809

Winchfield

RB 8000

Micheldever

RB 7867 RB 7880 RB 7933 RB 7998

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

15-11-62

Condemned steam stock – Ardingly to Newhaven

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

Position at 14-11-62 Ardingly end

S 1057 ) SK 1170 )

S 1061 ) SK 1172 )

SK 1156 ) SK 794 )

SK 813 ) SK 1171 )

CK 5678 ) First 10 BSK 2797 ) Second 10

SK 759 ) To Haywards Heath BSK 3742 ) To Newhaven

BSK 3736 ) CK 5644 * )

BSK 2796 ) BSK 3743 )

CK 5683 ) SK 769 )

CK 5682 ) BSK 2359 )

16-11-62

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

Steam stock withdrawn W/E 17-11-62

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

Brockenhurst

BSK 3212 ex ‘Set 384’ P&P

Exeter

BCK 6590 ex ‘Set 108’

Winchfield

RF 7997

9-11-62

Memo to Inspector Tozer

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

WORK STUDY ACCOMMODATION

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

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

Inspector Tozer’s reply

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

WORK STUDY ACCOMMODATION

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

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

23-11-62

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

Steam stock withdrawn W/E 24-11-62

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

Seaton Junction

SO 1314 BCK 6589 ex ‘Set 104’

BSK 3737 ex ‘Set 200’

Axminster

S 1098

30-11-62

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

Maintenance of Electric Stock

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

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

3-12-62

Ref: - RS.51/1/61

Steam coaching stock withdrawn

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

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

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

Reduction in coaching stock

SO 1309 withdrawn Eardley and marked condemned.

BSO 4437 withdrawn Eardley and marked condemned.

3-12-62

Ref:- 16/30/11/62

Work Study Group, Slade Green

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

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

27-11-62

Memo to Outdoor C&W Engineer Copy to Inspector Tozer

STEWARTS LANE

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

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

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

Inspector Tozer’s reply

3-12-62

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

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

Yours of 27^th November 1962

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

14-12-62

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

Steam stock withdrawn W/E 15-12-62

Exeter

BCK 6573 SO 1370 ex ‘Set 106’

BSK 3733 SO 1303

Blackheath

BSK 4233 SO 1278 CK 5693 CK 5694 BSK 4234

(all ex ‘Set 953’

SK 1845

Okehampton

BSK 2787 BCK 6591

13-12-62

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

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

CHIEF MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL ENGINEER’S DEPT.

EASTLEIGH, HANTS.

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

MOBILE OFFICE ACCOMMODATION FOR WORK STUDY TEAMS

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

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

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

17-12-62

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

MOBILE OFFICE ACCOMMODATION FOR WORK STUDY TEAMS

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

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

17-12-62

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

Steam stock withdrawn, Ardingly to Newhaven.

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

SK 777

S 969 on arrival at Newhaven to be carded to Hassocks

SK 814

BSK 3752

BSK 3753

SK 1168

BSK 3670

BSK 2759

CK 5671

BSK 2760

(addressed to Chargeman Three Bridges

20-12-62

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

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

CHIEF MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL ENGINEER’S DEPT.

EASTLEIGH, HANTS.

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

MAINTENANCE OF RAIL SERVICE VEHICLES.

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

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

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

Later note

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

28-12-62

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

MAINTENANCE OF RAIL SERVICE VEHICLES.

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

29-12-62

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

Withdrawal of surplus stock

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

CAF 7939 Clapham Junction 18-12-62

CAF 7954 Clapham Junction 18-12-62

SK 1293 Clapham Junction 18-12-62

BCK 6645 Clapham Junction 18-12-62

SK 1815 Clapham Junction 18-12-62

SK 1854 Clapham Junction 28-12-62

SK 1844 Clapham Junction 28-12-62

SO 1448 Clapham Junction 29-12-62

SK 1274 Eardley 27-12-62

SK 1282 Eardley 27-12-62

SK 1291 Eardley 27-12-62

SK 1296 Eardley 27-12-62

SO 1311 Eardley 27-12-62

SO 1415 Eardley 27-12-62

SO 1419 Eardley 27-12-62

SK 1804 Eardley 27-12-62

SK 1811 Eardley 27-12-62

SK 1830 Eardley 27-12-62

SK 1859 Eardley 27-12-62

SK 1875 Eardley 27-12-62

SK 1918 Eardley 27-12-62

BSK 4236 Eardley 27-12-62

BSK 4241 Eardley 27-12-62

BSK 4242 Eardley 27-12-62

BSK 4247 Eardley 27-12-62

BSK 4249 Eardley 27-12-62

BSK 4250 Eardley 27-12-62

BSO 4446 Eardley 27-12-62

CK 5697 Eardley 27-12-62

CK 5700 Eardley 27-12-62

CK 5701 Eardley 27-12-62

BCK 6692 Stewarts Lane 28-12-62

SK 1846 Rotherhithe Road 28-12-62

BSK 2783 Andover 28-12-62

BSK 2784 Andover 28-12-62

SK 1838 Andover 28-12-62

SO 1423 Andover 28-12-62

SK 1288 New Cross Gate 28-12-62

SO 1417 New Cross Gate 28-12-62

31-12-62

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

Withdrawal of surplus stock

SK 1284 Bournemouth West 31-12-62

SK 1294 Bournemouth West 31-12-62

SK 1298 Bournemouth West 31-12-62

SO 1305 Bournemouth West 31-12-62

SO 1352 Bournemouth West 31-12-62

SK 1826 Bournemouth West 31-12-62

SK 1855 Bournemouth West 31-12-62

SK 1884 Bournemouth West 31-12-62

BSK 2779 Bournemouth West 31-12-62

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

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

BSK 3794 Bournemouth West 31-12-62

BSK 4239 Bournemouth West 31-12-62

CK 5696 Bournemouth West 31-12-62

18-1-63

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

Withdrawal of steam stock

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

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

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

18-1-63

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

Withdrawal of steam stock

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

EARDLEY

SK 1274 ex ‘Set 983’

SK 1918

SO 1282 SO 1419 SO 1420

SO 1291 SO 1296 SO 1311 SO 1415 ex ‘Set 212’

BSO 4436 BSO 4446

Below all moved to Newhaven 4-1-63

SK 1811 ex ‘Set 959’

SK 1830 ex ‘Set 956’

SK 1875 ex ‘Set 953’

SK 1859 ex ‘Set 961’

BSK 4236 CK 5700 BSK 4247 ex ‘Set 960’

BSK 4241 CK 5687 BSK 4242 ex ‘Set 957’

NEW CROSS GATE

SO 1288 SO 1417 for move to Eardley

BOURNEMOUTH WEST

All for move to Broadstone

SO 1352 BSK 3794

SK 1855 ex ‘Set 982’

DSB 3211 TCB 6562 ex ‘Set 383’

BSK 4239 CK 5696 ex ‘Set 956’

BLACKHEATH

BSK 4233 CK 5693 SK 1278 CK 5694 BSK 4234

all above ex ‘Set 953’

SK 1845

EXETER

BCK 6573 SO 1370 ex ‘Set 106’

BSK 2780 BSK 3733

SO 1412

STEWARTS LANE

BCK 6692

ROTHERHITHE ROAD

SK 1846 ex ‘Set 78’ for move to Eardley

OKEHAMPTON

BCK 6591

CLAPHAM JUNCTION

RSO 1448

CAF 7939 CAF 7954

SO 1293 ex ‘Set 212’

SK 1815 ex ‘Set 959’

SK 1844

BCK 6598 BCK 6645 BCK 6670

25-1-63

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

SO 1447

SK 1804 ex ‘Set 980’

BSK 4249 CK 5701 ex ‘Set 961’

EXETER

BSK 2787 SO 1303

BRIGHTON

SO 1410 for move to Newhaven

SOUTHAMPTON DOCKS

SO 1414 SO 1422 SO 1286 SO 1287 SO 1297

ANDOVER JUNCTION

SO 1423

BSK 2783 SK 1838 BSK 2784 ex ‘Set 249’

12-2-63

Memo to Station Master, Micheldever.

Withdrawal of steam stock

I have arranged for you 3 hours shunting on Wednesday 13^th February 1963 and trust you will be able to manage the same. Since my inst. on Friday last however, I have been informed that Newhaven cannot accept the train until Tuesday 19^th February 1963, so have been forced to divert the departure accordingly. Confirming our conversation of Friday last, the following will form the Newhaven train: -

BCK 6590

SO 1370

SO 1303

SO 1314

SO 1287

SO 1286

SO 1297

SO 1414

SO 1422

BCK 6589

19-2-63

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

Withdrawal of steam coaching stock

The following coaches have been withdrawn and are berthed at the undermentioned stations.

BROADSTONE

SO 1284 SK 1888

BSK 2779 SK 1884 BSK 2781 ex ‘Set 436’

SO 1298 SO 1305 ex ‘Set 430’

SK 1826 SK 1828 ex ‘Set 959’

TCB 6563 ex ‘Set 384’ P&P

DSB 4052 TCB 6560 ex ‘Set 381’ P&P

SK 1880 ex ‘Set 250’

ANDOVER JUNCTION

BSK 3800

BSK 3791 ex ‘Set 242’

SK 1874 ex ‘Set 981’

ROMSEY

BSO 4433 SO 1292 SO 1393 SO 1413 BSK 3776

HOOK

BCK 6663

SK 1246 SK 1256 SK 1833 SK 1895 ex ‘Set 428’

EXETER (for BASINGSTOKE)

BSK 2834 BSK 2835 ex ‘Set 430’

BCK 6593 BCK 6599 BCK 6653

SO 1300

CLAPHAM JUNCTION (for BASINGSTOKE)

SO 1283 SO 1295

SO 1421

EARDLEY

SK 1854

1-3-63

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

Withdrawal of steam coaching stock

The following coaches have been withdrawn and are berthed at the undermentioned stations.

BASINGSTOKE

SK 1261 SK 1819 ex ‘Set 433’

ESHER

SO 1299 ex ‘Set 430’

WALTON

BSK 2785 SK 1827 BSK 2786 ex ‘Set 250’

TEDDINGTON

SO 1413

SK 1823 ex ‘Set 960’

SK 1873 SK 1891 ex ‘Set 271’

WINCHFIELD

BCK 6594

EASTLEIGH YARD

SO 1294

SO 1301 ex ‘Set 212’

SK 1857 ex ‘Set 984’

SWANAGE

S 1050

Blood and Custard note, this coach later to Bluebell Railway.

8-3-63

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

Withdrawal of steam coaching stock

The following coaches have been withdrawn and are berthed at the undermentioned stations.

ROMSEY

SK 1270 ex ‘Set 983’

SK M1816M

CLAPHAM JUNCTION

BCK 6647

13-3-63

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

Service Vehicles for Departmental Use, Replacement of Tool Van No. DS.42897

Referring to previous correspondence, the Chief Civil Engineer has now decided that Second Brake No. 3785 will be too large for his requirements. Please arrange in conjunction with Inspector Tozer for a Passenger Luggage Van to be selected for the above purpose and let me have, as soon as possible, the usual estimates of costs of conversion and repairs. For your information, there are several P.L. Vans on hand at Micheldever.

15-3-63

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

Service Vehicles for Departmental Use, Replacement of Tool Van No. DS.42897

Referring to your letter dated 13-3-63.

I have selected PMV No. 2004 on hand at Micheldever to be sent to Stewarts Lane.

26-4-63

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

Service Vehicles for Depart mental Use, Replacement of Tool Van No. DS.42897

Referring to your memo No.37 of the 15^th March, will you please note that P.M.V. No. 2004 which was despatched from Micheldever on the 23^rd March has apparently gone astray and arrange for a similar vehicle to be selected and sent to Stewarts Lane Shops.

3-5-63

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

Service Vehicles for Departmental Use, Replacement of Tool Van No. DS.42897

P.M.V. 2004 arrived at Clapham Junction en route to Stewarts Lane, but unfortunately it was stopped at Clapham Junction and returned to Eastleigh on the 7 – 43am Van train to Eastleigh Works for repairs on the 29^th April.

As it should be on hand at Eastleigh will you please contact those concerned and have it “one way labelled” to Stewarts Lane.

6-5-63

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

Service Vehicles for Departmental Use, Replacement of Tool Van No. DS.42897

Confirming our representative’s (Hills/Cook) telephone conversation of today, please arrange for P.M.V. No. 2004 to be sent under “One Journey Only” labels to Stewarts Lane shops, advising me when it goes forward.

13-5-63

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

Service Vehicles for Departmental Use, Replacement of Tool Van No. DS.42897

Referring to your memo No. 47 dated 3^rd May P.M.V. No. 2004 was despatched to Stewarts Lane under “One Journey Only” labels from Eastleigh Works on 7^th May.

15-3-63

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

Withdrawal of steam coaching stock

The following coaches have been withdrawn and are berthed at the undermentioned stations.

MICHELDEVER

SO 1444

BASINGSTOKE

BSK 2833 BCK 6603 BCK 6657

NEW CROSS GATE

SO 1310

20-3-63

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

Memo to Works Manager, Carriage & Wagon Works, EASTLEIGH.

MAINTENANCE OF RAIL SERVICE VEHICLES

To assist the Outdoor Machinery Assistant to effectively cover his work during the time one or more of his Service Vehicles is under repair, I am loaning him S.R. C.C.T. No. 2042.

This vehicle is being labelled from Micheldever to you and, on arrival, I shall be pleased if, as a matter of urgency, 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, Waterloo advising me when it goes forward.

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

22-3-63

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

Withdrawal of steam coaching stock

The following coaches have been withdrawn and are berthed at the undermentioned stations.

EARDLEY

BCK 6597 ex ‘Set 78’

SO 1302

CLAPHAM JUNCTION (for BASINGSTOKE)

BCK 6644

EXETER (for BASINGSTOKE)

BCK 6658 BCK 6668

26-3-63

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

Steam stock withdrawn, Broadstone to Newhaven 28-3-63.

The remaining 10 coaches berthed at Broadstone will be dispatched to Newhaven on Thursday 28^th March 1963. The numbers are as follows:-

SO 1284

SO 1305

SO 1298

CK 5696

BSK 4239

BSK 3211

BCK 6562

SO 1352

BSK 3794

SK 1855

All marked with the appropriate symbol.

Will you please give attention as far as you are concerned.

29-3-63

Ref:- RS.51/1/63

Withdrawn Restaurant Cars

Referring to meeting held at Lancing on the 26^th inst.

Restaurant Car Nos. 7880 & 7867 have been ordered to Eastleigh for the removal of Calor/Propane gas fittings together with any useful material which can be used for the maintenance of similar vehicles to be repaired at Eastleigh in the near future.

To be returned to Micheldever when stripped.

29-3-63

RS.51/1/63.D

Withdrawal of steam coaching stock

The following coaches have been withdrawn and are berthed at the undermentioned stations.

EASTBOURNE (for EARDLEY)

BCK 6596 SK 1841 ex ‘Set 77’

CLAPHAM JUNCTION (for BASINGSTOKE)

SK 1848

EXETER (for BASINGSTOKE)

BCK 6652

BOURNEMOUTH WEST (for ROMSEY)

SO 1443

1-4-63

Withdrawn Restaurant Cars

Referring to meeting held at Lancing on the 26^th March

Two Restaurant Cars Nos. 7951 & 7862 have been ordered to Lancing from Eardley as requested for removal of Calor/Propane gas fittings etc.

Both to be returned to Hassocks when stripped.

1-4-63

Oxted Diesel Units 1302, 1307, 1310

The Line Manager has complained of the above units in service without water due to defective underslung supply tanks. These tanks cannot be repaired by the Central Section, they are a main works repair. I suggest they be taken in one at a time, how about Ashford works?

3-4-63

Oxted Diesel Electric Units

With reference to my Representative’s conversion with Mr. McDougall this morning, a strong complaint has been received in regard to Units Nos. 1302, 1307 and 1310 due to the fact that no water is available owing to defective underslung tanks and as agreed I am arranging for Mr Tozer to send these units to your Works one at a time.

Your assistance in this matter is appreciated and I know you will have the repairs carried out in as short a time as possible.

1310 went to Eastleigh 4-4-63.

1302 & 1307 to follow, St Leonards to Eastleigh with one unit, bring back 1310. Four days notice wanted.

26-4-63

Oxted Diesel Electric Units

Further to my letter of 3^rd April, unit No. 1302 has now been sent to you for repairs to the underslung water tank and I shall be glad if you will have the necessary attention given, letting me have 4 days notice

Prior to the completion of repair.

I am sorry to have to ask for such long notice but from transit and service aspects it is necessary in view of the fact that one more unit remains to be dealt with and this can be brought to Eastleigh on the same day as the release of the repaired one, and returned to Hastings with the same train crew.

4-4-63

Ref:- RS.60/2/64/Hi

Rochester and Chatham Goods – Work-Study Investigation

In view of the restricted space available in the Goods Shed at the above Depot, the Line Manager is anxious to provide a breaking-down or sorting point for forwarded sundries traffic.

It is suggested that a condemned bogie van or coach on its wheels would be suitable, provided one side was removed and the vehicle fitted with sufficient stanchions for supports to hold up the roof.

I should be glad of your observations concerning this suggestion and if it is considered practicable, please arrange with Inspector Tozer for a suitable vehicle to be selected and let me have an estimate of the cost of making a vehicle suitable for the Line Manager’s requirements.

If you wish to discuss this matter with the Line Manager’s Representative, please ring Waterloo telephone exchange, extension No. 2141 and quote their reference T.115/10.

3-5-63

Ref:- RS.60/2/64/Hi

Rochester and Chatham Goods – Work-Study Investigation

Western Region Syphon Van No. W2786 has been selected for the above and it is on hand at Stewarts Lane.

9-4-63

Ref:- RS.60/1/19/D

EXTENSION OF ELECTRIFICATION, STAGE 1, PHASE 2, (W.S.1080) –

REMOVAL OF REDUNDANT FACILITIES AT DOVER MARINE M.P.D.

With reference my representative’s conversation with you 28^th October 1960, BSK 3194 (081302) and SK 722 (081274) loaned to the Motive Power Staff at Dover Marine, are no longer required and I shall be glad therefore, if you will arrange for them to be taken away and berthed to suit your convenience.

Will you please advise Mr. Andrews – Queen Street, Ext: 274 – how you intend to deal with the matter and let me know the position if clear.

9-4-63

Ref:- RS.60/1/19/D

EXTENSION OF ELECTRIFICATION, STAGE 1, PHASE 2, (W.S.1080) –

REMOVAL OF REDUNDANT FACILITIES AT DOVER MARINE M.P.D.

Both vehicles, Nos. BSK 3194 (081302) and SK 722 (081274) arrived at Newhaven on 31^st May 1963 for breaking-up.

26-3-63

Ref:- RS.53/11/114/D

Transfer of Stores Stock – Lancing to Eastleigh

Two Utility Vans are required for the transfer to service for the above mentioned purpose and I should be glad if you would select two suitable condemned vehicles and forward same to Eastleigh Works for securing of end doors and re-lettering. Please advise me Van numbers and date sent forward.

4-4-63

Ref:- RS.53/11/114/D

Transfer of Stores Stock – Lancing to Eastleigh

Two Utility Vans Nos. 2276 & 2277 have been ordered forward to Eastleigh from Micheldever for conversion in connection with the above.

22-4-63

Ref:- RS.53/11/114/D

Vans for the Conveyance of Stores, Lancing to Eastleigh

Further to my letter of 18^th April and with reference to Mr Cook’s conversation with my Representative same day; I am sorry to have pressed you for the estimates but the two vans selected, Nos. 2276 and 2277 were unfortunately not sent forward from Micheldever. It has now been arranged that they will be despatched from that station to you on Thursday next, 25^th April.

4-4-63

Withdrawn Restaurant Cars

Cafeteria Cars Nos. 7939 and 7954 have been sent to Eastleigh from Andover for the recovery of ‘Stills’ boiler and Propane Gas fittings.

Please return to Micheldever without damage to the interiors and oblige.

10-4-63

Ref:- RS.51/2/1/D

Memo to Works Manager, Carriage and Wagon Works, EASTLEIGH

MAINTENANCE OF COACHING STOCK

Further to my letter of 29^th March, the first two R.U. vehicles Nos. 7860 and 7867 were sent to you on 4^th April while two Cafeteria Cars Nos. 7939 and 7954 were despatched the following day and I regret the inconvenience caused by this sudden influx but as I had to move 10 vehicles from Andover to Newhaven, it was more expedient and economical to attach the latter two cars to this train and detach them at Eastleigh.

In regard to all cars sent to you, in addition to the Propane Gas equipment you may think it desirable to also recover the Stills boilers for re-use but no stripping other than this should be carried out to Nos. 7939 and 7954 as the interior lay-out may prove ideally suitable for static mess rooms.

22-4-63

Tyneside Electric Stock – Eardley

The general interior condition of the twelve 2-car units on hand at Eardley are in extremely bad condition and in addition to various modifications will require a General Repair before being put into service.

2^nd Class Trimming (1/3) very dirty, worn seat edges and armrests, seats and backs slashed and Patched, rack netting adrift.

1^st Class Loose cushions and backs terribly dirty, some armrests patched with new material. The ‘fixed’ rugs are filthy.

Polish Door panels kicked and scratched, quarter light sills bare of polish, garnish rails discoloured.

Ceilings Filthy

Exterior Paint Condition very fair, requires washing down before passing a fair comment. Conduits, passenger communication rods, pipes badly in need of a paint.

Corrosion Majority of panels are free, a few ¼ light surrounds and the bottom of the doors show signs, also the edges of the pillars on which the Guard’s doors are hinged.

Underframes Corrosion due to lack of paint.

Bogies Corrosion due to lack of paint.

Wheels Tyre flanges hollow wear at tread, majority will require attention.

Brake Pipe hoses Canvas coverings worn and torn

Door Locks Rusted-up. Some coaches have Trigger locks, majority Triggerless.

Draught Welts 3/8” gaps at the bottom of the doors. Standing Pillar welts useless in many cases.

One Unit had a C6 repair in October 1962 The exterior paint is good, no visible signs of corrosion.

Trimming 2^nd Class In the open saloons some of the plain seats have been recovered complete in new material, some just the tops recovered in new material, those seats and backs not recovered are worn and filthy, not ever cleaned, extremely bad appearance.

Polish Reasonably good except window sills which are bare of stain. The polish received a touch-up and varnish.

Ceilings Good, repainted white.

1^st Class Cpt. The backs are filthy beyond words, and worsened by the act of putting new cushions in, shocking appearance.

Locks Triggerless fitted.

Some modifications required for SR Standard. Hand Lamp brackets in cabs required. Short circuiting bars

required in MBS and DTCs. End steps to be removed. ‘Restriction 4’ plates required. Seat backs in saloons

to be reduced in width. Compartment lettering required. Triggerless locks and striking plates required.

Route Indicator boxes required. Dimension plates required. Roof guttering to be cut-away at intervals.

Unit numbers required.

(centre buffer faces worn flat and some rivets loose).

Markings

E65320 MBS ) SP 6-67 lifted 6002 9-6-61 (P. V.)

E77109 DTC ) C1 2-55 C2 9-6-61.

E77113 DTC ) SP 4-66 lifted 6002 4-60

E65324 MBS ) C1 5-55 C2 4-60

E77106 DTC ) SP 12-63 lifted 6002 19-12-58

E65317 MBS ) C3 19-12-58 C2 23-5-61 (no C1 date)

E77100 DTC ) SP 11-66 lifted 6002 25-11-60

E65311 MBS ) C1 15-12-54 C2 25-11-60

E77107 DTC ) SP 10-63 lifted 6002 17-10-58

E65318 MBS ) C1 9-7-55 C2 17-10-58

E77110 DTC ) SP 10-68 lifted 6002 25-10-62

E65321 MBS ) C1 28-2-55 C2 25-10-62 (W Syn)

E77103 DTC ) SP 6-66 lifted 6002 9-6-60

E65314 MBS ) C1 15-1-55 C2 9-6-60

E65323 MBS ) SP 4-68 lifted 6002 20-4-62

E77112 DTC ) C1 15-3-55 C2 20-4-62

E77114 DTC ) SP 3-67 lifted 6002 9-3-61

E65325 MBS ) C1 5-4-55 C2 9-3-61

E65322 MBS ) SP 6-65 lifted 6002 12-6-59

E77111 DTC ) C1 8-3-55 C2 12-6-59 C1 8-62

E65312 MBS ) SP 5-65 lifted 6002 5-5-58

E77101 DTC ) C1 12-54 C1 5-5-58

E77105 DTC ) SP 2-63 lifted 6002 12-2-58

E65316 MBS ) C1 25-1-55 C2 12-2-58

NOTE

Location code ‘6002’ is Walkergate C&W Shops.

23-4-63

Ref:- RS.63/2/27/Hi

Extension of Electrification, Stage 1, Phase 2.

Ramsgate – New Carriage Inspection Shed.

Please arrange for the disposal of I.U. coaches Nos. 081271 and 081272 which are no longer required at Ramsgate.

6-5-63

Ref:- RS.63/2/27/Hi

Extension of Electrification, Stage 1, Phase 2.

Ramsgate – New Carriage Inspection Shed.

With reference to your letter of the 23^rd April, with a copy to me.

I am arranging for an inspection of Internal User Coaches Nos. 081271 and 081272 at Ramsgate to see whether they can be suitably used for further allocation of whether they should now be broken up and I will advise you the result of my inspection within the next few days.

3-5-63

Pull & Push Set No. 617

P&P Set No. 617 is required is required to work on the Western Division it is being worked from Tunbridge Wells West to Eastleigh for steam repairs, and should be at Eastleigh on Monday next 6^th inst.

Please advise those concerned.

8-5-63

RS.51/3/1/D

Memo to Works Manager, Carriage and Wagon Works, EASTLEIGH

WITHDRAWAL OF COACHING STOCK

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.

27-5-63

Ref:- RS.63/1/115/Hi

LINE MANAGER’S SUB-OFFICE ORPINGTON – PROPOSED REMOVAL OF REST COACH.

It is reported that the above coach is no longer required and I should be glad if you would please arrange demolition. There may be power and water supplies to be disconnected and if you will let me know what is necessary I will arrange for this to be done.

(Pencil note added to memo, Electric Light, Gas, Water, 2 Stoves)

4-6-63

Ref:- RS.63/1/115/Hi

Line manager’s Sub-Office Orpington – Proposed removal of Rest Coach.

Referring to the above and your letter of 27^th May 1963.

The vehicle has been inspected at Orpington and requires the Electric Light, Gas and Water disconnected before demolition can be carried out.

Will you please arrange.

4-7-63

Ref:- RS.63/1/115/Hi

Line manager’s Sub-Office Orpington – Proposed removal of Rest Coach.

Referring to Inspector Griffith’s memorandum No. 48 of the 4^th June, arrangements have been made for the services to the above coach to be disconnected and I should be glad to know how the matter now stands.

(Pencil note added to memo, Electricity cut-off, Gas & Water NOT yet disconnected 16-7-63).

17-7-63

Ref:- RS.63/1/115/Hi

Line manager’s Sub-Office Orpington – Proposed removal of Rest Coach.

Referring to your letter of 4^th July 1963.

The electricity has been cut off but the Gas and Water are still connected. The water is not operating but the gas still IS.

This was the position as at 16^th July 1963.

17-7-63

Ref:- RS.63/1/115/Hi

Line manager’s Sub-Office Orpington – Proposed removal of Rest Coach.

With reference to my letter of the 27^th May I am advised that all services, Gas, Water and Electricity, to the above mentioned vehicle have now been cut off, and should be glad if you would now arrange for the coach to be disposed of.

13-9-63

Ref:- RS.63/1/115/Hi

Line manager’s Sub-Office Orpington – Proposed removal of Rest Coach.

With reference to your letter of the 9^th instant.

I am given to understand from Stewarts lane Office that the disposal of this old coach body is the responsibility of the Chief Civil Engineer’s Dept.

We apparently only dispose of old Vehicles on wheels, as you are aware this coach is off its underframe and wheels.

You will therefore take up with the Engineer’s Section.

6-6-63

Work Study Accommodation, Grosvenor Road, Victoria.

Open Second 1358 was ordered forward to Victoria from Eardley when requested by Mr. Double. I hear it today that vehicle not dispatched, I have again taken up with G.M’s Office who have once again taken up with Essex House. I have phoned 2036 Mr. Russell’s Office advising him that vehicle will be at Victoria in next few days.

20-6-63

Ref:- RS.60/2/67/Hi

Work Study Accommodation, Grosvenor Road, Victoria.

Open Second No. 1358 has been sent to Grosvenor Road, Victoria for temporary use as Mobile Office by the Works Study Team.

Please arrange for the vehicle to be re-numbered 081809 and lettered “MOBILE OFFICE. TRAFFIC”

The I.U. plate will be sent to your Foreman at Waterloo.

19-6-63

3 Set No. 810 – Leaky roofs

Contractor built Set No. 810 built 1948, last General Repair 4-58, v9-60, last v 10-62 carded from Bournemouth to Clapham Junction for leaky roofs throughout. I have inspected the set and agree the roof canvas is porous, there are numerous cracks in the paint allowing the rain to soak into the canvas and there are several canvas patches. I feel sure this set has been involved in some heavy shunting quite recently, there are tell-tale cracks in the paint between the ceilings and partitions, some sliding door lock catches adrift and the brake end headstocks are slightly bent behind the buffers.

Apart from the bad roof the set is in reasonably good condition , I can only recommend roof re-cover and intermediate repair now.

28-6-63

Memo to Works Manager, LANCING

Ref:- RS.51/2/1/D

MAINTENANCE OF STEAM COACHING STOCK

With reference to my representative’s conversation with Messrs. Levett and Elgar on 26^th June; Set No. 810 has been taken out of service due to leaky roofs and on examination the canvas is found to be porous and cracked, leading one to believe that it has been involved in a heavy impact as the paint work has also cracked between to ceilings and partitions, some sliding door catches are adrift and the brake end headstocks are slightly bent.

It is essential this set be returned to service as quickly as possible and although not due for maintenance repair, I shall be glad if you will accept and give it an intermediate repair with roof recover.

19-6-63

Ref:- RS.53/21/1/Hi

SERVICE VEHICLES FOR DEPARTMENTAL USE.

CIVIL DEFENCE COACH NO. DS.132

Referring to your letter of the 13^th June it is noted that only light repairs will be carried out to the above vehicle and in order that authority may be requested for a replacement please arrange with Inspector Tozer for a suitable vehicle to be set aside for this purpose and let me have an estimate of the costs of repairs and of transferring the fittings from the present coach to the new one together with an estimate of the further life of the vehicle selected.

19-6-63

Ref:- RS.53/21/1/Hi

SERVICE VEHICLES FOR DEPARTMENTAL USE.

CIVIL DEFENCE COACH NO. DS.132

I have selected Open Second 1319 in conjunction with Mr. Pettygrew and set it aside at Eardley.

24-6-63

Ref:- RS.60/12/2/Hi

KEMP TOWN : TEMPORARY OFFICE ACCOMMODATION

Please arrange in conjunction with Inspector Tozer to select a Utility Van for use as above. The vehicle should be renumbered 081814 and written “COMMERCIAL KEMP TOWN”. When this has been completed, please arrange for details to be shown on your C.S.R.13 and I.U. returns

17-7-63

Ref:- RS.60/12/2/Hi

KEMP TOWN : TEMPORARY OFFICE ACCOMMODATION

In connection with the above.

Please note Utility Van No. 2026 has been allocated and is at present berthed at Micheldever.

24-6-63

Ref:- RS.60/2/68/Hi

PORTSMOUTH GOODS – WORK STUDY INVESTIGATION, HANDLING STAFF.

PROPOSED ALTERATIONS.

Referring to your letter of 21^st June; when you have had a meeting with the Line Manager’s Representative, as suggested in mine of 7^th June, please arrange in conjunction with Inspector Tozer for the vehicle to be set aside for use at Portsmouth and let me have an estimate of the work necessary to meet the Line Manager’s requirements.

(Pencil note added to memo dated 18-7-63, Syphon on hand at Stewarts lane for Rochester, if not required consider for Portsmouth & Southsea).

25-7-63

Ref:- RS.60/2/68/Ro

Portsmouth Goods, Work Study Investigation, Handling Staff – proposed Alterations.

With reference to your letter of the 9^th July, the Line Manager S.E. Division has confirmed by telephone that Syphon Van No. W2786 will be required at Rochester and Chatham and will advise accordingly immediately financial authority is received from the General Manager.

It will now be necessary to provide another vehicle for the Portsmouth project and I shall be glad if you would endeavour to locate and set aside a similar Van in order that the same estimate may be applied, i.e. £37.

Please advise vehicle details in due course.

12-8-63

Ref:- RS.60/2/68/Hi

Portsmouth Goods, Work Study Investigation, Handling Staff – proposed Alterations.

Referring to previous correspondence and in confirmation of my telephone communication of 8^th July 1963.

The vehicle set aside for the above project is Bogie Luggage Van No. 2350, berthed at Worthy Down.

11-7-63

2 car unit No.5708 14-6-63, wear & tear

The above mentioned unit was ordered forward from Chart Leacon to Eastleigh for underframe distortion on DTS 77507 to be corrected at the request of Mr. Collins. The unit was re-directed from Eastleigh to Lancing and arrived on the 8^th instant. A number of these units built in 1955 are on the maintenance list for General Repair and seat modifications, they are in very bad condition, they are also difficult to get from the CM&EE owing to bogie modifications, I would be obliged if this unit could remain at Lancing for General Repairs after the necessary frame and bogies have been dealt with.

16-7-63

Ref:- RS.63/2/34/Bu

NEW CROSS GATE – C. & W. EXAMINER AND

CARRIAGE CLEANING STAFF – ACCOMMODATION

Confirming my Representative’s telephone conversation with you this morning; a BSK (short brake) is required for conversion into staff accommodation at the above mentioned depot, and it is noted that you have selected BSK No. 2802 to Diagram No. 2102 and I shall be obliged if you will arrange for the vehicle to be forwarded to Stewarts Lane, advising me when sent.

On arrival of this coach at Stewarts Lane, would Mr. Cartlidge please arrange for an estimate to be prepared and sent to me.

(Pencil note added to memo dated 18-7-63:- Leave at Eardley. S.P. to acknowledge).

12-7-63

Ref:- RS.53/7/47/Ro

SERVICE VEHICLES FOR DEPARTMENTAL USE

DORMITORY COACHES DS.99 and DS.100

It is proposed to replace the above mentioned coaches with two P.L. Vans, to be fitted generally in accordance with type “A” of Drawing 48636.

I should be glad if you would select and hold two suitable Vans pending disposal instructions.

Please advise me details of the vehicles selected.

(Pencil note added to memo dated 16-7-63, Vans 2046 and 2051 earmarked)

19-7-63

Ref:- RS.53/7/47/Ro

SERVICE VEHICLES FOR DEPARTMENTAL USE

DORMITORY COACHES DS.99 and DS.100

Further to my letter of the 12^th July the Chief Civil Engineer has requested that the vehicles selected as replacements to the above be made available at your Stewarts Lane Shops in order that his representatives may discuss the question of interior fittings, etc. as in previous practise.

The Asst. to Accountant has advised me that the estimated present day costs of repairs, and the conversion are £25. and £143. Respectively and I should be glad if you would forward details of vehicles selected, - number and year built, so that authority for the necessary work can be obtained from the General Manager.

25-7-63

Ref:- RS.53/7/47/Ro

SERVICE VEHICLES FOR DEPARTMENTAL USE

DORMITORY COACHES DS.99 and DS.100

I have selected two SR Open Seconds Nos. 1371 and 1386 which are on hand at Eardley.

Diagram No. 2007.

22-7-63

Ref:- RS.53/25/3/Bu

Mutual Improvement Classes – Proposed Conversion of Coaches

I am advised by the Line Manager, South Western Division, that it is proposed to adapt four redundant open type Seconds for use as mutual improvement classes to be stationed at Bournemouth, Weymouth, Guildford and Salisbury. In the case of Bournemouth, however, it is understood that the present site can only accommodate a 45-ft. coach, anything longer necessitating considerable demolition work. As there are no vehicles of this length available, I should be obliged if you will earmark four condemned Open Seconds for this purpose advising me the numbers selected.

23-7-63

Ref:- RS.53/25/3/Bu

Mutual Improvement Classes – Proposed Conversion of Coaches

Referring to your letter of the 22^nd instant.

I have allocated and set aside at Eardley Sidings four SR Open Seconds to Nos. 1419, 1282, 1296 and 1291 to Diagram No. 2007.

I also note your remark re 45ft overall length.

25-7-63

Ref:- RS.63/2/27/Ro

Dover Marine: Carriage Servicewoman’s Staff Accommodation.

The Line Manager, South Eastern Division, 61 Queen Street, has requested the use of two condemned coaches for the abovementioned purpose, at Dover, and I should be glad if you would ascertain his requirements, select and set aside two suitable vehicles and advise in due course.

NOTE:

Line managers Refs: NW.173/16 and NW.1000/22

Works and Modernisation Asst:

Ext: 275.

(Pencil note added to memo dated 26-7-63. Select any two and advise Eastleigh. They will then advise Queen St and send Diagrams for alterations required).

25-7-63

Ref:- RS.63/2/27/Ro

Dover Marine: Carriage Servicewoman’s Staff Accommodation.

With reference to your letter of 25^th July 1963, I have allocated two vehicles at Eardley Sidings Nos. 1350 SO and 1214 SK which will be set aside for this purpose.

2-9-63

Ref:- RS.63/2/27/Ro

Dover Marine: Carriage Servicewoman’s Staff Accommodation.

With reference to your letter 20^th August, I have set aside at Eardley Sidings SO 1350 and SK 1214 and shall be glad if you will contact directly my Assistant Outdoor Carriage and Wagon Engineer, (Waterloo 2792) or his Workshop Assistant, (Waterloo 2791), to arrange a joint inspection to decide what alterations are necessary.

2-10-63

Ref:- CLS/6985/48

Dover Marine: Carriage Servicewoman’s Staff Accommodation.

Coach No. 1214 has been seen at Eardley Siding and found to require very heavy repair. Please arrange for another coach of the same type to be allocated advising me the number.

Eastleigh Reference RS.63.2.27.D

9-10-63

Ref:- RS.63/2/27/D

Ref:- CLS/6985/48

Dover Marine: Carriage Servicewoman’s Staff Accommodation.

Yours of the 2^nd inst.

I have selected SK 1140 at Horsted Keynes as a replacement for SK 1214. It will be pulled out on Friday 11^th inst. and carded to Stewarts Lane.

19-10-64

Ref:- RS.63/2/27/Hi

DOVER MARINE : Treasury O & M – Enquiry into facilities at ports.

Further to my letter of 25^th March last, as it now appears that the coaches set aside for the accommodation of carriage service women will not now be required, I am arranging for them to be disposed of.

16-8-63

Passenger Communication Test Train.

Referring to Mr. Double’s telephone request for four Test Train Vehicles and my subsequent conversation with Mr. Cooper M&E.E (Traction 2236).

It was agreed that the undermentioned vehicles fitted with 5/8” pipe should be loaned and marked “Test Purposes Pass Communication M&EE Traction”

BSK 3751

FK 7401

FK 7403

FK 7408

These ordered forward Eardley to Stewarts lane M&EE (Traction) request.

Mr. Pettygrew advised and asked to obliterate the St Andrews Cross within a circle and stencil Test Purposes. He will also see that they are made safe to run. Please advise Stewarts Lane.

(Pencil note added to memo – Not Required).

16-8-63

Restaurant Cars due for maintenance

Kitchen Buffet Car (RKB) 7899 and Restaurant Saloon No. 7837 taken out of traffic for rough riding on hand at Clapham Junction carded to Eastleigh for intermediate repair. Side buffers to be fitted to the inner ends of both vehicles.

28-8-63

O. S. “STONES” show coach. O.S. 1308.

Referring to Mr. Double’s request, Open Second No. 1308 to Dia No. 2007 has been ordered forward to Lancing works from Clapham Junction 26-8-63.

12-9-63

Ref:- RS.63/2/35/Ro

Crawley : Ticket, Parcels and Goods Offices and Staff Accommodation.

The Line Manager, Central Division, Essex House has written under ref W/C.16/17Ly. Requesting the provision of a coach at Crawley for the above purposes.

Would you please ascertain his requirements and arrange for a suitable vehicle to be set aside, advising me in due course coach details, and give estimate of repairs and conversion costs.

(Pencil note added to memo dated 26-9-63, Coach too long. Considering 4 wheel Van. Advising later).

9-10-63

Ref:- RS.63/2/35/Ro

Crawley : Ticket, Parcels and Goods Offices and Staff Accommodation.

I am given to understand that a bogie coach will be too long for the site selected so I have forwarded PMV No. 1142 from Micheldever to Stewarts lane under One Journey Only labels.

18-9-63

Ref:- RS.51/2/1/BU

Maintenance of coaching stock

Kindly note that RB Car No. 1757, built 12-61 and fitted with Commonwealth Bogies, has been stopped at Clapham Junction for hollow treads in wheels and is being forwarded to Eastleigh Works for this attention and intermediate repairs.

27-9-63

Ref: - RS.60/5/59/Hi.

WORK STUDY ACCOMMODATION.

Will you please note that condemned coach No. 1336 has been allocated to the Outdoor C. & W. Section for use at Stewarts Lane as accommodation for the Work Study team. The vehicle has been marked with a Saint Andrew’s Cross and re-numbered 081901.

18-11-63

Ref:- RS.53/6/75/D

Works Study: Guildford M.P. Depot.

The Mechanical Engineering Assistant requires a coach converted for Work Study purposes generally in accordance with the attached sketch and I shall be pleased therefore, if you will arrange with Mr. Tozer for a vehicle, preferably an Open Second, to be set aside and let me have as quickly as possible the estimated cost of carrying out the work of adaptation.

If you require any further information in regard to the layout etc. there is a coach body on the ground in the Locomotive works at Eastleigh, which is fitted in the manner described on the sketch attached.

11-11-63

Ref:- RS.60/11/4/Hi

WEYMOUTH: ACCOMMODATION FOR CARRIAGE SERVICE MEN.

The Line Manager wishes to replace a Western Region Freight Brake Van which has been at Weymouth since 1955 as above.

A vehicle, some 20-30 feet long, and fitted with a stove is required. It is suggested that a CCT fitted with a Moray Hearth would be suitable, and I should be glad if you would please arrange, in conjunction with Inspector Tozer, for a vehicle to be laid aside for this purpose, and let me have the usual estimates.

24-11-63

Ref:- RS.60/11/4/Hi

WEYMOUTH: ACCOMMODATION FOR CARRIAGE SERVICE MEN.

I have ordered forward PMV 2046 from Micheldever to Stewarts Lane for the above.

4-12-63

Elgh ref: - RS.51/1/63/BU

Reduction of coaching stock W/E 28-12-63

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Romsey

BCK 6697 BCK 6699

Micheldever

SK 1239 SO 1290 RSO 1434 RSO 1436 RSO 1442 RSO 1446

SK 1821 SK 1868 SK 1886 BSK 4235 RB 7873 RB 7934

SO 1424 ex ‘Set 430’

Walton

RB 7869 RB 7874 RB 7877 RB 7957 RB 7995 RKB 7999

Bournemouth West

SO 1344 SO 1433 ex ‘Set 430’

RSO 1437 RSO 1449 RSO 1450

Broadstone

BSK 2791 BSK 3772 ex ‘Set 433’

Ascot

SK 1183 SK 1205 SK 1210 SK 1215 SK 1221

Ex Bertram Mills, all damaged 4-11-63

10-1-64

Elgh ref: - RS.51/1/63/BU

Reduction of coaching stock W/E 11-1-64

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Clapham Junction

SO 1322 SO 1428 SK 1820

SO 1345 ex ‘Set 430’

SK 1864 ex ‘Set 982’

BSK 2862 ex ‘Set 973’

Basingstoke

BSK 2789 SK 1812 BSK 3771 ex ‘Set 271’

BSK 3792 BSK 3793 ex ‘Set 428’

Bournemouth West

RSO 1434 RSO 1438 RSO 1442

BSK 2847 CK 5712 BSK 2848 ex ‘Set 966’

BSK 2859 CK 5718 BSK 2860 ex ‘Set 972’

BSK 2873 CK 5725 BSK 2874 ex ‘Set 979’

Strawberry Hill

BSK 2881 SK 1273 SK 1843 BSK 2882 ex ‘Set 983’

Walton

BSK 3797 SK 1818 BSK 3798 ex ‘Set 432’

RB 7866

Weybridge

BSK 2883 SK 1810 ex ‘Set 984’

Esher

BSK 4237 CK 5695 BSK 4238 ex ‘Set 955’

Wivelsfield

RSO 1441 ex ‘Set 430’

BSK 2871 BSK 2872 ex ‘Set 978’

BSK 2879 BSK 2880 ex ‘Set 982’

Portsmouth

SO 1285

Grosvenor Road

RKB 7878

Reading

BSO 4440

Eastleigh (wdn 19-12-63)

BSK 2841 CK 5709 BSK 2842 ex ‘Set 963’

17-1-64

Elgh ref: - RS.51/1/63/BU

Reduction of coaching stock W/E 18-1-64

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Clapham Junction

RSO 1436 RSO 1440 RB 7948

Eastbourne

DBCK 6693 TSO 1338 ex ‘Set 600’

DBCK 6681 TSO 1318 ex ‘Set 602’

Three Bridges

DBCK 6687 TSO 1351 ex ‘Set 601’

Bournemouth West

BSK 2853 CK 5715 BSK 2854 ex ‘Set 969’

BSK 2857 CK 5717 BSK 2858 ex ‘Set 971’

DBCK 6677 TSO 1349 ex ‘Set 605’

Eardley

BSK 4243 CK 5698 CK 5699 BSK 4244 ex ‘Set 958’

Hove

RSO 1439

Southampton Docks

RSO 1446

New Cross Gate

SO 1416 ex ‘Set 212’

Hassocks

SO 1429 SO 1432

M1485 ex Bertram Mills is going to Newhaven on Monday 20-1-64 together with the five

Southern Region vehicles for breaking-up.

24-1-64

Elgh ref: - RS.51/1/63/BU

Reduction of coaching stock W/E 25-1-64

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Bournemouth West

BSK 2845 CK 5711 BSK 2846 ex ‘Set 965’

BSK 2855 CK 5716 BSK 2856 ex ‘Set 970’

SK 1239

SK 1803 ex ‘Set 980’

Eastbourne

BSK 4079 CK 5169 ex ‘Set 454’

Micheldever

S 46296

31-1-64

Elgh ref: - RS.51/1/63/BU

Reduction of coaching stock W/E 1-2-64

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Bournemouth West

RFO 7682 ex ‘Set 295’

Clapham Junction

SO 1425 ex ‘Set 430’

CK 5724 ex ‘Set 978’

Polegate

BSK 2869 CK 5723 BSK 2870 ex ‘Set 977’

Tonbridge

BSK 4078 CK 5170 ex ‘Set 465’

7-2-64

Ref:- RS.63/2/36/D

DOVER MARINE : TREASURY O. & M. Enquiries into Facilities at Ports.

An Open Second is required urgently in connection with the above and I shall be pleased if you will let me have early the estimated cost of stripping the interior, no fitting up is necessary, and equipping with either-side hand brake. Mr. Tozer has been asked to work a suitable vehicle to Stewarts Lane.

7-2-64

Ref:- RS.63/2/36/D

DOVER MARINE : TREASURY O. & M. Enquiries into Facilities at Ports.

I enclose a copy of letter today addressed to Mr. Cartlidge, and I shall be glad if you will arrange for a condemned S.O. to be labelled to Stewarts Lane advising both him and me the number.

20-4-64

Ref:- RS.63/2/36/D

DOVER MARINE : TREASURY O. & M. Enquiries into Facilities at Ports.

With reference to the above.

I have selected SO 1323 for this purpose and have requested the vehicle to be one way labelled to Stewarts Lane from Winchfield where it is now berthed.

7-2-64

Elgh ref: - RS.51/1/63/BU

Reduction of coaching stock W/E 8-2-64

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Broadstone

SK 1870 ex ‘Set 433’

Bournemouth West

CK 5713 ex ‘Set 967’

Hassocks

RB 7875

Clapham Junction

RSO 1435 SCV 3721

Walton

RKB 7882 RKB 7884 RKB 7885 RKB 7888

Hook

RKB 7881 RKB 7883 RKB 7886 RKB 7887

27-2-64

Elgh ref: - RS.51/1/63/BU

Reduction of coaching stock W/E 29-2-64

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Tonbridge

BSO 4439 ex ‘Set 180’

BSO 4448

6-3-64

Elgh ref: - RS.51/1/63/BU

Reduction of coaching stock W/E 7-3-64

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Clapham Junction

BSK 3773 ex ‘Set 443’

13-3-64

Elgh ref: - RS.51/1/63/BU

Reduction of coaching stock W/E 14-3-64

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Stewarts Lane

BSK 2865 CK 5721 ex ‘Set 975’

16-3-64

Ref:- RS.53/7/135/Hi

Service Vehicles for Departmental Use. Replacement of Mobile Workshop No. DS848.

In connection with the above, please arrange for a condemned four wheeled Passenger Luggage Van suitable for conversion to a Type “A” Mess & Tool Van to be sent to Ashford Works, advising me details of the vehicle which is sent forward.

7-4-64

Ref:- RS.53/7/135/Hi

Service Vehicles for Departmental Use. Replacement of Mobile Workshop No. DS848.

In connection with the above, please note that PMV No. 2229 berthed at Micheldever has been selected for this purpose and I have this day suggested the vehicle be carded to Ashford Works and forwarded thereto.

16-3-64

Ref:- RS.53/7/22/Hi

Service Vehicles for Departmental Use.

Referring to your letter of 21^st February the Chief Civil Engineer is asking for GBV No. DS.62842 to be replaced by a Passenger Luggage Van converted generally in accordance with type ‘A’ of Drawing 48636. Please arrange in conjunction with Inspector Tozer for a suitable vehicle to be selected and let me have the usual estimates as soon as possible.

7-4-64

Ref:- RS.53/7/22/Hi

Service Vehicles for Departmental Use.

Referring to you letter of the 16^th March please note that PMV 1208 berthed at Micheldever has been selected for this purpose and Mr. Pettygrew, Stewarts Lane has been informed.

2-4-64

Ref:- RS.51/3/1/BU

Disposal of 115 Passenger carrying coaches.

Referring to the list of 115 vehicles for disposal to Messrs. Birds Commercial Motors of both Swansea and Llanelly.

At a meeting with the General Manager’s Representative on Wed 1^st April 1964 it was decided to form the trains away from the various berthing points as follows.

No.1 train. 9 coaches at Romsey, these will require re-carding by you as they originally formed part of the 100 allocated for Ardmore Steel Company now reduced to 60, which have been delivered.

No.2 train. 9 coaches at Hassocks. (pencil note, NOT 4448)

No.3 train. 10 coaches at Gatwick.

No.4 train. 10 coaches at Andover Junction.

No.5 train. 6 coaches at Eastbourne (NOW AT POLEGATE) and 6 coaches at Eardley.

Trains 1, 3 & 5 to Llanelly, and 2 & 4 to Swansea.

This covers the first 50 coaches and I will inform you at the earliest possible moment concerning the remaining 65 coaches.

Will you please give attention as necessary.

7-4-64

Movement of Vans from Micheldever.

Will you please give the necessary attention and card the following mentioned vans berthed at Micheldever, No. 6 Road, Top end.

PMV 2229 TO Ashford Works

PMV 1871 TO Eastleigh Works.

Thanking you in anticipation.

PS

Please card 809 set to Lancing Works.

20-4-64

Elgh ref: - RS.51/1/63/BU

Reduction of coaching stock W/E 18-4-64

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Lancing works

SK 1189 SK 1197 ex ‘Set 432’

SK 1207 ex ‘Set 955’

SK 1225 ex ‘Set 976’

SK 1230 SK 1892

SK 1276 ex ‘Set 983’

SK 1893 ex ‘Set 271’

SK 1902 SK1908 SK 1919 ex ‘Set 803’

BSK 2513 CK 5914 BSK 2514 ex ‘Set 856

BSK 2532 ex ‘Set 865’

BSK 4230 ex ‘Set 805’

BSK 4297 CK5822 BSK 4298 ex ‘Set 829’

BSK 4305 CK 5753 BSK 4306 ex ‘Set 772’

BSK 4362 ex ‘Set 296’

Hove

SK 1252

Wivelsfield

DBCK 6680 TSO 1323 ex ‘Set 611’

DBCK 6683 TSO 1356 ex ‘Set 612’

SK 1871 BCK 6731

BCK 4285 ex ‘Set 823’

CK 5806 ex ‘Set 978’

Tonbridge

BSK 3700 CK 5611 ex ‘Set 214’

BSK 3701 CK 5612 ex ‘Set 457’

BSK 4071 ex ‘Set 451’

Basingstoke

BSK 4029 CK 5832 BSK 4030 ex ‘Set 89’

Clapham Junction

FK 7608 FK 7637

22-4-64

Elgh ref: - RS.51/3/1/BU

Condemned coaching vehicles – Disposal

To South Wales

The following coaches have been dispatched up to W/E 18-4-64

BSK 2847 ex Bournemouth West Sold Birds Motors 25-4-64

CK 5712 ex Bournemouth West Sold Birds Motors 25-4-64

BSK 2848 ex Bournemouth West Sold Birds Motors 25-4-64

BSK 2874 ex Bournemouth West Sold Birds Motors 25-4-64

CK 5725 ex Bournemouth West Sold Birds Motors 25-4-64

BSK 2873 ex Bournemouth West Sold Birds Motors 25-4-64

RSO 1442 ex Bournemouth West Sold Birds Motors 25-4-64

RSO 1438 ex Bournemouth West Sold Birds Motors 25-4-64

RSO 1434 ex Bournemouth West Sold Birds Motors 25-4-64

DBCK 6681 ex Eastbourne Sold Birds Motors 25-4-64

TSO 1318 ex Eastbourne Sold Birds Motors 25-4-64

DBCK 6693 ex Eastbourne Sold Birds Motors 25-4-64

TSO 1338 ex Eastbourne Sold Birds Motors 25-4-65

BSK 4079 ex Eastbourne Sold Birds Motors 25-4-64

CK 5169 ex Eastbourne Sold Birds Motors 25-4-64

CK 5723 ex Polegate Sold Birds Motors 25-4-64

SO 1429 ex Hassocks Sold Birds Motors 25-4-64

RB 7875 ex Hassocks Sold Birds Motors 25-4-64

DBCK 6687 ex Three Bridges Sold Birds Motors 25-4-64

TSO 1351 ex Three Bridges Sold Birds Motors 25-4-64

BSK 4078 ex Tonbridge Sold Birds Motors 25-4-64

CK 5170 ex Tonbridge Sold Birds Motors 25-4-64

BSO 4439 ex Tonbridge Sold Birds Motors 25-4-64

SK 1214 ex ? Sold Birds Motors 25-4-64

BSO 4437 ex ? Sold Birds Motors 25-4-64

RKB 7859 ex ? Sold Birds Motors 25-4-64

RKB 7863 ex ? Sold Birds Motors 25-4-64

RKB 7871 ex ? Sold Birds Motors 25-4-64

RKB 7958 ex ? Sold Birds Motors 25-4-64

RSO 1440 ex Clapham Junction Sold Birds Motors 25-4-64

BSK 2789 ex Basingstoke Sold Birds Motors 25-4-64

CK 1812 ex Basingstoke Sold Birds Motors 25-4-64

BSK 3771 ex Basingstoke Sold Birds Motors 25-4-64

BSK 3793 ex Basingstoke Sold Birds Motors 2-5-64

SK 1818 ex Walton Sold Birds Motors 2-5-64

BSK 3797 ex Walton Sold Birds Motors 25-4-64

BSK 3798 ex Walton Sold Birds Motors 25-4-64

BSK 4237 ex Esher Sold Birds Motors 25-4-64

CK 5695 ex Esher Sold Birds Motors 25-4-64

TOTAL 39

These were trains 1 – 4, not known which order they went and these divisions into

trains are guesswork.

24-4-64

Elgh ref: - RS.51/3/1/BU

Condemned coaching vehicles – Disposal

To South Wales

The following coaches have been dispatched W/E 18-4-64

No. 5 train, 16-4-64 ex Worthy Down

BCK 6586 Sold Birds Motors 25-4-64

SK 1254 Sold Birds Motors 25-4-64

SK 1204 Sold Birds Motors 25-4-64

SK 1921 Sold Birds Motors 25-4-64

SK 1247 Sold Birds Motors 25-4-64

SK 1840 Sold Birds Motors 25-4-64

SK 1250 Sold Birds Motors 25-4-64

Diner 7842 Sold Birds Motors 25-4-64

SK 842 Sold Birds Motors 25-4-64

BSK 3730 Sold Birds Motors 25-4-64

BCK 6569 Sold Birds Motors 25-4-64

TOTAL 50

No. 6 train, 24-4-64 ex Bricklayers Arms 2 0pm (via Old Oak Common)

Ran to Llanelly

BSK 2863 ex ? Sold Birds Motors 25-4-64

CK 5720 ex ? Sold Birds Motors 25-4-64

BSK 2864 ex ? Sold Birds Motors 25-4-64

BSK 4231 ex ? Sold Birds Motors 25-4-64

CK 5692 ex ? Sold Birds Motors 25-4-64

BSK 4232 ex ? Sold Birds Motors 25-4-64

BSK 2866 ex ? Sold Birds Motors 25-4-64

SO 1432 ex Hassocks Sold Birds Motors 25-4-64

BSK 2870 ex Polegate Sold Birds Motors 25-4-64

CK 5590 ex ? Sold Birds Motors 25-4-64

BSK 3667 ex ? Sold Birds Motors 25-4-64

SK 1140 ex Stewarts Lane Sold Birds Motors 25-4-64

TOTAL 62

No.7 train 30-4-64 ex Andover Junction

SK 1279 ex Basingstoke Sold Birds Motors 6-6-64

CK 5896 ex Basingstoke Sold Birds Motors 6-6-64

SK 1257 ex Basingstoke Sold Birds Motors 6-6-64

SK 1920 ex Basingstoke Sold Birds Motors 6-6-64

BSK 4030 ex Basingstoke Sold Birds Motors 6-6-64

CK 5832 ex Basingstoke Sold Birds Motors 6-6-64

BSK 4029 ex Basingstoke Sold Birds Motors 6-6-64

FK 7608 ex Clapham Junction Sold Birds Motors 6-6-64

FK 7637 ex Clapham Junction Sold Birds Motors 6-6-64

FK 7636 ex Clapham Junction Sold Birds Motors 6-6-64

This train sent in error as ‘Train 7’ and was returned to Andover Junction and sent

later on Wednesday 3-6-64 as No. 1 train for the next order of 86 vehicles.

24-4-64

Elgh ref: - RS.51/3/1/BU

Condemned coaching vehicles – Disposal

To Llanelly

The following coaches have been dispatched W/E 2-5-64

No. 7 train (the correct one) from Andover Junction

SK 1810 ex Weybridge Sold Birds Motors 2-5-64

BSK 2883 ex Weybridge Sold Birds Motors 2-5-64

BSK 2882 ex Strawberry Hill Sold Birds Motors 2-5-64

SK 1843 ex Strawberry Hill Sold Birds Motors 2-5-64

SK 1273 ex Strawberry Hill Sold Birds Motors 2-5-64

BSK 2881 ex Strawberry Hill Sold Birds Motors 2-5-64

CK 5724 ex Clapham Junction Sold Birds Motors 2-5-64

BSK 4238 ex Esher Sold Birds Motors 2-5-64

BSK 3230 ex ? Sold Birds Motors 2-5-64

CK 5144 ex ? Sold Birds Motors 2-5-64

BSK 3227 ex ? Sold Birds Motors 2-5-64

This train DID NOT GO as shown above, see below (3-6-64)

No. 8 train from Hook

RSO 1449 ex Bournemouth West Sold Birds Motors 2-5-64

SO 1344 ex Bournemouth West Sold Birds Motors 2-5-64

RSO 1437 ex Bournemouth West Sold Birds Motors 2-5-64

RSO 1441 ex Wivelsfield Sold Birds Motors 2-5-64

SK 1870 ex Broadstone Sold Birds Motors 2-5-64

BSK 3772 ex Broadstone Sold Birds Motors 2-5-64

BSK 2871 ex Wivelsfield Sold Birds Motors 2-5-64

BSK 2872 ex Wivelsfield Sold Birds Motors 2-5-64

BSK 2880 ex Wivelsfield Sold Birds Motors 2-5-64

BSK 2879 ex Wivelsfield Sold Birds Motors 2-5-64

BSK 3792 ex Basingstoke Sold Birds Motors 2-5-64

BSK 3773 ex Clapham Junction Sold Birds Motors 25-4-64

TOTAL 85

24-4-64

Elgh ref: - RS.51/1/63/BU

Reduction of coaching stock W/E 25-4-64

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Basingstoke

SK 1217 ex ‘Set 271’

SK 1257 SK 1279 SK 1920 CK 5896 ex ‘Set 433’

Clapham Junction

CK 1900 FK 7635 FK 7636 FK 7638

BSK 4286 CK 5816 ex ‘Set 823’

Weymouth

SK 1805 ex ‘Set 980’

Bournemouth West

BSK 4359 CK 5745 BSK 4360 ex ‘Set 295’

CK 5746 ex ‘Set 296’

FK 7640 ex ‘Set 237’

Salisbury

CK 5814 ex ‘Set 769’

The undermentioned seven coaches on the ‘115’ list, as under, were marked at Bricklayers Arms and were dispatched to Llanelly today: -

2863 2864 2866 4231 4232 5692 5720

1-5-64

Elgh ref: - RS.51/1/63/BU

Reduction of coaching stock W/E 25-4-64

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Broadstone

SK 1913

BSK 3943 ex ‘Set 430’

CK 5871 ex ‘Set 955’

CK 5876 ex ‘Set 979’

Clapham Junction

BSK 4325 CK 5763 BSK 4326 ex ‘Set 782’

BCK 6718 BCK 6730 BCK 6750 FK 7639

Bricklayers Arms

BSK 4375 ex ‘Set 67’

Micheldever

BCK 6711 ex ‘Set 74’

8-5-64

Elgh ref: - RS.51/3/1/BU

Condemned coaching vehicles – Disposal

To Llanelly

The following coaches have been dispatched W/E 9-5-64

No. 9 train from Micheldever 5-5-64

SK 1868 ex Micheldever Sold Birds Motors 9-5-64

SO 1412 ex ? Sold Birds Motors 9-5-64

RSO 1445 ex ? Sold Birds Motors 9-5-64

SO 1428 ex Clapham Junction Sold Birds Motors 9-5-64

SO 1322 ex Clapham Junction Sold Birds Motors 9-5-64

BSO 4442 ex ? Sold Birds Motors 9-5-64

RSO 1446 ex Micheldever Sold Birds Motors 9-5-64

S 46296 ex Micheldever Sold Birds Motors 9-5-64

BSK 2865 ex Stewarts Lane Sold Birds Motors 9-5-64

CK 5721 ex Stewarts Lane Sold Birds Motors 9-5-64

RB 7948 ex Clapham Junction Sold Birds Motors 9-5-64

CK 5578 ex ? Sold Birds Motors 9-5-64

No. 10 train from Micheldever 6-5-64

MBS 8469 ex Micheldever Sold Birds Motors 9-5-64

TS 10371 ex Micheldever Sold Birds Motors 9-5-64

TS 10367 ex Micheldever Sold Birds Motors 9-5-64

MBS 8470 ex Micheldever Sold birds Motors 9-5-64

RFO 7682 ex Bournemouth West Sold Birds Motors 9-5-64

SK 1886 ex Micheldever Sold Birds Motors 9-5-64

KS 7888 ex Walton Sold Birds Motors 9-5-64

No. 11 train from Basingstoke 7-5-64

BSK 2791 ex Broadstone Sold Birds Motors 9-5-64

BSK 3774 ex ? Sold Birds Motors 9-5-64

RB 7869 ex Walton Sold Birds Motors 9-5-64

RB 7874 ex Walton Sold Birds Motors 9-5-64

RB 7877 ex Walton Sold Birds Motors 9-5-64

RB 7957 ex Walton Sold Birds Motors 9-5-64

RB 7995 ex Walton Sold Birds Motors 9-5-64

RB 7999 ex Walton Sold Birds Motors 9-5-64

MBS 8439 ex Farnham Sold Birds Motors 9-5-64

TS 9587 ex Farnham Sold Birds Motors 9-5-64

MBS 8440 ex Farnham Sold Birds Motors 9-564

TOTAL 115 which concludes the order.

8-5-64

Elgh ref: - RS.51/1/63/BU

Reduction of coaching stock W/E 2-5-64

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Blackheath

SK 1213

SK 1814 SK 1862 SK 1909 SK 1911 CK 5873

Ex ‘Set 952’

Bricklayers Arms

SK 1268 ex ‘Set 975’

Eastleigh yard

SK 1835 ex ‘Set 984’

BSK 4373 ex ‘Set 65’

Clapham Junction

SK 1853 ex ‘Set 982’

SK 1894 ex ‘Set 271’

Eastbourne

BSK 4013 CK 5824 BSK 4014 ex ‘Set 81’

BSK 4019 CK 5827 BSK 4020 ex ‘Set 84’

Tonbridge

BSK 4072 ex ‘Set 463’

CK 5163 ex ‘Set 451’

22-5-64

Elgh ref: - RS.51/1/63/BU

Reduction of coaching stock W/E 23-5-64

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Richmond

SK 1280 ex ‘Set 428’

Andover Junction

SK 1847 ex ‘Set 428’

SK 1883 ex ‘Set 981’

SK 1898 SK 1915 ex ‘Set 973’

BSK 4382 ex ‘Set 74’

FK 7629

Basingstoke

SK 1834 ex ‘Set 982’

Micheldever

TRS 12603 ex unit 3069

TRS 12607 ex unit 3061

TRS 12611 ex unit 3057

TRS 12612 ex unit 3059

TRS 12614 ex unit 3070

TRS 12618 ex unit 3071

Strawberry Hill

TRS 12601 ex unit 3064

TRS 12604 ex unit 3066

TRS 12608 ex unit 3067

TRS 12610 ex unit 3055

TRS 12616 ex unit 3062

TRS 12619 ex unit 3054

28-5-64

Elgh ref: - RS.51/3/1/BU

Condemned coaching vehicles – Disposal

To Llanelly

In reference to our telephone conversation of this date in relation to the above.

Please note that for Week Ending 2-5-64 the undermentioned vehicles were dispatched to Llanelly in error instead of train No. 7 as quoted in my return (page No. 17) of the 1^st inst. This train is still on hand at Andover Junction and has been booked to leave for Bynea on Wednesday 3^rd June 1964.

SK 1279 ex Basingstoke Sold Birds Motors 6-6-64

CK 5896 ex Basingstoke Sold Birds Motors 6-6-64

SK 1257 ex Basingstoke Sold Birds Motors 6-6-64

SK 1920 ex Basingstoke Sold Birds Motors 6-6-64

BSK 4030 ex Basingstoke Sold Birds Motors 6-6-64

CK 5832 ex Basingstoke Sold Birds Motors 6-6-64

BSK 4029 ex Basingstoke Sold Birds Motors 6-6-64

FK 7608 ex Clapham Junction Sold Birds Motors 6-6-64

FK 7637 ex Clapham Junction Sold Birds Motors 6-6-64

FK 7636 ex Clapham Junction Sold Birds Motors 6-6-64

This will keep the record straight, the eleven to go on 3-6-64 will complete the order of 115 and the ten above will form part of the current order for 86 vehicles.

29-5-64

Elgh ref: - RS.51/1/63/BU

Reduction of coaching stock W/E 30-5-64

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Tonbridge

CK 5164 ex ‘Set 463’ now berthed at Polegate

Basingstoke

SK 1832 ex ‘Set 955’

Eastleigh works

BSK 4037 CK 5836 BSK 4038 ex ‘Set 93’

NOT on list

5-6-64

Elgh ref: - RS.51/1/63/BU

Reduction of coaching stock W/E 6-6-64

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Clapham Junction

BCK 6744

Blackheath

BCK 6704 ex ‘Set 67’

BCK 6724

SK 1865 ex ‘Set 974’

Margate

BCK 6702 ex ‘Set 65’

12-6-64

Elgh ref: - RS.51/1/63/BU

Reduction of coaching stock W/E 13-6-64

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Basingstoke

5877 ex ‘Set 271’

5879 ex ‘Set 769’

29-5-64

Elgh ref: - RS.51/3/1/BU

Condemned coaching vehicles – Disposal

To South Wales

The undermentioned vehicles were dispatched during W/E 30-5-64

No. 1 train, to Risca, ex Farlington Tuesday 26-5-64 (29 vans)

CCT 2055 Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

CCT 2258 Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

CCT 2053 Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

CCT 2054 Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

CCT 2267 Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

CCT 2023 Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

CCT 2027 Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

CCT 2028 Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

CCT 2033 Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

CCT 2034 Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

CCT 2056 Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

CCT 2060 Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

CCT 2067 Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

CCT 2070 Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

CCT 2071 Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

CCT 2072 Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

CCT 2061 Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

CCT 2269 Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

CCT 2274 Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

SCV 3718 Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

SCV 3722 Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

GBL 2468 Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

PMV 1406 Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

PMV 1076 Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

PMV 1135 Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

PMV 1175 Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

PMV 1182 Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

CCT 2059 Sold Birds Motors 26-5-64

CCT 2259 Sold Birds Motors 26-5-64

No. 2 train, to Bynea, ex Gatwick Wednesday 27-5-64 (13 coaches)

BSK 4305 ex Lancing Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

CK 5753 ex Lancing Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

BSK 4306 ex Lancing Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

SK 1225 ex Lancing Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

SK 1207 ex Lancing Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

SK 1230 ex Lancing Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

SK 1892 ex Lancing Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

SK 1902 ex Lancing Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

SK 1908 ex Lancing Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

BSK 4362 ex Lancing Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

BSK 4298 ex Lancing Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

RKB 7878 ex Micheldever Sold Birds Motors 6-6-64

BCK 6711 ex Micheldever Sold Birds Motors 6-6-64

No. 3 train, to Bynea, ex Gatwick Thursday 28-5-64 (9 coaches)

SK 1197 ex Lancing Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

SK 1189 ex Lancing Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

SK 1919 ex Lancing Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

SK 1893 ex Lancing Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

CK 5914 ex Lancing Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

CK 5822 ex Lancing Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

BSK 4297 ex Lancing Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

BSK 2513 ex Lancing Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

BSK 2514 ex Lancing Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

No. 4 train, to Loughor, ex Micheldever Friday 29-5-64 (25 vans/tanks)

MT 4411 Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

MT 4413 Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

MT 4414 Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

MT 4415 Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

MT 4416 Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

MT 4417 Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

MT 4418 Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

MT 4425 Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

MT 4426 Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

MT 4444 Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

MT 4446 Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

MT 4450 Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

MT 4410 Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

MT 4438 Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

CCT 2037 Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

CCT 2052 Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

CCT 2031 Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

CCT 2032 Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

CCT 2024 Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

CCT 2036 Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

CCT 2038 Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

CCT 2043 Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

CCT 2044 Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

CCT 2045 Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

CCT 2058 Sold Birds Motors 30-5-64

No 5 train, to Queenborough ‘Lacmots’, ex Blackheath Saturday 30-5-64 (9 coaches)

SK 1268 ex Bricklayers Arms Sold Lacmots 30-5-64

BSK 4072 ex Tonbridge Sold Lacmots 30-5-64

CK 5163 ex Tonbridge Sold Lacmots 30-5-64

SK 1213 @ Blackheath Sold Lacmots 30-5-64

SK 1814 @ Blackheath Sold Lacmots 30-5-64

SK 1862 @ Blackheath Sold Lacmots 30-5-64

SK 1909 @ Blackheath Sold Lacmots 30-5-64

SK 1911 @ Blackheath Sold Lacmots 30-5-64

CK 5873 @ Blackheath Sold Lacmots 30-5-64

5-6-64

Elgh ref: - RS.51/3/1/BU

Condemned coaching vehicles – Disposal

To Bynea

No. 6 train, ex Richmond Tuesday 2-6-64 (12 coaches)

FK 7635 ex Clapham Junction Sold Birds Motors 6-6-64

SK 1280 @ Richmond Sold Birds Motors 6-6-64

BCK 6730 ex Clapham Junction Sold Birds Motors 6-6-64

S 46289 ex ? Sold Birds Motors 6-6-64

S 46284 ex ? Sold Birds Motors 6-6-64

CK 5876 ex Broadstone Sold Birds Motors 6-6-64

FK 7639 ex Clapham Junction Sold Birds Motors 6-6-64

BCK 6718 ex Clapham Junction Sold Birds Motors 6-6-64

BCK 6750 ex Clapham Junction Sold Birds Motors 6-6-64

BSK 4325 ex Clapham Junction Sold Birds Motors 6-6-64

CK 5763 ex Clapham Junction Sold Birds Motors 6-6-64

BSK 4326 ex Clapham Junction Sold Birds Motors 6-6-64

No. 7 train, ex Andover Junction Wednesday 3-6-64 (11 coaches)

See earlier entry above dated 2-5-64 regarding this train

BSK 3227 ex ? Sold Birds Motors 2-5-64

CK 5144 ex ? Sold Birds Motors 2-5-64

BSK 3230 ex ? Sold Birds Motors 2-5-64

BSK 4238 ex Esher Sold Birds Motors 2-5-64

CK 5724 ex Clapham Junction Sold Birds Motors 2-5-64

BSK 2881 ex Strawberry Hill Sold Birds Motors 2-5-64

SK 1273 ex Strawberry Hill Sold Birds Motors 2-5-64

SK 1843 ex Strawberry Hill Sold Birds Motors 2-5-64

BSK 2882 ex Strawberry Hill Sold Birds Motors 2-5-64

BSK 2883 ex Weybridge Sold Birds Motors 2-5-64

SK 1810 ex Weybridge Sold Birds Motors 2-5-64

No. 8 train, ex Lancing/Hove/Hassocks/Gatwick Thursday 4-6-64 (11 coaches)

SO 1308 ex Lancing Sold Birds Motors 6-6-64

SK 1252 ex Hove Sold Birds Motors 6-6-64

CK 5592 ex Hassocks Sold Birds Motors 6-6-64

BSK 4071 ex Hassocks Sold Birds Motors 6-6-64

BSK 3701 ex Hassocks Sold Birds Motors 6-6-64

CK 5612 ex Hassocks Sold Birds Motors 6-6-64

BSK 3700 ex Hassocks Sold Birds Motors 6-6-64

CK 5611 ex Hassocks Sold Birds Motors 6-6-64

BSK 2532 ex Gatwick Sold Birds Motors 6-6-64

BSK 4230 ex Gatwick Sold Birds Motors 6-6-64

SK 1276 ex Gatwick Sold Birds Motors 6-6-64

No. 9 train, ex Broadstone Friday 5-6-64 (10 coaches)

BSK 3943 @ Broadstone Sold Birds Motors 6-6-64

BSK 4360 ex Bournemouth West Sold Birds Motors 6-6-64

CK 5745 ex Bournemouth West Sold Birds Motors 6-6-64

BSK 4359 ex Bournemouth West Sold Birds Motors 6-6-64

FK 7640 ex Bournemouth West Sold Birds Motors 6-6-64

CK 5746 ex Bournemouth West Sold Birds Motors 6-6-64

SK 1913 @ Broadstone Sold Birds Motors 6-6-64

CK 5871 @ Broadstone Sold Birds Motors 6-6-64

CK 5814 ex Salisbury Sold Birds Motors 6-6-64

SK 1805 ex Weymouth Sold Birds Motors 6-6-64

No. 10 train, ex Basingstoke/Andover Junction Tuesday 9-6-64 (14 coaches)

SK 1217 @ Basingstoke Sold Birds Motors 13-6-64

RSO 1435 ex Clapham Junction Sold Birds Motors 13-6-64

KS 7881 ex Hook Sold Birds Motors 13-6-64

KS 7882 ex Walton Sold Birds Motors 13-6-64

KS 7883 ex Hook Sold Birds Motors 13-6-64

KS 7885 ex Walton Sold Birds Motors 13-6-64

KS 7886 ex Hook Sold Birds Motors 13-6-64

KS 7887 ex Hook Sold Birds Motors 13-6-64

FK 7629* @ Andover Junction Sold Birds Motors 13-6-64

CK 5816 ex Clapham junction Sold Birds Motors 13-6-64

BSK 4286 ex Clapham junction Sold Birds Motors 13-6-64

FK 7638 ex Clapham Junction Sold Birds Motors 13-6-64

BSK 4382 @ Andover Junction Sold Birds Motors 13-6-64

SK 1900 ex Clapham Junction Sold Birds Motors 13-6-64

* = To replace 1312 ex Eardley broken-up at Newhaven.

No. 11 train, ex Winchfield Thursday 11-6-64 (7 coaches)

SK 1871 ex Wivelsfield Sold Birds Motors 13-6-64

CK 5806 ex Wivelsfield Sold Birds Motors 13-6-64

SO 1356 ex Wivelsfield Sold Birds Motors 13-6-64

BCK 6683 ex Wivelsfield Sold Birds Motors 13-6-64

BCK 6680 ex Wivelsfield Sold Birds Motors 13-6-64

BCK 6731 ex Wivelsfield Sold Birds Motors 13-6-64

BSK 4285 ex Wivelsfield Sold Birds Motors 13-6-64

This completes the order for 86 coaches.

I have no confirmation regarding the two vans from Chichester, 2059 – 2259 which so far have not been traced. 7878 and 6711 ex Micheldever were disposed of with train No. 2 ex Gatwick 27-5-64.

19-6-64

Elgh ref: - RS.51/3/1/BU

Condemned coaching vehicles – Disposal

To Risca

As you already are aware 4 wheeled vans 2059 and 2259 ex Chichester have been received at Risca.

Sale orders 16/20/316 and 16/20/340, the vehicles concerned will be dispatched next week. I will send the usual return next Friday.

2-6-64

Ref:- RS.60/12/7/Hi

COSHAM STATION. PARCELS HANDLING FACILITIES.

A four-wheeled van, which can be selected from the vehicles shown below, is required for temporary use as an extension to the Parcels Office at Cosham.

Please arrange in conjunction with Inspector Tozer for a suitable vehicle to be selected, renumbered 082200, marked with a St. Andrew’s Cross and lettered “COMMERCIAL, COSHAM”. Please let me know where the I.U. plate should be sent.

When the work has been completed, please arrange for details to appear on your CSR 4 and 13 and I.U. Returns.

Micheldever Chichester

1061 1105

2224 1217

2226

2206

1065

1145

1122

1129

(Pencil notes added to memo, 2224 at Micheldever and both at Chichester in bad condition).

8-6-64

Ref:- CLS/7071

COSHAM STATION. PARCELS HANDLING FACILITIES.

With reference to your letter of the 2^nd June, it would appear that the Van selected would be required to be made weatherproof and suggest therefore that one of the Vans berthed at Chichester is sent to my Newhaven Depot for this purpose, also for lettering and that the Internal User plate is also sent to that Depot.

(Pencil note added to memo, No. to Chichester, 1061 at Mich.)

9-6-64

Ref:- RS.60/12/7/Hi

COSHAM STATION. PARCELS HANDLING FACILITIES.

Referring to my letter of 2^nd June to the Assistant Mechanical Engineering (Maintenance) copy to you, it is suggested that one of the vans berthed at Chichester would be suitable for the above purpose. Would you therefore please arrange for one to be sent to Newhaven.

15-6-64

Ref:- RS.60/12/7/Hi

COSHAM STATION. PARCELS HANDLING FACILITIES.

No. 1061 PMV.

Your letters of 2^nd inst. and 9^th inst.

I have selected Van No. 1061 PMV for the above and ordered it to Newhaven for repairs etc.

26-5-64

Ref:- RS.53/7/141/Hi

Service Vehicles for Departmental Use – Staff Van DS.935

Referring to your letter of the 22^nd May, two P.M.V’s can be made available for transfer to the Chief Civil Engineer’s Department as tool vans. Please arrange with Inspector Tozer for suitable vehicles to be selected and let me have usual estimates of the costs of repairs and conversion.

15-6-64

Ref:- RS.53/7/141/Hi

Service Vehicles for Departmental Use – Staff Van DS.935

Your letter of the 26-5-64

I have set aside at Micheldever two PMVs. Nos. 2206 and 1145 for conversion in connection with the above.

15-6-64

Our Ref:- RS.60/12/7/Hi

Our Ref:- RS.53/7/141/Hi

Memo to Station Master, Micheldever.

PMVs for Departmental Use

Referring to my visit to yours on the 10^th inst. I selected 3 reasonable PMV. for conversion to S.V. Will you kindly deal with same as follows:-

PMV No. 2206. ) Set them aside until further instructions.

PMV No. 1145 )

PMV No. 1061. Have it labelled to Newhaven per M&EE instructions. I have asked G.Ms

Office to assist.

Basingstoke C&W to give OK before departure.

3-7-64

RS.51/3/1/1.BU

Condemned coaching stock.

Sale orders 16/20/316 and 16/20/340 – Birds (Swansea) Ltd.

Will you please note in connection with the above the two trains covered by these orders were dispatched as below to Bynea.

Ex Andover Junction, 3.40pm Monday 29-6-64

BSK 4375* ex Bricklayers Arms Sold Birds Motors 4-7-64

BSK 4373* ex Eastleigh yard Sold Birds Motors 4-7-64

SK 1834 ex Basingstoke Sold Birds Motors 4-7-64

SK 1853* ex Clapham Junction Sold Birds Motors 4-7-64

SK 1832* ex Basingstoke Sold Birds Motors 4-7-64

SK 1894* ex Clapham Junction Sold Birds Motors 4-7-64

SK 1847 @ Andover Junction Sold Birds Motors 4-7-64

SK 1883 @ Andover Junction Sold Birds Motors 4-7-64

SK 1898 @ Andover Junction Sold Birds Motors 4-7-64

SK 1915 @ Andover Junction Sold Birds Motors 4-7-64

S 46290* ex ? Sold Birds Motors 4-7-64

S 46294* ex ? Sold Birds Motors 4-7-64

Ex Basingstoke, 3.0pm Tuesday 30-6-64

RB 7879* ex ?

BSK 4019* ex Eastbourne Sold Birds Motors 4-7-64

BSK 4020* ex Eastbourne Sold Birds Motors 4-7-64

CK 5824* ex Eastbourne Sold Birds Motors 4-7-64

CK 5827* ex Eastbourne Sold Birds Motors 4-7-64

CK 5164 ex Polegate Sold Birds Motors 4-7-64

BSK 4013* ex Eastbourne Sold Birds Motors 4-7-64

BSK 4014* ex Eastbourne Sold Birds Motors 4-7-64

SK 127* ex ? Sold Birds Motors 4-7-64

BSK 4037 ex Eastleigh works Sold Birds Motors 4-7-64

BSK 4038 ex Eastleigh works Sold Birds Motors 4-7-64

CK 5836 ex Eastleigh works Sold Birds Motors 4-7-64

CCT 2447 ex ? Sold Birds Motors 4-7-64

CCT 2417* ex ? Sold Birds Motors 4-7-64

* = Order number 16/20/316 (16)

Unmarked = Order number 16/20/340 (10)

3-7-64

Elgh ref: - RS.51/1/63/BU

Reduction of coaching stock W/E 4-7-64

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Bricklayers Arms

SK 1212 SK 1813 ex ‘Set 975’

Clapham Junction

BCK 6720

Bournemouth West

RK 80009

8-7-64

Ref:- RS.53/7/139/Hi

Service Vehicles for Departmental Use.

Dormitory Van for use with Matisa Track Recording Machine.

Please arrange for a condemned PMV suitable for the above purpose to be selected and sent to Ashford Works, advising me the number.

17-7-64

Withdrawn PMV 1105

In reference to my visit of the 14^th inst. in connection with the above mentioned van berthed at Chichester.

Will you please give the necessary attention to enable the vehicle to run to Ashford Works and ‘one way’ label the same to Works Manager there.

Thanking you in anticipation.

17-7-64

Ref:- RS.53/7/139/Hi

Service Vehicles for Departmental Use.

Dormitory Van for use with Matisa Track Recording Machine.

Please note in reference to the above, PMV 1105 berthed at Chichester has been allocated for this purpose and instructions given for it to be ‘one way’ labelled to Works Manager, Ashford.

22-7-64

PMV No. 1105

Reference to your letter dated 17-7-64

The above van left this station on the 18-7-64 for Ashford.

23-7-64

Ref:- RS.53/7/146/Hi

Service Vehicles for Departmental Use, Staff Vans Nos. DS.134 & DS.135

Referring to your letter of the 27^th May, the Chief Civil Engineer requires a replacement for Van DS.135 and will advise me later concerning a replacement for DS.134. Please arrange with Inspector Tozer for one of the following utility vans to be set aside for this purpose and let me have the usual estimates.

2256 2029 2261 2035 2047 2050 2051

These vans are on hand at Micheldever.

4-8-64

Ref:- RS.53/7/146/Hi

Service Vehicles for Departmental Use, Staff Vans Nos. DS.134 & DS.135

Referring to your letter of 23^rd July.

2270 CCT berthed at Micheldever has been allocated to replace DS.135 and will be set aside for the purpose of conversion as required.

23-7-64

Ref:- RS.53/7/150/Hi

SERVICE VEHICLES FOR DEPARTMENTAL USE

REPLACEMENT OF STAFF VAN No. DS.1933

Please arrange for one of the following utility vans to be used as a replacement for the above and the Outdoor Carriage & Wagon Section will let me have the usual estimates of costs of repairs and conversion to make this vehicle into a staff van generally in accordance with type ‘A’ of Drawing No. 48636.

The vehicles are on hand at Micheldever.

2256 2029 2261 2035 2047 2050 2051

4-8-64

Ref:- RS.53/7/150/Hi

Service Vehicles for Departmental Use, Replacement of Staff van No. DS.1933.

Referring to your letter of 23^rd July.

2047 CCT berthed at Micheldever has been allocated to replace DS.1933 and set aside for conversion as required.

7-8-64

Elgh ref: - RS.51/1/63/BU

Reduction of coaching stock W/E 8-8-64

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Basingstoke

BCK 6732 FO 3500 FO 3503 FO3505 FO 3508

Clapham Junction

BCK 6745

11-8-64

Elgh ref: - RS.63/1/78/D

BLUEBELL PRESERVATION SOCIETY

Lancing Workman’s coach DS70080 has been sold to the above and should not therefore be broken-up.

This is for your information.

14-8-64

Elgh ref: - RS.51/1/63/BU

Reduction of coaching stock W/E 15-8-64

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Bournemouth West

BSK 3961 ex ‘Set 237’

14-8-64

Elgh ref: - RS.51/1/63/BU

Steam stock for withdrawal

At the GM’s request, SO W1307 which is on hand at Clapham Junction for defective wheels has been withdrawn and marked as condemned accordingly, carded to Basingstoke.

14-8-64

Ref:- RS.60/5/59/Hi

Work Study Accommodation.

Referring to your letter of the 11^th August, Open First No. S.3500, which is at Basingstoke, has been allocated for your use. Please let me have a “shot” estimate of the cost of making this vehicle fit for your purpose.

(Pencil note on memo – S.3500 wanted Stew Lane (S. Pettygrew 4-9-64.

Basingstoke to be advised O.W.L [one way label]

2133 asked to move 4-9-64).

17-8-64

Ref:- RS.53/7/146/Hi

SERVICE VEHICLES FOR DEPARTMENTAL USE –

DS.134 & DS.135 – LETTERED “E.s STAFF VAN PADDOCK WOOD”.

Referring to your letter of the 27^th May and mine of the 23^rd July, the Chief Civil Engineer now advises that a replacement for DS.134 is required. Please arrange in conjunction with Inspector Tozer for a suitable vehicle to be selected and let me have the two estimates now required. Would you please note that the replacement for DS.135 is required to be a staff van type ‘B’ to drawing 48636 and the replacement for DS.134 is required to be a staff van type ‘A’ to drawing 48636.

21-8-64

Ref:- RS.53/7/146/Hi

SERVICE VEHICLES FOR DEPARTMENTAL USE –

DS.134 & DS.135 – LETTERED “E.s STAFF VAN PADDOCK WOOD”.

I have set aside at Micheldever Van No. 2051, a CCT. for the above conversion.

17-8-64

Ref:- RS.53/7/152/Hi

SERVICE VEHICLES FOR DEPARTMENTAL USE.

Replacement of Staff Van No. DS.1853

Referring to your letter of the 22^nd July the Chief Civil Engineer requires a replacement for the above vehicle and has asked for a Passenger Van to be converted in accordance with type “A” of drawing 48636. Please arrange in conjunction with Inspector Tozer for one of the C.C.T’s mentioned in my letter of the 23^rd July (see your CLS6985/212) to be set aside for this purpose and let me have the usual estimates of costs of repairs and conversion.

21-8-64

Ref:- RS.53/7/152/Hi

Service Vehicles for Departmental Use.

Replacement of Staff Van No. DS.1853

I have set aside at Micheldever a CCT No. 2035 for the above replacement.

18-9-64

Ref:- RS.60/5/67.D

Service Vehicles for Departmental Use.

DS.082233 (ex BSK 6702) Commercial – Margate.

Re telephone conversation of this morning.

I understand from the General Manager (2133) that the Commercial Manager has no further use for this vehicle, berthed at Margate and I have requested it be moved to Basingstoke for ultimate disposal.

2-10-64

Elgh Ref: - RS.51/1/64.BU

Reduction in coaching stock W/E 3‑10‑64

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Margate

SK 1211 SK 1887 ex ‘Set 974’

SK 1277 SK 1824 ex ‘Set 958’

SK 1265 SK 1879

BCK 6702 (as 082233)

Bournemouth West

DBCK 6675 TSO 1320 ex ‘Set 603’

DBCK 6689 TSO 1330 ex ‘Set 608’

DBCK 6679 TSO 1317 ex ‘Set 610’

DBCK 6690 TSO 1354 ex ‘Set 614’

DBCK 6695 TSO 1359 ex ‘Set 616’

Blackheath

SK 1872 SK 1910 ex ‘Set 432’

SK 1896 SK 1897 SK 1906 SK 1912 BCK 6725

Walton

BSK 3703 CK 5616 ex ‘Set 458’

Polegate

BSK 3715 ex ‘Set 182’

CK 5632 ex ‘Set 461’

Brighton

BSK 4090 CK 5614 ex ‘Set 183’

CK 5607 ex ‘Set 445’

BSO 4442 ex ‘Set 212’

Micheldever

CK 5619 ex ‘Set 447’

CK 5756 ex ‘Set 775’

Clapham Junction

FK 7622 ex ‘Set 805’

1-10-64

Ref: - RS.51/1/64/BU

Reduction in coaching stock

The undermentioned vehicles have been sold to Peter Wood & Co. of Queenborough. Will you please confirm numbers and advise this office (2920) on arrival as soon as possible.

.

To P. Wood & Co to arrive 1-10-64

TSO 1354 DBCK 6690 ex ‘Set 614’

DBCK 6675 TSO 1320 ex ‘Set 603’

TSO 1359 DBCK 6695 ex ‘Set 616’

DBCK 6679 TSO 1317 ex ‘Set 610’

DBCK 6689 TSO 1330 ex ‘Set 608’

1-10-64

Ref: - RS.51/1/64/BU

Reduction in coaching stock

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Bournemouth West

SK 1235 SO 1331 SO 1342 SO 1343 BCK 6733

TSO 1360 DBCK 6676 ex ‘Set 604’

TSO 1328 DBCK 6678 ex ‘Set 606’

TSO 1353 DBCK 6694 ex ‘Set 609’

TSO 1347 DBCK 6688 ex ‘Set 613’

TSO 1341 DBCK 6691 ex ‘Set 615’

TSO 1361 DBCK 6696 ex ‘Set 617’

SK 1829 ex ‘Set 982’

SK 1837 ex ‘Set 433’

Basingstoke

SK 1905 SK 1909 SK 1907 SK 1899 ‘ex Set 769’

SK 1890 ‘ex Set 980’

Tonbridge

BSK 4082 CK 5617 ex ‘Set 453’

Clapham Junction

BCK 6737 BCK 6739

BCK 6701 ex ‘Set 64’

BCK 6708 ex ‘Set 71’

CK 5765 ex ‘Set 784’

CK 5783 CK 5784 ex ‘Set 474’

Lancing

CK 5875 ex ‘Set 266’

2-10-64

Ref: - RS 51/3/1/1.BU

Condemned coaching stock

Sale orders 230/552/5/5 Ardmore Steel Company

230/552/85/9 Peter Wood & Co.

Will you please note in connection with the above, the following vehicles were dispatched to Queenborough on 1‑10‑64 for Peter Wood & Co.

No. 1 train, ex Bournemouth West

TSO 1354 ex Bournemouth West Sold Peter Wood & Co. 3-10-64

DBCK 6690 ex Bournemouth West Sold Peter Wood & Co. 3-10-64

DBCK 6675 ex Bournemouth West Sold Peter Wood & Co. 3-10-64

TSO 1320 ex Bournemouth West Sold Peter Wood & Co. 3-10-64

TSO 1359 ex Bournemouth West Sold Peter Wood & Co. 3-10-64

DBCK 6695 ex Bournemouth West Sold Peter Wood & Co. 3-10-64

DBCK 6679 ex Bournemouth West Sold Peter Wood & Co. 3-10-64

TSO 1317 ex Bournemouth West Sold Peter Wood & Co. 3-10-64

DBCK 6689 ex Bournemouth West Sold Peter Wood & Co. 3-10-64

TSO 1330 ex Bournemouth West Sold Peter Wood & Co. 3-10-64

7-10-64

Condemned coaching stock

Please put the condemnation symbol on the undermentioned coaches as soon as possible and oblige advising this office when dealt with.

Basingstoke

SK 1905 SK 1909 SK 1907 SK 1899 ‘ex Set 769’

SK 1890 ‘ex Set 980’

Andover to Basingstoke on arrival

CK 5759 ex ‘Set 778’

BCK 6749

BSK 4317 BSK 4318 also ex Set 778, note from I Reed dated 9‑10‑64, not to mark condemned but to be crossed off list as transfer to Western Region.

7-10-64

Condemned coaching stock

BCK’s 6678 and 6696 are not now required, please remove red cards and let them go forward with other withdrawn vehicles and oblige.

(addressed to C&W foreman at Bournemouth West).

14-10-64

Reduction in coaching stock

The undermentioned vehicles are being dispatched to Queenborough from Margate on Friday October 16^th for Ardmore Steel Company who have purchased them. Will you please confirm the numbers to this office as soon as possible after the arrival of the same.

(addressed to Chargeman, O/D C&W dept. Sheerness)

SK 1211 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 17-10-64

SK 1265 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 17-10-64

SK 1277 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 17-10-64

SK 1824 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 17-10-64

SK 1879 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 17-10-64

SK 1887 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 17-10-64

BCK 6702 (as 082233) Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 21-11-64

15-10-64

Reduction in coaching stock

BCK 6728 is now berthed at Polegate and is for condemnation. Will you please have the vehicle marked and confirm with this office that you have done so.

(addressed to Chargeman, O/D C&W dept. Eastbourne)

16-10-64

Ref: - RS 51/3/1/1.BU

Condemned coaching stock

Sale orders 230/552/5/5 Ardmore Steel Company

230/552/85/9 Peter Wood & Co.

Will you please note in connection with the above the following vehicles were dispatched to Queenborough on the 15-10-64 for Ardmore Steel Company.

No.2 Train ex Margate

SK 1211 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 17-10-64

SK 1265 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 17-10-64

SK 1277 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 17-10-64

SK 1824 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 17-10-64

SK 1879 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 17-10-64

SK 1887 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 17-10-64

082233 (6702) should have gone with this train but did not. It is hoped to get it there by normal freight service. I will inform you concerning its progress.

16-10-64

Ref: - RS.51/3/1/1.BU

Condemned coaching stock

Sale orders 230/552/20/2 Birds (Swansea) Ltd.

230/552/20/5 Birds (Swansea) Ltd.

The following vehicles in connection with the above mentioned orders were dispatched to Bynea on Thursday 15-10-64.

BCK 6744 ex Basingstoke Sold Birds Motors 17-10-64

BCK 6724 ex Basingstoke Sold Birds Motors 17-10-64

CK 5877 ex Basingstoke Sold Birds Motors 17-10-64

CK 5879 ex Basingstoke Sold Birds Motors 17-10-64

BCK 6720 ex Basingstoke Sold Birds Motors 17-10-64

KS 7884 ex Basingstoke Sold Birds Motors 17-10-64

Van E70323 ex Basingstoke Sold Birds Motors 17-10-64

BG M30597 ex Basingstoke Sold Birds Motors 17-10-64

HB E2383 ex Salisbury Sold Birds Motors 17-10-64

E2428 Horsebox ex Ashford has left this point but its whereabouts is not known at the moment. Traffic think it may have found its own way to Bynea. Following it up.

16-10-64

Ref: - RS.51/1/64/BU

Reduction in coaching stock W/E 17-10-64

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Eastleigh yard

SK 1194 SK 1917 ex ‘Set 984’

SK 1863 ex ‘Set 973’

Bournemouth West

SK 1206 ex ‘Set 973’

SK 1236 ex ‘Set 428’

CK 5780 ex ‘Set 800’

Clapham Junction

SK 1208 ex ‘Set 428’

CK 5754 ex ‘Set 773’

CK 5770 ex ‘Set 789’

CK 5778 ex ‘Set 798’

BCK 6752

Tonbridge

BSK 4080 CK 5626 ex ‘Set 464’

Polegate

BCK 6728

16-10-64

Ref: - RS.55/2099/BU

Derailment at Ramsgate 22-9-64

With reference to your letter of the 23^rd September, the Chief Mech. & Elec. Engineer, Eastern Region has requested that following seven vehicles involved in the above mentioned mishap be condemned. Will you please arrange advising me when done, as disposal for these coaches will have to be obtained from the Chief Supplies & Contracts Officer.

In regard to the remaining three coaches they are to be forwarded to York for repairs and for your information the Carriage & Wagon Foreman at Ramsgate has been requested to arrange.

BSO E16631

TSO E13450

TSO E13472

TSO E13483

TSO E13527

TSO E13559

BSO E 16620

The above were marked condemned at Ramsgate 19-10-64.

E13791 left Ramsgate 5.55pm Weds 14-10-64

E9117 left Ramsgate 5.55pm Thurs 15-10-64

E31792 left Ramsgate 5.55pm Fri 16-10-64

All ‘green carded’ HOME

20-10-64

Reduction in coaching stock

FK 7644 is now berthed at Polegate. Will you please have it marked with the withdrawal symbol and confirm with this office when you have done so and oblige.

(addressed to Chargeman, O/D C&W depot. Eastbourne).

22-10-64

Reduction in coaching stock

The undermentioned vehicles are being dispatched to Queenborough from Blackheath on Saturday October 24^th dep 13.08 and arriving 14.36 for Peter Wood & Co. who have purchased them.

SK 1896 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 31-10-64

SK 1912 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 31-10-64

SK 1872 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 31-10-64

SK 1910 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 31-10-64

SK 1906 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 31-10-64

SK 1897 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 31-10-64

BCK 6725 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 31-10-64

Will you please confirm with this office as soon as possible. Also I understand 082233 (6702) which was to have come from Margate on the last train in, will now arrive by normal freight on Saturday 24^th October.

(addressed to Chargeman, O/D C&W Engineers dept. Sheerness)

23-10-64

Ref: - RS.51/1/64/BU

Reduction in coaching stock W/E 24-10-64

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Walton

SK 1192 ex ‘Set 955’

SK 1852

Basingstoke

CK 5755 ex ‘Set 774’

CK 5769 ex ‘Set 783’

CK 5777 ex ‘Set 797’

Andover Junction

CK 5759 ex ‘Set 778’

BCK 6749

Tonbridge

CK 5878 ex ‘Set 802’

Clapham Junction

BCK 6748

Polegate

FK 7644 ex ‘Set 468’

Bricklayers Arms

SCV 3700

23-10-64

Ref:- RS.63/1/139/Hi

BELUNCLE HALT – Provision of Staff Amenities.

In connection with the above, a 32’ 0” P.M.V. is required to be removed from the frame and placed on the ground. Will you please note P.M.V. No. 2224, which is standing at Micheldever, has been allocated for this purpose.

23-10-64

Ref:- RS.63/1/139/Hi

BELUNCLE HALT – Provision of Staff Amenities – Van No. 2224.

Van No. 2224 PMV is required at Hoo Junction, will you please make this vehicle fit to run and advise me when dealt with, it is on hand at Micheldever, has been on hand about 12 months. Traffic Dept. Waterloo advised.

26-3-65

Ref:- CLS7071

BELUNCLE HALT: PROVISION OF STAFF ACCOMMODATION.

With reference to your letter of the 17^th instant.

Please arrange for PMV.2224 on hand at Micheldever to be forwarded to my C & W. Foreman at Hoo Junction, who will arrange for it to be moved on to Beluncle Halt.

30-10-64

Ref: - RS.51/1/64/BU

Reduction in coaching stock W/E 31-10-64

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Tonbridge

BSK 3713 ex ‘Set 459’

Bournemouth West

CK 5766 ex ‘Set 785’

Lancing

CK 5786 ex ‘Set 806’

Clapham Junction

BCK 6712 ex ‘Set 75’

BCK 6751

Brighton

CK 5610 ex ‘Set 452’

6-11-64

Ref: - RS.51/1/64/BU

Reduction in coaching stock W/E 7-11-64

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Clapham Junction

FK 7614

30-10-64

Ref: - RS.51/3/1/1.BU

Condemned coaching stock

Sale orders 230/552/5/5 Ardmore Steel Co.

230/552/85/9 Peter Wood & Co.

Will you please note in connection with the above the following vehicles were dispatched to Queenborough on the 24-10-64 for Peter Wood & Co.

No. 3 train ex Blackheath.

SK 1896 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 31-10-64

SK 1912 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 31-10-64

SK 1872 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 31-10-64

SK 1910 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 31-10-64

SK 1906 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 31-10-64

SK 1897 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 31-10-64

BCK 6725 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 31-10-64

30-10-64

Reduction of coaching stock

The undermentioned vehicles are being dispatched to Queenborough from Basingstoke on Saturday October 31^st for Ardmore Steel Co.

SK E13575 ex ? Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 7-11-64

CK 5766 ex Bournemouth West Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 7-11-64

SO 1343 ex Bournemouth West Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 7-11-64

SK 1917 ex Eastleigh Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 7-11-64

SK 1194 ex Eastleigh Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 7-11-64

SK 1863 ex Eastleigh Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 7-11-64

CK 5759 ex Andover Junction Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 7-11-64

BCK 6749 ex Andover Junction Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 7-11-64

SO W1307 ex Clapham Junction Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 7-11-64

BSK 3961 ex Bournemouth West Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 7-11-64

Will you please confirm with this office as soon as possible. Thanking you for the previous confirmations.

(addressed to Chargeman, O/D C&W dept. Sheerness)

6-11-64

Ref: - RS.51/3/1/1.BU

Condemned coaching stock

Sale orders 230/552/5/5 Ardmore Steel Co.

230/552/85/9 Peter Wood & Co.

Will you please note in connection with the above the following vehicles were dispatched to Queenborough on the 31-10-64 for Ardmore Steel Co.

No. 4 train ex Basingstoke.

SK E13575 ex ? Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 7-11-64

CK 5766 ex Bournemouth West Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 7-11-64

SO 1343 ex Bournemouth West Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 7-11-64

SK 1917 ex Eastleigh Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 7-11-64

SK 1194 ex Eastleigh Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 7-11-64

SK 1863 ex Eastleigh Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 7-11-64

CK 5759 ex Andover Junction Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 7-11-64

BCK 6749 ex Andover Junction Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 7-11-64

SO W1307 ex Clapham Junction Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 7-11-64

BSK 3961 ex Bournemouth West Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 7-11-64

6-11-64

Reduction of coaching stock

The undermentioned vehicles are being dispatched to Queenborough from Basingstoke on Saturday November 7^th for Peter Wood & Co.

BCK 6712 ex Clapham Junction Sold Peter Wood & Co. 14-11-64

BCK 6751 ex Clapham Junction Sold Peter Wood & Co. 14-11-64

SK 1206 ex Bournemouth West Sold Peter Wood & Co. 14-11-64

SK 1236 ex Bournemouth West Sold Peter Wood & Co. 14-11-64

CK 5780 ex Bournemouth West Sold Peter Wood & Co. 14-11-64

CK 5619 ex Micheldever Sold Peter Wood & Co. 14-11-64

CK 5616 ex Walton Sold Peter Wood & Co. 14-11-64

BSK 3703 ex Walton Sold Peter Wood & Co. 14-11-64

SK 1192 ex Walton Sold Peter Wood & Co. 14-11-64

SK 1852 ex Walton Sold Peter Wood & Co. 14-11-64

Will you please confirm with this office as soon as possible and oblige.

(addressed to Chargeman, O/D C&W dept. Sheerness).

3-11-64

Memo from: - Mech. & Elec. Engineer (General) Eastleigh

MESSRS. BERTRAM MILLS CIRCUS

I am advised by the General Manager that the proprietors of Messrs Bertram Mills Circus do not propose to arrange a tour train for next year and in consequence the passenger vehicles allocated to this traffic, i.e. SK’s Nos. 1808, 1822, 1878, 1901 1904 and 1914 may be withdrawn after termination of the existing tour at Ascot which I understand was yesterday.

In regard to SK No. 1914 I am advised that this vehicle was stopped on the London Midland Region and I have requested Mr. Robson to arrange condemnation and disposal.

Will Mr. Tozer please advise me in the usual way so that I can obtain disposal for the remainder through the Scrap Sales Controller.

11-11-64

Messrs. Bertram Mills Circus

I understand that the six coaches allocated to the above mentioned circus traffic are now no longer required for that purpose. The numbers are SK’s 1808, 1822, 1878, 1901 and 1904 now berthed at Ascot, and 1914 is detained by the London Midland Region under card for defects and they will dispose of it. Will you please have the five at Ascot marked with the withdrawal symbol and advise this office as soon as you have done so. Thanking you in anticipation.

(addressed to Chargeman, O/D C&W dept. Reading South)

13-11-64

Ref: - RS.51/1/64/BU

Reduction in coaching stock W/E 14-11-64

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Clapham Junction

BCK 6740 BCK 6743

CK 5891 ex ‘Set 801’

20-11-64

Ref: - RS.51/1/64/BU

Reduction in coaching stock W/E 21-11-64

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Clapham Junction

BCK 6713 ex ‘Set 76’

FK 7642

Eastleigh works

FK 7613

27-11-64

Ref: - RS.51/1/64/BU

Reduction in coaching stock W/E 28-11-64

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Clapham Junction

CK 5742 ex ‘Set 292’

CK 5760 ex ‘Set 779’

CK 5776 ex ‘Set 796’

CK 5880 ex ‘Set 768’

Ascot (ex Bertram Mills)

SK 1808 SK 1822 SK 1878 SK 1901 SK 1904

Swanage

SK 1916

9-11-64

Memo from Sheerness on Sea C&W Chargeman

.

Condemned coaches for Queenborough

Have received 10 coaches for breaking-up.

Nos.

BCK 6712

BCK 6751

SK 1206

SK 1236

CK 5780

CK 5891

CK 5616

BSK 3703

SK 1192

SK 1852

Will you please note, your memo of 6^th confirms the number SK 5619, this should be 5891 which has been received and not 5619.

(Pencil addendum: - 5619 arrived by freight train 10-11-64)

13-11-64

Ref: - RS.51/3/1/1.BU

Condemned coaching stock

Sale orders 230/552/5/5 Ardmore Steel Co.

230/552/85/9 Peter Wood & Co.

Will you please note in connection with the above the following vehicles were dispatched to Queenborough on the 7-11-64 for Peter Wood & Co.

No. 5 train ex Basingstoke.

BCK 6712 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 14-11-64

BCK 6751 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 14-11-64

SK 1206 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 14-11-64

SK 1236 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 14-11-64

CK 5780 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 14-11-64

CK 5891 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 14-11-64

CK 5616 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 14-11-64

BSK 3703 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 14-11-64

SK 1192 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 14-11-64

SK 1852 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 14-11-64

CK 5619 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 14-11-64

(By freight ex Basingstoke arr 10-11-64)

13-11-64

Reduction of coaching stock

The undermentioned vehicles are being dispatched to Queenborough from Andover Junction on Saturday November 14^th for Ardmore Steel Co.

SK 1890 ex Basingstoke Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 21-11-64

CK 5777 ex Basingstoke Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 21-11-64

CK 5764 ex ? Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 21-11-64

SK 1208 ex Clapham Junction Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 21-11-64

BCK 6748 ex Clapham Junction Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 21-11-64

CK 5755 ex Basingstoke Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 21-11-64

SK 1905 ex Basingstoke Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 21-11-64

SK 1907 ex Basingstoke Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 21-11-64

SK 1903 ex ? Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 21-11-64

SK 1899 ex Basingstoke Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 21-11-64

Also

HB E2473 ex ? Sold to Lacmots Ltd. 21-11-64

20-11-64

Ref: - RS.51/3/1/1.BU

Condemned coaching stock

Sale orders 230/552/5/5 Ardmore Steel Co.

230/552/85/9 Peter Wood & Co.

Will you please note in connection with the above the following vehicles were dispatched to Queenborough on the 14-11-64 for Ardmore Steel Co.

No. 6 train ex Andover Junction.

SK 1890 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 21-11-64

CK 5777 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 21-11-64

CK 5764 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 21-11-64

SK 1208 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 21-11-64

BCK 6748 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 21-11-64

CK 5755 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 21-11-64

SK 1905 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 21-11-64

SK 1907 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 21-11-64

SK 1903 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 21-11-64

SK 1899 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 21-11-64

Also

HB E2473 Sold to Lacmots Ltd. 21-11-64

Order No. 230/552/85/10 was also included.

DS 082233 (6702) which should have gone with train No.2 ex Margate has now been delivered to Ardmore Steel Co. at Queenborough.

23-11-64

Reduction in coaching stock

The undermentioned three vehicles will be dispatched to Queenborough from their different locations by normal freight service for Peter Wood & Co. Will you please note and confirm to this office as and when they arrive.

HB E2445 (Received at Queenborough 3-12-64)

CCT 2245 @ Micheldever 19-12-64

SCV 3700 (Received at Queenborough ex Bricklayers Arms 3-12-64)

Thanking you in anticipation

(addressed to Chargeman, O/D C&W depot. Sheerness)

23-11-64

Reduction in coaching stock

I understand from the traffic department that SK 1916 is at Swanage. The coach is on our current withdrawal list and I should be obliged if you would have it marked with the appropriate condemnation symbol and have it labelled to Micheldever and confirm to this office that this has been done.

Thanking you in anticipation.

(addressed to Chargeman, O/D C&W Engs. Dept. Weymouth).

27-11-64

Ref: - RS.51/3/1/1.BU

Condemned coaching stock

Sale orders 230/552/5/5 Ardmore Steel Co.

230/552/85/9 Peter Wood & Co.

Will you please note in connection with the above the following vehicles were dispatched to Queenborough on Tuesday 24-11-64 for Peter Wood & Co.

No. 7 train ex Teddington.

BCK 6708 ex Clapham Junction Sold Peter Wood & Co. 28-11-64

BCK 6701 ex Clapham Junction Sold Peter Wood & Co. 28-11-64

CK 5765 ex Clapham Junction Sold Peter Wood & Co. 28-11-64

BCK 6752 ex Clapham Junction Sold Peter Wood & Co. 28-11-64

FK 7622 ex Clapham Junction Sold Peter Wood & Co. 28-11-64

BCK 6737 ex Clapham Junction Sold Peter Wood & Co. 28-11-64

BCK 6739 ex Clapham Junction Sold Peter Wood & Co. 28-11-64

CK 5754 ex Clapham Junction Sold Peter Wood & Co. 28-11-64

CK 5770 ex Clapham Junction Sold Peter Wood & Co. 28-11-64

CK 5778 ex Clapham Junction Sold Peter Wood & Co. 28-11-64

16-12-64

Ref: - RS.63/1/142.BU

Condemned coaching stock

Sale order 230/552/85/13

Will you please note that SCV 3700 ex Bricklayers Arms and sold to Peter Wood & Co. has arrived at Lacmots Private Sidings at Queenborough, Kent.

This is the only vehicle concerned on this order.

3-12-64

Reduction in coaching stock

The undermentioned coaches will be dispatched to Queenborough from Basingstoke on Saturday 5^th December for Ardmore Steel Co.

CK 5794 ex Eastleigh yard Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 12-12-64

CK 5880 ex Clapham Junction Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 12-12-64

CK 5742 ex Clapham Junction Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 12-12-64

CK 5776 ex Clapham Junction Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 12-12-64

CK 5760 ex Clapham Junction Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 12-12-64

BCK 6713 ex Clapham Junction Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 12-12-64

FK 7642 ex Clapham Junction Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 12-12-64

FK 7614 ex Clapham Junction Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 12-12-64

BCK 6740 ex Clapham Junction Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 12-12-64

BCK 6743 ex Clapham Junction Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 12-12-64

Please confirm with this office that these vehicles arrive also any loose ones that may have appeared since your last return.

(addressed to Chargeman, O/D C&W Engs. Dept. Sheerness)

11-12-64

Ref: - RS.51/3/1/1.BU

Condemned coaching stock

Sale orders 230/552/5/5 Ardmore Steel Co.

230/552/85/9 Peter Wood & Co.

Will you please note in connection with the above the following vehicles were dispatched to Queenborough on Saturday 5-12-64 for Ardmore Steel Co.

No. 8 train ex Basingstoke

CK 5794 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 12-12-64

CK 5880 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 12-12-64

CK 5742 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 12-12-64

CK 5776 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 12-12-64

CK 5760 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 12-12-64

BCK 6713 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 12-12-64

FK 7642 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 12-12-64

FK 7614 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 12-12-64

BCK 6740 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 12-12-64

BCK 6743 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 12-12-64

I understand from the GM’s Office that there will not be any further dispatches to Queenborough until after Christmas. At the close of play I make the score:

Ardmore Steel Co. 36

Peter Wood & Co. 38

Lacmots 3

Total 78

4-12-64

Ref: - RS.51/1/64/BU

Reduction in coaching stock W/E 5-12-64

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Ashford

DS 126 DS 127 Motive Power Vans

Weymouth

DS 1573 DS 1577 Motive Power Vans

Eastleigh yard

CK 5794 ex ‘Set 814’

11-12-64

Ref: - RS.51/1/64/BU

Reduction in coaching stock W/E 12-12-64

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Southampton/Micheldever

BG M31829

Clapham Junction

BG M31773

18-12-64

Ref: - RS.51/1/64/BU

Reduction in coaching stock W/E 19-12-64

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Clapham Junction

SO W1306 allocated for DS use (Elgh Ref: - RS.10/5/59)

Eastleigh works

BSO 4434 BSO 4435

1-1-65

Ref: - RS.51/1/64.BU

Reduction in coaching stock

Vehicles to be transferred to the Western Region.

Will you please note the following vehicles have had the Prefix letter altered from ‘S’ to ‘W’ and have been transferred to the Western Region.

No. Class Dealt With Date No. Class Dealt With Date

24302 SK Clapham Jct 19-12-64 4227 BSK Eastleigh 19-10-64

24303 SK Clapham Jct 11-11-64 4228 BSK Eastleigh 19-10-64

24305 SK Clapham Jct 23-10-64 4307 BSK Clapham Jct 23-10-64

24307 SK Lancing 30-12-64 4308 BSK Clapham Jct 23-10-64

24320 SK Clapham Jct 18-11-64 4309 BSK Clapham Jct 23-10-64

24321 SK Eastleigh 19-10-64 4311 BSK Eastleigh 2-1-65

6742 BCK Clapham Jct 23-10-64 4312 BSK Eastleigh 2-1-65

6746 BCK Clapham Jct 23-10-64 4317 BSK Eastleigh 2-11-64

4210 BSK Clapham Jct 23-10-64 4318 BSK Eastleigh 2-11-64

4213 BSK Clapham Jct 23-10-64 4319 BSK Clapham Jct 16-11-64

4214 BSK Clapham Jct 23-10-64 4320 BSK Clapham Jct 16-11-64

4215 BSK Clapham Jct 23-10-64 4327 BSK Clapham Jct 23-10-64

4216 BSK Clapham Jct 23-10-64 4328 BSK Clapham Jct 23-10-64

4219 BSK Eastleigh 19-10-64 4329 BSK Clapham Jct 23-10-64

4220 BSK Eastleigh 19-10-64 4330 BSK Clapham Jct 23-10-64

4221 BSK Clapham Jct 2-11-64 4331 BSK Eastleigh 28-10-64

4222 BSK Clapham Jct 2-11-64 4332 BSK Eastleigh 28-10-64

4223 BSK Clapham Jct 30-10-64 4339 BSK Clapham Jct 23-10-64

4224 BSK Clapham Jct 30-10-64 4340 BSK Clapham Jct 23-10-64

4225 BSK Clapham Jct 18-11-64

This leaves SK 24323, BSK 4211, BSK 4226, BSK 4354 and BSK 4282 substituted for BSK 4212 damaged, to be found and dealt with.

7-1-65

Ref: - RS.51/3/1/1.BU

Condemned coaching stock

Sale orders 230/552/5/5 Ardmore Steel Co.

230/552/85/9 Peter Wood & Co.

Will you please note the following vehicles are being dispatched to Queenborough on Saturday 9-1-65 for Peter Wood & Co.

BSK 3713 ex Polegate Sold Peter Wood & Co. 16-1-65

CK 5878 ex Polegate Sold Peter Wood & Co. 16-1-65

BSK 4090 ex Polegate Sold Peter Wood & Co. 16-1-65

CK 5614 ex Polegate Sold Peter Wood & Co. 16-1-65

DS 70080 ex Polegate Sold Peter Wood & Co. 16-1-65

CK 5786 ex Selsdon Sold Peter Wood & Co. 16-1-65

BSO 4442 ex Selsdon Sold Peter Wood & Co. 16-1-65

BSK 4080 ex Selsdon Sold Peter Wood & Co. 16-1-65

FK 7644 ex Selsdon Sold Peter Wood & Co. 16-1-65

CK 5617 ex Selsdon Sold Peter Wood & Co. 16-1-65

I also understand luggage van 2245, SCVs 3706 and 3711 have left Micheldever for Queenborough, they are for Peter Wood & Co. against Order No. 230/552/85/10 and 230/552/85/12. I trust you will return to me upon the arrival of the same as has been your practise.

(addressed to Chargeman, O/D C&W Engs. Dept, Sheerness)

12-1-65

Ref: - RS.51/3/1/1.BU

Condemned coaching stock

Sale orders 230/552/5/5 Ardmore Steel Co.

230/552/85/9 Peter Wood & Co.

Will you please note in connection with the above the following vehicles were dispatched to Queenborough on Monday 11^th January for Peter Wood & Co.

No. 9 train ex Polegate/Selsdon

BSK 3713 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 16-1-65

CK 5878 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 16-1-65

BSK 4090 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 16-1-65

CK 5614 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 16-1-65

DS 70080 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 16-1-65

CK 5786 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 16-1-65

BSO 4442 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 16-1-65

BSK 4080 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 16-1-65

FK 7644 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 16-1-65

CK 5617 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 16-1-65

8-1-65

Ref: - RS.51/1/64/BU

Reduction in coaching stock W/E 9-1-65

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Polegate

BSK 3695 CK 5602 ex ‘Set 184’

BSK 3702 CK 5615 ex ‘Set 218’

BSK 4035 CK 5835 BSK 4036 ex ‘Set 92’

Hove

BSK 3709 CK 5623 ex ‘Set 455’

Brighton

BSK 3708 ex ‘Set 191’ now moved to Hassocks

Clapham Junction

BG M30555

15-1-65

Ref: - RS.51/1/64/BU

Reduction in coaching stock W/E 16-1-65

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Tonbridge

BSK 3696 ex ‘Set 187’

BSK 3707 CK 5621 ex ‘Set 448’

Eastbourne

BSO 4450 ex ‘Set 212’

CK 5628 ex ‘Set 459’

Micheldever

BSK 4293 CK 5820 BSK 4294 ex ‘Set 827’

BSK 4023 ex ‘Set 86’

BSK 4212 ex ‘Set 796’

BSK 2523 ex ‘Set 861’

SO 1487

Reading South

CK 5603 ex ‘Set 185’

15-1-65

Ref: - RS.51/3/1/1.BU

Condemned coaching stock

Sale orders 230/552/10 Peter Wood & Co.

230/552/12 Peter Wood & Co.

Will you please note in connection with the above the following vehicles were dispatched to Queenborough, to Lacmots Private Sidings as at 13^th January. This completes the above mentioned orders.

CCT 2245 230/552/10 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 16-1-65

SCV 3706 230/552/12 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 16-1-65

SCV 3711 230/552/12 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 16-1-65

22-1-65

Ref: - RS.51/1/64/BU

Reduction in coaching stock W/E 23-1-65

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Bricklayers Arms

SCV M43878

Clapham Junction

BSK 4379 ex ‘Set 71’

Bournemouth West

RFO 7686 ex ‘Set 299’

27-1-65

Ref: - RS.51/3/1/1.BU

Condemned coaching stock

Sale orders 230/552/5/5 Ardmore Steel Co.

230/552/85/9 Peter Wood & Co.

Will you please note in connection with the above the following vehicles were dispatched to Queenborough on Monday 25^th January for Ardmore Steel Co.

No. 10 train, ex Ramsgate

BSO E16631 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 30-1-65

SO E13450 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 30-1-65

SO E13472 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 30-1-65

SO E13483 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 30-1-65

SO E13527 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 30-1-65

SO E13559 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 30-1-65

BSO 16620 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 30-1-65

BSK 3696 )

BSK 3707 ) ex Tonbridge, these three did not arrive.

CK 5621 )

Thank you for confirmation of the arrival of the three vehicles for Lacmots.

(addressed to Chargeman, O/D C&W depot. Sheerness)

29-1-65

Ref: - RS.51/3/1/1.BU

Condemned coaching stock

Sale orders 230/552/5/5 Ardmore Steel Co.

230/552/85/9 Peter Wood & Co.

Will you please note in connection with the above the following vehicles are being dispatched to Queenborough on Saturday 30^th January for Peter Wood & Co.

No. 11 train, ex Polegate

CK 5632 ex Polegate Sold Peter Wood & Co. 6-2-65

BSK 3715 ex Polegate Sold Peter Wood & Co. 6-2-65

SK 1212 ex Bricklayers Arms Sold Peter Wood & Co. 6-2-65

BCK 6704 ex Blackheath Sold Peter Wood & Co. 6-2-65

SK 1865 ex Blackheath Sold Peter Wood & Co. 6-2-65

SK 1813 ex Bricklayers Arms Sold Peter Wood & Co. 6-2-65

BCK 6728 ex Polegate Sold Peter Wood & Co. 6-2-65

29-1-65

Ref: - RS.51/3/1/1.BU

Condemned coaching stock

Sale orders 230/552/5/5 Ardmore Steel Co.

230/552/85/9 Peter Wood & Co.

Will you please note in connection with the above the following vehicles arrived at Queenborough on Friday 29^th January for Ardmore Steel Co.

Train ex Tonbridge

BSK 3696 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 30-1-65

BSK 3707 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 30-1-65

CK 5621 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 30-1-65

5-2-65

Ref: - RS.51/1/64/BU

Reduction in coaching stock W/E 6-2-65

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Ascot

Elephant Vans

E1230 E1235 E1222 E1225

Clapham Junction

BCK 6721

29-1-65

Ref: - RS.51/1/64/BU

Reduction in coaching stock W/E 30-1-65

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Clapham Junction

CK 5772 ex ‘Set 791’

FK E1580 FK GE11144 FK GE1108

Basingstoke

BSK 4025 CK 5830 BSK 4026 ex ‘Set 87’

New Cross Gate

BG M30813

5-2-65

Ref: - RS.51/3/1/1.BU

Condemned coaching stock

Sale orders 230/552/5/5 Ardmore Steel Co.

230/552/85/9 Peter Wood & Co.

Will you please note in connection with the above the following vehicles are being dispatched to Queenborough on Wednesday 10^th February for Ardmore Steel Co.

No. 12 train, ex Basingstoke

BCK 6721 ex Clapham Junction Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 20-2-65

BSK 4379 ex Clapham Junction Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 20-2-65

CK 5772 ex Clapham Junction Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 20-2-65

CK 5603 ex Reading South Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 20-2-65

FK E1580 ex Clapham Junction Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 20-2-65

FK GE11144 ex Clapham Junction Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 20-2-65

FK GE1108 ex Clapham Junction Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 20-2-65

BSK 4025 ex Basingstoke Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 20-2-65

CK 5830 ex Basingstoke Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 20-2-65

BSK 4026 ex Basingstoke Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 20-2-65

16-2-65

Ref: - RS.51/3/1/1.BU

Condemned coaching stock

Sale orders 230/552/5/5 Ardmore Steel Co.

230/552/85/9 Peter Wood & Co.

Will you please note in connection with the above the following vehicles were dispatched to Queenborough on Saturday 13^th February for Ardmore Steel Co.

No. 12 train, ex Basingstoke

BCK 6721 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 20-2-65

BSK 4379 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 20-3-65

CK 5772 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 20-2-65

CK 5603 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 20-2-65

FK E1580 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 20-2-65

FK GE11144 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 20-2-65

FK GE1108 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 20-2-65

BSK 4025 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 20-2-65

CK 5830 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 20-2-65

BSK 4026 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 20-2-65

5-2-65

Ref: - RS.51/1/64/BU

Reduction in coaching stock

With reference to my return of W/E 30‑1‑65, please note the Elephant vans E1230 and E1235 have been temporarily put back into traffic and are not therefore available at Ascot.

12-2-65

Ref: - RS.51/1/64/BU

Reduction in coaching stock W/E 13-2-65

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Woking

BSK 4033 CK 5834 BSK 4034 ex ‘Set 91’

Stewarts Lane

BSK 3693

19-2-65

Ref: - RS.51/1/64/BU

Reduction in coaching stock W/E 20-2-65

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Blackheath

BSO M9937 SO M50034 artic with M50035 SO M9271 SO M 9429

SO M9499 BSO M9987

Fratton

FK SC11145 since dispatched to Cricklewood

Eastleigh works

CK 5856 ex ‘Set 838’

Feltham

BG M30543 damaged bogie, to be broken-up on site

Basingstoke

BSK 4289 CK 5818 BSK 4290 ex ‘Set 825

RFO 7686

Clapham Junction

FK 7627 ex ‘Set 351’

RFO 7685 ex ‘Set 770’

Bournemouth West

RFO 7678 ex ‘Set 291’

19-2-65

Ref: - RS.51/3/1/1.BU

Condemned coaching stock

Sale orders 230/552/5/5 Ardmore Steel Co.

230/552/85/9 Peter Wood & Co.

Will you please note in connection with the above the following vehicles will be the next train to be dispatched to Queenborough for Peter Wood & Co. These were to have come on Saturday 20^th February but understand that this has had to be cancelled

BSK 3709 ex Hove Sold Peter Wood & Co. 27-2-65

BSO 4450 ex Eastbourne Sold Peter Wood & Co. 27-2-65

CK 5628 ex Eastbourne Sold Peter Wood & Co. 27-2-65

CK 5615 ex Polegate Sold Peter Wood & Co. 27-2-65

BSK 3702 ex Polegate Sold Peter Wood & Co. 27-2-65

BG M30813* ex New Cross Gate Sold Peter Wood & Co. 27-2-65

BCK 6732 ex Basingstoke Sold Peter Wood & Co. 27-2-65

SK 1835 ex Eastleigh Sold Peter Wood & Co. 27-2-65

CK 5610 ex Brighton Sold Peter Wood & Co. 27-2-65

SO 1425 ex Clapham Junction Sold Peter Wood & Co. 27-2-65

* = Sale Order No. 230/552/85/22

All from Polegate. Please confirm with this office when this train eventually arrives.

(addressed to Chargeman, O/D C&W depot. Sheerness)

2-3-65

Ref: - RS.51/3/1/1.BU

Condemned coaching stock

Sale orders 230/552/5/5 Ardmore Steel Co.

230/552/85/9 Peter Wood & Co.

Will you please note in connection with the above the following vehicles were dispatched to Queenborough on Saturday 27^th February 1965 for Peter Wood & Co.

No. 13 train, ex Polegate

BSK 3709 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 27-2-65

BSO 4450 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 27-2-65

CK 5628 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 27-2-65

CK 5615 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 27-2-65

BSK 3702 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 27-2-65

BG M30813* Sold Peter Wood & Co. 27-2-65

BCK 6732 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 27-2-65

SK 1835 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 27-2-65

CK 5610 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 27-2-65

SO 1425 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 27-2-65

* = Sale Order No. 230/552/85/22

26-2-65

Ref: - RS.51/1/64/BU

Reduction in coaching stock W/E 27-2-65

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Eastleigh works

SK 32

Clapham Junction

CK 5744 ex ‘Set 294’

FK 7647 ex ‘Set 804’

RFO 7833 RFO 7834 RFO 7840

Basingstoke

FK 7641

Micheldever

RFO 7679 ex ‘Set 292’

RFO 7680 ex ‘Set 293’

RFO 7684 ex ‘Set 297’

26-2-65

Ref: - RS.51/1/64/BU

Reduction in coaching stock

With reference to my letter of 5^th inst.

Elephant Van E1230 has now returned to Ascot and is held under ‘red’ card together with 1222 and 1225.

1-3-65

Reduction in coaching stock

The undermentioned vehicles have been berthed in your sidings at Andover and are requested to be marked with the withdrawal symbol and all emergency equipment removed.

FK 7610 ex ‘Set 353’

FK 7620 FK 7621 FK 7623 ex ‘Set 354’

RFO 7681 ex ‘Set 294’

Please confirm with this office when you have marked the same.

(addressed Chargeman, O/D C&W Engs Dept, Andover Junction)

3-3-65

Ref:- RS.53/7/174/Hi

Service Vehicles for Departmental Use – Staff Van No. DS.390.

The Central Stock Registry has advised the Chief Civil Engineer that the above vehicle is condemned and he is asking for a replacement.

Please arrange in conjunction with Inspector Tozer to select one of the C.C.T’s on hand at Micheldever for this purpose and let me have an estimate for the repair of the vehicle and for conversion to a Tool Van type “A” to drawing No. 48636.

12-3-65

Ref:- CLS/6985/371

SERVICE VEHICLES FOR DEPARTMENTAL USE – STAFF VAN DS,390.

With reference to your letter of the 3^rd March, C.C.T. 2263 on hand at Micheldever and which was originally selected as one of the 14 vehicles to be converted to Barrier Wagons for the Fawley oil train and now not required for this purpose should be set aside as a suitable replacement for DS.390. I am arranging for my Stewarts Lane Foreman, to prepare the necessary estimate to convert C.C.T. 2263 to Tool Van type “A” to Drg.6836

15-3-65

Ref:- RS.53/7/174/Hi

CLS/6985/371

Service Vehicles for Departmental Use – Staff Van No. DS.390.

Referring to your letter of the 3^rd inst. and copy of letter from Stewarts Lane dated 12^th inst.

CCT No. 2263 will be set aside at Micheldever for conversion.

23-7-65

Ref:- RS.53/7/174/Hi

Service Vehicles for Departmental Use – Staff Van No. DS.390.

Referring to my letter of 15^th March 1965.

CCT 2263 was eventually used to complete the 10 Barrier Wagons and I have now withdrawn CCT 2383 from traffic after damage and allocated it as the replacement for the above vehicle.

It was withdrawn at Woking and has been ordered to Stewarts Lane.

5-3-65

Ref: - RS.51/3/1/1.BU

Condemned coaching stock

Sale orders 230/552/5/5 Ardmore Steel Co.

230/552/85/9 Peter Wood & Co.

Will you please note in connection with the above the undermentioned coaches should be the next train to be dispatched to Queenborough for Ardmore Steel Co. These were to have come on Saturday 6^th March but the movement has been cancelled.

CK 5784 ex Clapham Junction Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 27-3-65

CK 5783 ex Clapham Junction Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 27-3-65

TSO 1360 ex Bournemouth West Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 27-3-65

DBCK 6676 ex Bournemouth West Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 27-3-65

BCK 6733 ex Bournemouth West Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 27-3-65

SK 1829 ex Bournemouth West Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 27-3-65

SK 1235 ex Bournemouth West Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 27-3-65

SK 1837 ex Bournemouth West Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 27-3-65

TSO 1349 ex Bournemouth West Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 27-3-65

DBCK 6688 ex Bournemouth West Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 27-3-65

All ex Broadstone.

Please confirm with this office when this train eventually arrives

(addressed to Chargeman, O/D C&W depot. Sheerness)

30-3-65

Ref: - RS.51/3/1/1.BU

Condemned coaching stock

Sale orders 230/552/5/5 Ardmore Steel Co.

230/552/85/9 Peter Wood & Co.

Will you please note in connection with the above the following coaches were dispatched to Queenborough on Saturday 27^th March for Ardmore Steel Co.

No. 14 train ex Broadstone

CK 5784 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 27-3-65

CK 5783 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 27-3-65

TSO 1360 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 27-3-65

DBCK 6676 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 27-3-65

BCK 6733 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 27-3-65

SK 1829 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 27-3-65

SK 1235 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 27-3-65

SK 1837 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 27-3-65

TSO 1347 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 27-3-65

DBCK 6688 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 27-3-65

5-3-65

Ref: - RS.51/1/64/BU

Reduction in coaching stock W/E 6-3-65

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Andover Junction

FK 7610 ex ‘Set 353’

FK 7620 FK 7621 FK 7623 ex ‘Set 354’

RFO 7681 ex ‘Set 294’

Basingstoke

FK 7643

Tonbridge

BSK 3698 CK 5608 ex ‘Set 188’

BSK 3705 ex ‘Set 447’

BSO 4450 CK 5630 ex ‘Set 450’

BSK 4068 CK 5160 ex ‘Set 460’

BSO 4441 CK 5631 ex ‘Set 181’

12-3-65

Ref: - RS.51/1/64/BU

Reduction in coaching stock W/E 13-3-65

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Newhaven

DS 99 080679

Ashford

HB M42640

Paddock Wood

BSK 3704 CK 5618 ex ‘Set 189’

BSO 4432 ex ‘Set 452’

BSK 3711 CK 5629 ex ‘Set 456’

BSO 4433 CK 5633 ex ‘Set 462’

BSK 4063 CK 5153 ex ‘Set 466’

BSK 4064 CK 5154 ex ‘Set 467’

16-3-65

Ref: - RS.51/1/64.BU

Reduction in coaching stock

Vehicles to be transferred to the Western Region

With reference to mine of 1^st January 1965.

Will you please note the following vehicles have now been found and prefix letters changed from ‘S’ to ‘W’ and forwarded to the Western Region.

This completes our transfers to them.

SK 24323 Clapham Junction 15-3-65

BSK 4211 Clapham Junction 23-2-65

BSK 4226 Clapham Junction 12-2-65

BSK 4354 Clapham Junction 3-2-65

BSK 4282 Clapham Junction 12-2-65

19-3-65

Ref: - RS.51/1/64/BU

Reduction in coaching stock W/E 20-3-65

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Salisbury

HB M42584

Lancing

DS 70063 DS 70065

Clapham Junction

CK 5791 ex ‘Set 811’

Bournemouth West

FK 7619 ex ‘Set 352’

FK 7687 ex ‘Set 300’

Tonbridge

CK 5613 ex ‘Set 447’

CK 5622 ex ‘Set 452’

Polegate

BSK 3694 CK 5604 ex ‘Set 186’

BSK 3695 CK 5605 ex ‘Set 444’

BSK 3697 CK 5624 ex ‘Set 445’

BSK 3699 CK 5609 ex ‘Set 446’

BSK 4067 CK 5159 ex ‘Set 449’

CK 5606 ex ‘Set 185’

19-3-65

Ref; - RS.63/1/150.BU

Condemned coaching stock

Sale Order 230/552 T./3

The undermentioned vehicles were dispatched to Messrs. Birds (Swansea) Ltd, Bynea works on the 8^th inst.

This completes the order.

Ex Micheldever

MBS 11007 ex unit 3004

MBS 11033 ex unit 3017

MBS 11040 ex unit 3020

MBS 11060 ex unit 3033

MBS 11068 ex unit 3027

MBS 11069 ex unit 3027

MBS 11075 ex unit 3014

24-3-65

Ref: - RS/51/1/64/BU

Electric stock withdrawn from service W/E 27-3-65

The undermentioned main line units will be withdrawn from service after Saturday nights working, reformed and disposed of on Sunday/Monday 28/29^th March from Brighton as follows: -

6 car Pantry unit No 3025 6 car Pullman unit No 3016

MBS 11054 MBS 11031

TSK 10030 TSK 10007

TFK 12264 TCK 11764

PF 12505 PC Rose (ex 3006 unit vice Iris)

TSK 10029 TCK 11763

MBS 11067 MBS 11032

Disposals: -

Four x MBS to Wimbledon under own power for electrical stripping.

Eight x trailers to Hassocks to berth.

24-3-65

Ref: - RS/51/1/64/D

Bournemouth Electrification

Further to my letter of 10^th March and with reference to my representative’s telephone conversation with Mr. P.T.W. White yesterday, as unit 3006 is one of those scheduled to be retained as an insurance against late delivery of new stock, in accordance with your correspondence 3/11/3, it has been arranged for Pullman Car ‘Rose’ to be exchanged with ‘Iris’ from unit No. 3016 this latter unit, together with one other to be withdrawn from traffic with the introduction of the first three 4 car Brighton replacement units.

26-3-65

Ref: - RS/51/1/64/BU

Reduction in coaching stock W/E 27-3-65

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Polegate

BSK 3712 ‘ex ‘Set 219’

New Cross Gate

BG M30535

29-3-65

Ref: - RS/51/1/64/D

Electric stock withdrawn from service W/E 27-3-65

With reference to your memorandum No. 4 dated 24^th March, will you please advise me as and when the motor coaches are stripped by the Traction people in order that I can arrange, through the Scrap Sales Controller, their disposal to contractors for breaking-up. This will also apply to future withdrawals of the Brighton/Eastbourne express stock, the trailer coaches to be held for possible use in connection with Push/Pull scheme.

2-4-65

Ref: - RS/51/1/64/BU

Reduction in coaching stock W/E 3-4-65

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Stewarts Lane

3193 3211 Relief M.P. Vans

2-4-65

Ref: - RS.51/3/1/1.BU

Condemned coaching stock

Sale orders 230/552/5/5 Ardmore Steel Co.

230/552/85/9 Peter Wood & Co.

Will you please note your next train for breaking-up will be for Peter Wood & Co. and will be formed of the undermentioned vehicles. I am not in a position to impart when this will arrive but an effort is being made to get them along early next week.

All ex Broadstone

TSO 1353 ex Bournemouth West Sold Peter Wood & Co. 10-4-65

DBCK 6694 ex Bournemouth West Sold Peter Wood & Co. 10-4-65

TSO 1342 ex Bournemouth West Sold Peter Wood & Co. 10-4-65

TSO 1328 ex Bournemouth West Sold Peter Wood & Co. 10-4-65

TSO 1361 ex Bournemouth West Sold Peter Wood & Co. 10-4-65

DBCK 6678 ex Bournemouth West Sold Peter Wood & Co. 10-4-65

BCK 6696 ex Bournemouth West Sold Peter Wood & Co. 10-4-65

TSO 1331 ex Bournemouth West Sold Peter Wood & Co. 10-4-65

TSO 1341 ex Bournemouth West Sold Peter Wood & Co. 10-4-65

DBCK 6691 ex Bournemouth West Sold Peter Wood & Co. 10-4-65

Please confirm in the usual way.

7-4-65

Ref: - RS.51/3/1/1.BU

Condemned coaching stock

Sale orders 230/552/5/5 Ardmore Steel Co.

230/552/85/9 Peter Wood & Co.

Will you please note in connection with the above, the following vehicles were dispatched to Queenborough on Tuesday 6^th April for Peter Wood & Co.

No. 15 train, ex Broadstone

TSO 1353 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 10-4-65

DBCK 6694 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 10-4-65

TSO 1342 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 10-4-65

TSO 1328 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 10-4-65

TSO 1361 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 10-4-65

DBCK 6678 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 10-4-65

BCK 6696 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 10-4-65

TSO 1331 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 10-4-65

TSO 1341 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 10-4-65

DBCK 6691 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 10-4-65

9-4-65

Ref: - RS/51/1/64/BU

Reduction in coaching stock W/E 10-4-65

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Clapham Junction

BSK 4383

Salisbury

SK W610

14-4-65

Ref: - RS/51/1/64/BU

Reduction in coaching stock W/E 17-4-65

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Dover Marine

BG M30687

11-5-65

Ref: - RS/51/1/64/BU

Reduction in coaching stock W/E 13-5-65

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Stewarts Lane

DS 291* saloon DS 3212 M.P. Van

Eastbourne

BG M30548

Micheldever

SCV M43876

HB M42642

Rotherhithe Road

BG M30756

Blood and Custard note: DS 291 later bought by Bluebell Railway

9-4-65

Ref: - RS.51/3/1/1.BU

Condemned coaching stock

Sale orders 230/552/5/5 Ardmore Steel Co.

230/552/85/9 Peter Wood & Co.

Will you please note your next train for breaking-up will be 8 for Ardmore Steel Co. 2 for Peter Wood & Co. and will be formed of the undermentioned vehicles. I am not in a position to impart when this will arrive but the train is being marshalled at Micheldever on Tuesday 13^th April and I am trying to get it along as soon as possible after that.

All ex Micheldever

BSK 4212 @ Micheldever Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 1-5-65

BSK 4294 @ Micheldever Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 1-5-65

CK 5820 @ Micheldever Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 1-5-65

BSK 4293 @ Micheldever Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 1-5-65

CK 5875 ex Lancing Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 1-5-65

SO 1487 @ Micheldever Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 1-5-65

CK 5607 ex Brighton Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 1-5-65

CK 5791 ex Clapham Junction Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 1-5-65

2 for Peter Wood & Co.

BSK 3686 @ Micheldever Sold Peter Wood & Co. 1-5-65

DS 127 ex Ashford Sold Peter Wood & Co. 1-5-65

Sale order No. 16/230/552/85/32/01 (3686), 230/552/85/22 (DS127)

29-4-65

Ref: - RS.51/3/1/1.BU

Condemned coaching stock

Sale orders 230/552/5/5 Ardmore Steel Co.

230/552/85/9 Peter Wood & Co.

Will you please note that the undermentioned vehicles were dispatched to Queenborough on Saturday 24^th April 1965, 8 for Ardmore Steel Co. and 2 for Peter Wood & Co. as indicated.

No. 16 train, ex Micheldever

BSK 4212 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 1-5-65

BSK 4294 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 1-5-65

CK 5820 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 1-5-65

BSK 4293 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 1-5-65

CK 5875 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 1-5-65

SO 1487 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 1-5-65

CK 5607 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 1-5-65

CK 5791 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 1-5-65

2 for Peter Wood & Co.

BSK 3686 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 1-5-65

DS 127 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 1-5-65

Sale order No. 16/230/552/85/32/01 (3686), 230/552/85/22 (DS127)

29-4-65

Ref: - RS.51/3/1/1.BU

Condemned coaching stock

Sale orders 230/552/5/5 Ardmore Steel Co.

230/552/85/9 Peter Wood & Co.

Please note your next train for breaking-up should arrive on Saturday 1^st May 1965 and be formed as below, 6 for Peter Wood & Co. which concludes their order for 80 vehicles mentioned above, 2 for Ardmore Steel Co. on order above and 2 others for Peter Wood & Co.

All ex Micheldever

RFO 7680 @ Micheldever Sold Peter Wood & Co. 15-5-65

BSO 4434 ex Eastleigh Sold Peter Wood & Co. 15-5-65

BSO 4435 ex Eastleigh Sold Peter Wood & Co. 15-5-65

CK 5626 ex Tonbridge Sold Peter Wood & Co. 15-5-65

BSK 3685 @ Micheldever Sold Peter Wood & Co. 15-5-65

CK 5598 @ Micheldever Sold Peter Wood & Co. 15-5-65

Sale Order No. 230/552/85/9 (80 vehicles)

DS 1573 ex Weymouth Sold Peter Wood & Co. 15-5-65

BG M31829 ex Southampton Sold Peter Wood & Co. 15-5-65

Sale Order No. 230/552/85/22

BSK 3684 @ Micheldever Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 15-5-65

FK 7613 ex Eastleigh Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 15-5-65

Sale Order No. 230/552/5/5

11-5-65

Ref: - RS.51/3/1/1.BU

Condemned coaching stock

Sale orders 230/552/5/5 Ardmore Steel Co.

230/552/85/9 Peter Wood & Co.

Will you please note that the undermentioned vehicles were dispatched to Queenborough on Saturday 8^th May 1965, 6 for Peter Wood & Co. which concludes the order for 80 above, 2 for Ardmore Steel Co. on order above and 2 for Peter Wood & Co. as indicated.

All ex Micheldever

RFO 7680 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 15-5-65

BSO 4434 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 15-5-65

BSO 4435 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 15-5-65

CK 5626 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 15-5-65

BSK 3685 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 15-5-65

CK 5598 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 15-5-65

Sale Order No. 230/552/85/9 (80 vehicles)

DS 1573 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 15-5-65

BG M31829 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 15-5-65

Sale Order No. 230/552/85/22

BSK 3684 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 15-5-65

FK 7613 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 15-5-65

Sale Order No. 230/552/5/5

13-5-65

Ref: - RS.51/3/1/1.BU

Condemned coaching stock

Sale orders 230/552/5/5 Ardmore Steel Co.

16/230/552/85/32/C1 Peter Wood & Co.

Please note the undermentioned vehicles will be dispatched to Queenborough on Saturday 15^th May 1965 against the orders as indicated.

RFO 7684 @ Micheldever Sold Peter Wood & Co. 22-5-65

FK 7414 @ Micheldever Sold Peter Wood & Co. 22-5-65

FK 7418 @ Micheldever Sold Peter Wood & Co. 22-5-65

CCT 2251 @ Micheldever Sold Peter Wood & Co. 22-5-65

CCT 2275 @ Micheldever Sold Peter Wood & Co. 22-5-65

Sale Order No. 16/230/552/85/32/C1, completes order (6 vehicles)

DS 126 ex Ashford Sold Peter Wood & Co. 22-5-65

BG M30640 @ Micheldever Sold Peter Wood & Co. 22-5-65

Sale Order No. 230/552/85/22

SO 1350 @ Micheldever Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 22-5-65

BSK 2523 @ Micheldever Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 22-5-65

CK 5756 @ Micheldever Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 22-5-65

Sale Order No. 230/552/5/5

Please make the usual return to this office.

18-5-65

Ref: - RS.51/3/1/1.BU

Condemned coaching stock

Sale orders 230/552/5/5 Ardmore Steel Co.

16/230/552/85/32/C1 Peter Wood & Co.

Please note the undermentioned vehicles were dispatched to Queenborough on Saturday 15^th May 1965 against the orders as indicated.

No. 18 train, ex Micheldever

RFO 7684 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 22-5-65

FK 7414 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 22-5-65

FK 7418 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 22-5-65

CCT 2251 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 22-5-65

CCT 2275 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 22-5-65

Sale Order No. 16/230/552/85/32/C1, completes order (6 vehicles)

DS 126 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 22-5-65

BG M30640 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 22-5-65

Sale Order No. 230/552/85/22

SO 1350 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 22-5-65

BSK 2523 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 22-5-65

CK 5756 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 22-5-65

Sale Order No. 230/552/5/5, completes order (80 vehicles)

18-5-65

Ref: - RS.63/1/157.DA

Condemned coaching stock

Sale orders 16/230/552/85/41 Peter Wood & Co.

16/230/552/85/47 Peter Wood & Co.

Will you please note that your next train of vehicles for Peter Wood & Co. against the above mentioned orders, will be dispatched from Herne Hill on Saturday 22^nd May 1965 and the numbers should be as follows.

BSK 3698 ex Tonbridge Sold Peter Wood & Co. 5-6-65

BSK 3705 ex Tonbridge Sold Peter Wood & Co. 5-6-65

BSK 4068 ex Tonbridge Sold Peter Wood & Co. 5-6-65

BSO 4447 ex ? Sold Peter Wood & Co. 5-6-65

CK 5160 ex Tonbridge Sold Peter Wood & Co. 5-6-65

CK 5608 ex Tonbridge Sold Peter Wood & Co. 5-6-65

CK 5630 ex Tonbridge Sold Peter Wood & Co. 5-6-65

CK 5631 ex Tonbridge Sold Peter Wood & Co. 5-6-65

CK 5613 ex Tonbridge Sold Peter Wood & Co. 5-6-65

BG M30687 is being dispatched from Dover Marine by ordinary means to make the tenth vehicle. Thanks for your latest confirmation received this morning, keep up the good work as they come along.

4-6-65

Ref: - RS.63/1/157.DA

Condemned coaching stock

Sale orders 16/230/552/85/41 Peter Wood & Co.

16/230/552/85/47 Peter Wood & Co.

Will you please note that that the undermentioned vehicles were dispatched to Queenborough for Peter Wood & Co. on Saturday 29^th May 1965.

No. 19 train, ex Herne Hill

BSK 3698 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 5-6-65

BSK 3705 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 5-6-65

BSK 4068 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 5-6-65

BSO 4447 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 5-6-65

CK 5160 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 5-6-65

CK 5608 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 5-6-65

CK 5630 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 5-6-65

CK 5631 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 5-6-65

CK 5613 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 5-6-65

Ex Dover Marine

BG M30687 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 5-6-65

21-5-65

Ref: - RS/51/1/64/BU

Reduction in coaching stock W/E 21-5-65

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Newhaven

FK 7609

21-5-65

Reduction in coaching stock

Will you please have the undermentioned vehicles now berthed at Walton marked with the withdrawal symbol as soon as possible and confirm with this office when you have done so.

FK 7618 FK 7626 FK 7628

Thanking you in anticipation

(addressed to Chargeman, O/D C&W Engs. Dept. Woking)

26-5-65

Reduction in coaching stock

FK 7609 is now berthed at Polegate, will you please have it marked with the withdrawal symbol as soon as possible and confirm with this office when you have done so. I am informed by the Traffic section of the General Managers Office at Waterloo that this vehicle is fitted with Towelmasters which they request us to remove and hold for further instructions. I would be obliged if you could manage to do this.

Thanking you in anticipation.

(addressed to Chargeman, O/D C&W Engs. Dept. Eastbourne)

28-5-65

Ref: - RS/51/1/64/BU

Reduction in coaching stock W/E 21-5-65

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Clapham Junction

BSK 4261 BSK 4262 ex ‘Set 811’

RK 7889

Walton

FK 7618 FK 7626 FK 7628

Salisbury

HB E96320

Micheldever

HB M2442 HB M2468

Newhaven

DS 99 080679

Memo dated 9-3-65 regarding the two vehicles at Newhaven

Please note that DS99 and 080679 both ex coaching stock have been one journey only labelled from Newhaven to Polegate for disposal.

27-5-65

Ref: - RS.51/4/33/Hi

Memo from Asst. Mech. Engr. (Maintenance).

Outdoor C&W Section

STEWARTS LANE

FAWLEY BLOCK TRAINS – USE OF BARRIER WAGONS

REG. NO. LM. (SW)

Further to my letter of the 17^th instant, to enable me to proceed with the conversion and transfer of the 10 CCTs for the above I would be obliged if you will arrange for the remaining 5 vans at Micheldever to be forwarded to my Stewarts Lane depot as quickly as possible.

28-5-65

Ref: - RS.51/4/33/Hi

FAWLEY BLOCK TRAINS – USE OF BARRIER WAGONS

REG. NO. LM. (SW)

In reference to the note received concerning the above dated 27-5-65.

I have today again requested the dispatch from Micheldever to Stewarts Lane of the 5 vans in question, also instructed the Station Master at Micheldever and Mr Reed, Basingstoke of the urgency of the same.

28-5-65

Ref: - RS.51/4/33/Hi

FAWLEY BLOCK TRAINS – USE OF BARRIER WAGONS

REG. NO. LM. (SW)

I am being pressed for the urgent dispatch of the 5 remaining vans berthed at Micheldever in connection with the above. They are required at Stewarts Lane and the numbers are as follows: -

2253, 2263, 2264, 2265, 2268.

Also, PMV 1122, a withdrawn vehicle, is required to go to Weymouth at the request of the Line Managers, SW. Division.

I trust you will give this your usual reliable attention. If you require shunting time will you please let me know.

(addressed to Station Master, Micheldever).

Vehicles moved as follows: -

2253, 2263, 2264, 2265 to Stewarts Lane 29-5-65

1122 to Weymouth 31-5-65

2268 to Stewarts Lane 3-6-65.

5-5-65

Ref: - RS.53/7/48/E

Service Vehicles for Departmental Use

Staff Van DS 168

With reference to your letter of 7^th April, I should be glad if you would please select a PMV from revenue earning stock of the earliest build which is coming due for heavy repairs as a replacement for the above. When a suitable vehicle has been selected please advise me of the number and the usual estimate.

28-5-65

Ref: - RS.53/7/48/E

Service Vehicles for Departmental Use

Staff Van DS 168

With reference to your letter of 5^th April, PMV 1066 has been allocated for this replacement and Southampton have been requested to dispatch it to Stewarts Lane.

5-5-65

Ref: - RS.53/7/175/E

Service Vehicles for Departmental Use

DS 1450

With reference to your letter of 9^th March, I should be glad if you would please select a PMV from revenue earning stock of the earliest build which is coming due for heavy repairs as a replacement for the above. When a suitable vehicle has been selected please advise me of the number and the usual estimate.

9-6-65

Ref: - RS.53/7/175/E

Service Vehicles for Departmental Use

DS 1450

With reference to your letter of 5^th inst.

CCT 2409 has been allocated for this purpose and Clapham Junction have been requested to forward it to Stewarts Lane.

3-6-65

Reduction in coaching stock

With reference to our telephone conversation of this morning.

The following are the numbers of the vehicles now sold to Lacmots and for eventual disposal to Queenborough.

BSK 4383

DS 3193 MP Van

DS 3211 MP Van

FK 7619

BSK 4023

CK 5856

SK 32

SCV 3704

PMV 1065

PMV 1122

CCT 2029

CCT 2066

CCT 2069

CCT 2256

CCT 2261

CCT 2266

CCT 2271

I trust this will assist you during your shunting operations.

(addressed to Station Master, Micheldever).

11-6-65

Ref: - RS/51/1/64/BU

Reduction in coaching stock

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Southampton

BG M31706

24-6-65

Reduction in coaching stock

The undermentioned vehicles berthed at Micheldever have been sold to Birds (Swansea) Limited and are to be dispatched to Manoraven Works, Morriston, Swansea, Glamorgan as soon as possible. Will you please have them marked with the withdrawal symbol and give attention as far as you are concerned.

Horseboxes

M2242 M2468 S96368 S96371 S96372

S96380 S96385 S96394 S96395 S96396

S96407 S96410

25-6-65

Ref: - RS/51/1/64/BU

Reduction in coaching stock

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Clapham Junction

FK 7615

BG M30563

Portsmouth

BG M30431

Tonbridge

BSK 3706 CK 5620 ex ‘Set 190’

BSK 3710 CK 5625 ex ‘Set 192’

25-6-65

Reduction in coaching stock

Bogie Luggage Van No. 2464 now berthed at Blackheath has now been withdrawn and sold to ‘Lacmots’ of Queenborough, will you please have the withdrawal symbol marked on each side of the vehicle and the fire extinguisher removed confirming with this office when you have done so.

(addressed to Chargeman, O/D C&W Engr. Dept. Plumstead)

22-10-65

Ref:- RS.63/1/152.DA

Condemned coaching stock

Sale order No. 230//552/85/25

With reference to your letter of 16^th July 1965, Bogie Luggage Van 2464 was O.W. labelled and dispatched to No. 28 Shed, Royal Albert Docks on 22^nd October 1965 upon instructions from the General Manager’s (2133) Office.

Blood and Custard note: Van no.2464 was the ‘Churchill Hearse van’ in his funeral train.

2-7-65

Reduction in coaching stock – disposal

Will you please note that the undermentioned vehicles berthed at Micheldever are now sold and give the necessary attention and ‘one way’ label these as indicated.

LABEL TO

MBS 11008 ex unit 3004 SWANSEA BYNEA BIRDS LTD

MBS 11028 ex unit 3014 SWANSEA BYNEA BIRDS LTD

These two require marking as condemned.

MBS 11039 * ex unit 3020 SWANSEA BYNEA BIRDS LTD

MBS 11031 ex unit 3016 SWANSEA BYNEA BIRDS LTD

MBS 11032 ex unit 3016 SWANSEA BYNEA BIRDS LTD

MBS 11054 ex unit 3025 SWANSEA MORRISTON G COHEN & Co

MBS 11059 * ex unit 3033 SWANSEA MORRISTON G COHEN & Co

* = These two have gangways bolted together and require releasing.

ALL VEHICLES require stripping of emergency equipment.

There will be an engine at Micheldever on Thursday 6^th July next for shunting purposes in connection with the above vehicles so will you please arrange accordingly.

I would point out that 11008 & 11028 have been at Micheldever for about 2 years.

(addressed to Chargeman, O/D C&W Engr. Dept. Basingstoke)

2-7-65

Ref: - RS/51/1/64/BU

Reduction in coaching stock

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Blackheath

GBL 2464

Tonbridge

CK 5627 ex ‘Set 219’

Rotherhithe Road

BG M30454

Southampton

BG M30506

9-7-65

Ref: - RS.63/1/160.DA

Condemned coaching stock

Sale Order No. 16/230/552/71

Inspection Saloon DS 291 has now been dispatched to Haywards Heath and is there for disposal by the Bluebell Railway Limited to Sheffield Park.

9-7-65

Ref: - RS.63/1/158.DA

Condemned coaching stock

Sale order 16/230/552/5/11 Ardmore Steel Co.

Will you please note that that the undermentioned vehicles were dispatched to Queenborough for Peter Wood & Co. on Saturday 3^rd July 1965 for Ardmore Steel Co.

No. 20 train, ex Andover Junction

BSK 4289 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 10-7-65

CK 5818 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 10-7-65

BSK 4290 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 10-7-65

RFO 7681 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 10-7-65

FK 7621 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 10-7-65

FK 7620 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 10-7-65

FK 7610 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 10-7-65

FK 7627 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 10-7-65

FK 7647 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 10-7-65

FK 7623

12-7-65

Ref: - RS.53/7/182.BU

Service vehicles for Departmental use.

Ballast cleaning machines, Dormitory coaches

With reference to your letter of the 7^th inst. concerning the above.

RCO 7837 has been withdrawn from traffic today and allocated to make the fourth vehicle for this purpose.

13-7-65

Ref:- B41549/4004

S2383 C.C.T. found in Woking Yard damaged as follows:-

One solebar and one headstock bent, and one buffer casting broken.

The above repair labelled to Stewarts Lane as per your phone instructions.

9-7-65

Reduction in coaching stock

Will you please note that the undermentioned vehicles should form the next train to Queenborough and should be dispatched on Saturday 10^th July. The other details as below.

For Ardmore Steel Co. Order No. 16/230/552/5/11

FK 7643 ex Basingstoke Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 17-7-65

SK 1808 ex Ascot Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 17-7-65

SK 1878 ex Ascot Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 17-7-65

SK 1822 ex Ascot Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 17-7-65

SK 1901 ex Ascot Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 17-7-65

SK 1904 ex Ascot Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 17-7-65

For Peter Wood & Co. Order No. 16/230/552/85/46

FK 7611 ex ? Sold Peter Wood & Co. 17-7-65

FK 7612 ex ? Sold Peter Wood & Co. 17-7-65

For Peter Wood & Co. Order No. 16/230/552/85/21

BG M30555 ex Clapham Junction Sold Peter Wood & Co. 17-7-65

For Peter Wood & Co. Order No. 16/230/552/85/22

BG M31773 ex Clapham Junction Sold Peter Wood & Co. 17-7-65

All are ex Barnes.

Will you please confirm in the usual way to this office.

(addressed to Foreman, O/D C&W Engr. Dept. Gillingham

16-7-65

Ref: - RS.63/1/158.DA

Condemned coaching stock

Sale order No. 16/230/552/5/11 Ardmore Steel Co.

16/230/552/85/46 Peter Wood & Co.

16/230/552/85/22 Peter Wood & Co.

Will you please note that the undermentioned vehicles were dispatched to Queenborough on Saturday 10^th July 1965.

No. 21 train, ex Barnes

FK 7643 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 17-7-65

SK 1808 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 17-7-65

SK 1878 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 17-7-65

SK 1822 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 17-7-65

SK 1901 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 17-7-65

SK 1904 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 17-7-65

FK 7611 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 17-7-65

FK 7612 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 17-7-65

BG M30555 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 17-7-65

BG M31773 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 17-7-65

Sale Order No. 16/230/552/85/22 now complete.

16-7-65

Ref: - RS/51/1/64/BU

Reduction in coaching stock

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Dover

HB M2472E

Clapham Junction

BG M30842

BG M30711 for Service Vehicle (S&T)

RCO 7890

FK 7625

RCO 7837 now at Stewarts Lane for RS.53/7/182.BU

19-7-65

4 wheel vans withdrawn from stock for Departmental use

PMV No. 1066 withdrawn. Stewarts Lane S. Veh. Ref RS.53/7/175/E (CLS/6985/284)

as replacement for DS 168

CCT 2409 withdrawn Stewarts Lane

S. Veh. Ref RS.53/7/175/E (CLS/6985/272).

as replacement for DS 1450

20-7-65

Ref: - RS.63/1/138 H O

Condemned coach 7679

Sale Order No. 230/552/69

With reference to your letter of 19^th inst.

Vehicle 7679 was dispatched as arranged from Micheldever on Monday 19^th July 1965.

Note

Coach sold to C S Ashly, Southampton 24-7-65.

23-7-65

Ref: - RS.63/1/158.DA

Condemned coaching stock

Sale Order No. 16/230/552/85/41 Peter Wood & Co.

Will you please note that the undermentioned vehicles should form the next train to Queenborough and should be dispatched on Saturday 24^th July from Polegate.

No. 22 train, ex Polegate

BSK 3692 ex ? Sold Peter Wood & Co. 24-7-65

CK 5602 @ Polegate Sold Peter Wood & Co. 24-7-65

CK 5835 @ Polegate Sold Peter Wood & Co. 24-7-65

BSK 3699 @ Polegate Sold Peter Wood & Co. 24-7-65

CK 5609 @ Polegate Sold Peter Wood & Co. 24-7-65

CK 5604 @ Polegate Sold Peter Wood & Co. 24-7-65

BSK 3694 @ Polegate Sold Peter Wood & Co. 24-7-65

BSK 3695 @ Polegate Sold Peter Wood & Co. 24-7-65

CK 5605 @ Polegate Sold Peter Wood & Co. 24-7-65

BSK 3712 @ Polegate Sold Peter Wood & Co. 24-7-65

Confirmation memo that train did run on 24-7-65.

2-8-65

Ref: - RS.63/1/158.DA

Condemned coaching stock

Sale Order No. 16/230/552/85/46 Peter Wood & Co.

Please note in connection with the above order, FCV M43878 ex Bricklayers Arms has been dispatched to Queenborough as at 16^th July 1965.

Confirmation memo that train did run on Friday 16^th July 1965.

3-8-65

Ref: - RS.63/1/157.DA

RS.63/1/162.DA

Condemned coaching stock

Sale order No. 16/230/552/85/41 Peter Wood & Co.

16/230/552/5/15 Ardmore Steel Co.

Will you please note that the undermentioned vehicles were dispatched to Queenborough on Saturday 31^st July 1965

No. 23 train, ex Polegate

For Peter Wood & Co.

BSK 4082 ex Tonbridge Sold Peter Wood & Co. 7-8-65

BSK 3708 ex Brighton Sold Peter Wood & Co. 7-8-65

CK 5159 @ Polegate Sold Peter Wood & Co. 7-8-65

BSK 4067 @ Polegate Sold Peter Wood & Co. 7-8-65

CK 5624 @ Polegate Sold Peter Wood & Co. 7-8-65

BSK 3697 @ Polegate Sold Peter Wood & Co. 7-8-65

BSK 3693 ex Stewarts Lane Sold Peter Wood & Co. 7-8-65

CK 5606 @ Polegate Sold Peter Wood & Co. 7-8-65

CK 5623 ex Hove Sold Peter Wood & Co. 7-8-65

For Ardmore Steel Co.

FK 7609 ex Newhaven Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 7-8-65

Confirmation memo that train did run on Saturday 31^st July 1965

3-8-65

Ref: - RS.63/1/164

RS.63/1/165

Condemned coaching stock

Sale order No. 16/230/552T/4/C1

230/552/20/14

Will you please note that the undermentioned vehicles were dispatched to South Wales on Tuesday 27^th July 1965, details as under.

No. 24 train, ex Micheldever (96320 ex Salisbury)

George Cohen Sons & Co. Ltd. Beaufort Works sidings, Morriston East (16/230/552T/4/C1)

MBS 11054 Sold Cohen, Morriston 7-8-65

MBS 11059 Sold Cohen, Morriston 7-8-65

Birds (Swansea) Ltd, Bynea Steelworks, Llanelly (16/230/552T/4/C1). Completes order.

MBS 11008 Sold Birds, Bynea 7-8-65

MBS 11028 Sold Birds, Bynea 7-8-65

MBS 11039 *

MBS 11031 Sold Birds, Bynea 7-8-65

MBS 11032 Sold Birds, Bynea 7-8-65

Birds (Swansea) Ltd. Manoravon Works, Morriston, Swansea (230/552/20/14). Completes order.

HB M2442 Sold Birds, Morriston 7-8-65

HB M2468 Sold Birds, Morriston 7-8-65

HB 96368 Sold Birds, Morriston 7-8-65

HB 96371 Sold Birds, Morriston 7-8-65

HB 96372 Sold Birds, Morriston 7-8-65

HB 96380 Sold Birds, Morriston 7-8-65

HB 96385 Sold Birds, Morriston 7-8-65

HB 96395 Sold Birds, Morriston 7-8-65

HB 96396 Sold Birds, Morriston 7-8-65

HB 96410 Sold Birds, Morriston 7-8-65

HB 96394 Sold Birds, Morriston 7-8-65

HB 96407 Sold Birds, Morriston 7-8-65

HB 96320 Sold Birds, Morriston 7-8-65

.

MBS 11039 detached at Basingstoke, hot box.

3-8-65

Condemned coaching stock

Will you please note that the next train to Queenborough will be from Micheldever and the details are as below.

Peter Wood & Co. 16/230/552/85/46

BSK 4383 ex Clapham Junction Sold Peter Wood & Co. 21-8-65

Peter Wood & Co. 16/230/552/85/41

SK 32 ex Eastleigh works Sold Peter Wood & Co. 21-8-65

FK 7619 ex Bournemouth West Sold Peter Wood & Co. 21-8-65

Ardmore Steel Co. 16/230/552/5/11

SK 1916 ex Swanage Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 21-8-65

PMV 1217 @ Micheldever Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 21-8-65

Peter Wood & Co. 230/552/85/22. Completes order.

DS 1577 ex Weymouth Sold Peter Wood & Co. 21-8-65

Ardmore Steel Co. 16/230/552/5/15

HB M42642 @ Micheldever Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 21-8-65

SCV M43876 @ Micheldever Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 21-8-65

Peter Wood & Co. 16/230/552/85/41

PMV 1122 @ Micheldever Sold Peter Wood & Co. 21-8-65

PMV 1065 @ Micheldever Sold Peter Wood & Co. 21-8-65

PMV 1129 @ Micheldever Sold Peter Wood & Co. 21-8-65

CCT 2066 @ Micheldever Sold Peter Wood & Co. 21-8-65

CCT 2256 @ Micheldever Sold Peter Wood & Co. 21-8-65

CCT 2261 @ Micheldever Sold Peter Wood & Co. 21-8-65

CCT 2266 @ Micheldever Sold Peter Wood & Co. 21-8-65

The proposed date for dispatch is Saturday 7^th August 1965.

Please give attention as far as you are concerned.

(addressed to Foreman, O/D C&W Engr. Dept. Basingstoke)

6-8-65

Ref:- RS.53/7/174.H1

4 wheeled vans withdrawn from stock for Departmental use DS 390

CCT 2383 withdrawn at Woking. S. Veh. Ref RS.53/7/174.H1 as replacement for DS 390.

This vehicle was found to have a solebar too badly damaged for Stewarts Lane to repair.

CCT 2413 withdrawn at Clapham Junction after damage will replace the above mentioned vehicle.

9-8-65

Ref: - RS.51/6/2A/DA

Damaged coaching stock

CCT 2413 damaged at Brent (LMR).

With reference to my letter of 5^th August, I am now advised that CCT 2413 will be repaired and converted to a Service Vehicle at Stewarts Lane Depot and I would be obliged therefore if you will cancel my instructions regarding main works attention.

11-8-65

Condemned coaching stock

FK 7634 formed in Set 770 and berthed at Walton is on the current list for withdrawal. Will you please have this vehicle marked with the withdrawal symbol and advise this office when you have done so.

(addressed to Chargeman, O/D C&W Engr. Dept, Woking)

13-8-65

Ref: - RS.63/1/162.DA

Condemned coaching stock

Sale order No. 16/230/552/5/15 Ardmore Steel Co.

In connection with the above

BG M30756 was dispatched to Queenborough, ex Rotherhithe Road on Saturday 7^th August 1965.

Confirmation memo that train did arrive on Friday 6^th August.

13-8-65

Ref: - RS.51/1/64.BU

Reduction in coaching stock

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Walton

FK 7634 ex ‘Set 770’

Clapham Junction

BSK 4355 ex ‘Set 293’

CCT E31004

Eastleigh works

BSK 3962

Eastleigh yard

FK 7624

20-8-65

Ref: - RS.51/1/64.BU

Reduction in coaching stock

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Clapham Junction

FK 7630 FK 7646

FK 7633 ex ‘Set 560’

BSK 3952 ex ‘Set 768’

27-8-65

Ref: - RS.51/1/64.BU

Reduction in coaching stock

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Clapham Junction

FK 7617 RFO 7891

20-8-65

Ref: - RS.63/1/151.DA

RS.63/1/157.DA

RS.63.1.158.DA

RS.63.1.159.DA

RS.63/1/162.DA

Reduction in coaching stock

Sale order Nos. as under

Will you please note that the undermentioned vehicles were dispatched to Queenborough on Saturday 14^th August 1965, details as under

No. 25 train, ex Micheldever.

Peter Wood & Co. 16/230/552/85/46

BSK 4383 ex Clapham Junction Sold Peter Wood & Co. 21-8-65

Peter Wood & Co. 16/230/552/85/41

SK 32 ex Eastleigh works Sold Peter Wood & Co. 21-8-65

FK 7619 ex Bournemouth West Sold Peter Wood & Co. 21-8-65

Ardmore Steel Co. 16/230/552/5/11

SK 1916 ex Swanage Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 21-8-65

PMV 1217 @ Micheldever Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 21-8-65

Peter Wood & Co. 230/552/85/22. Completes order.

DS 1577 ex Weymouth Sold Peter Wood & Co. 21-8-65

Ardmore Steel Co. 16/230/552/5/15

HB M42642 @ Micheldever Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 21-8-65

SCV M43876 @ Micheldever Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 21-8-65

Peter Wood & Co. 16/230/552/85/41

PMV 1122 @ Micheldever Sold Peter Wood & Co. 21-8-65

PMV 1065 @ Micheldever Sold Peter Wood & Co. 21-8-65

PMV 1129 @ Micheldever Sold Peter Wood & Co. 21-8-65

CCT 2066 @ Micheldever Sold Peter Wood & Co. 21-8-65

CCT 2256 @ Micheldever Sold Peter Wood & Co. 21-8-65

CCT 2261 @ Micheldever Sold Peter Wood & Co. 21-8-65

CCT 2266 @ Micheldever Sold Peter Wood & Co. 21-8-65

Confirmation memo that train arrived on Saturday 14^th August 1965.

2-9-65

Condemned coaching stock

Will you please note that the next train to Queenborough will be from Paddock Wood and present arrangements are for movement on Saturday 4^th September 1965. The details are as below.

Sale order No. 16/230/552/85/57 Peter Wood & Co.

CK 5620 ex Tonbridge Sold Peter Wood & Co. 18-9-65

BSK 3706 ex Tonbridge Sold Peter Wood & Co. 18-9-65

CK 5625 ex Tonbridge Sold Peter Wood & Co. 18-9-65

BSK 3710 ex Tonbridge Sold Peter Wood & Co. 18-9-65

CK 5627 ex Tonbridge Sold Peter Wood & Co. 18-9-65

Sale order No. 16/230/552/5/11 Ardmore Steel Co.

BSK 4064 @ Paddock Wood Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 18-9-65

CK 5154 @ Paddock Wood Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 18-9-65

CK 5633 @ Paddock Wood Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 18-9-65

BSK 3704 @ Paddock Wood Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 18-9-65

CK 5629 @ Paddock Wood Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 18-9-65

17-9-65

Ref:- RS.63/1/158.DA

RS.63/1/168.DA

Condemned coaching stock

Sale order Nos. as below

Will you please note that the undermentioned vehicles were dispatched to Queenborough on Saturday 11^th September 1965. Details as below.

No. 26 train, ex Paddock Wood

Sale order No. 16/230/552/85/57 Peter Wood & Co.

CK 5620 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 18-9-65

BSK 3706 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 18-9-65

CK 5625 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 18-9-65

BSK 3710 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 18-9-65

CK 5627 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 18-9-65

Sale order No. 16/230/552/5/11 Ardmore Steel Co.

BSK 4064 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 18-9-65

CK 5154 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 18-9-65

CK 5633 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 18-9-65

BSK 3704 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 18-9-65

CK 5629 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 18-9-65

Confirmation memo that train arrived on 11^th September 1965

10-9-65

Ref: - RS.51/1/64.BU

Reduction in coaching stock

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Clapham Junction

BCK 6747

Eastleigh works

SK 118 ex ‘Set 832’

Southampton East Dock

BG M30508

24-9-65

Ref: - RS.51/1/64.BU

Reduction in coaching stock

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Clapham Junction

FK 7645

BG W2051

Bricklayers Arms

CCT E6019

Hassocks

Vans?

M6815 M6839 M6840 M6860 M6869

7-9-65

Ref: - 19/2/2

Memo to Inspector Tozer, Platform 16, Waterloo

CONDEMNED CARRIAGES

Mr Shepherd has drawn attention to the number of condemned coaches still awaiting despatch for breaking-up and I shall be glad if you will please let me know what arrangements are at present in force for disposal of those which have been sold.

Reply from Inspector Tozer.

13-9-65

Ref:- 19/2/2

Condemned Carriages

With reference to your letter of 7^th instant.

Having received authority and withdrawn a vehicle, the nearest depot is told to put the withdrawn symbol on, all cards are removed, the General Manager’s RS Office advised and the vehicles then become the responsibility of the Operating Department. A weekly return is made from this office to RSO Eastleigh who in turn make a return to the Scrap Sales Managers who then make sales and sends details to RSO Eastleigh. Eastleigh then informs the GM’s and this office of the various sales orders giving disposal destinations. From then on, this office cooperates with marshalling the stock and advising the respective Line Managers.

15-9-65

Condemned coaching stock

Will you please note that the next train of withdrawn coaches to go to Queenborough will be from Blackheath and recent instructions are for movement on Saturday 18^th September 1965.

Sale order No. 16/230/552/85/41 Peter Wood & Co.

BSK M9937 @ Blackheath Sold Peter Wood & Co. 25-9-65

SK M50034 @ Blackheath Sold Peter Wood & Co. 25-9-65

SK M50035 @ Blackheath Sold Peter Wood & Co. 25-9-65

SK M9271 @ Blackheath Sold Peter Wood & Co. 25-9-65

SK M9426 @ Blackheath Sold Peter Wood & Co. 25-9-65

SK M9499 @ Blackheath Sold Peter Wood & Co. 25-9-65

BSK M9987 @ Blackheath Sold Peter Wood & Co. 25-9-65

Sale order No. 16/230/552/85/46 Peter Wood & Co.

BG W1309 ex ? Sold Peter Wood & Co. 25-9-65

BG W1216 ex ? Sold Peter Wood & Co. 25-9-65

Sale order No. 16/230/552/85/57 Peter Wood & Co.

BG M30563 ex Clapham Junction Sold Peter Wood & Co. 25-9-65

30-9-65

Ref:- RS.63/1/157.DA

RS.63/1/159.DA

RS.63/1/168.DA

Condemned coaching stock

Sale order Nos. as below

Will you please note that the undermentioned vehicles were dispatched to Queenborough on Saturday 25^th September 1965. Details as below

No. 27 train, ex Blackheath

Sale order No. 16/230/552/85/57 Peter Wood & Co.

BG M30563 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 25-9-65

Sale order No. 16/230/552/85/46 Peter Wood & Co.

BG W1309 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 25-9-65

BG W1216 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 25-9-65

Sale order No. 16/230/552/85/41 Peter Wood & Co.

BSK M9937 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 25-9-65

SK M50034 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 25-9-65

SK M50035 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 25-9-65

SK M9271 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 25-9-65

SK M9426 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 25-9-65

SK M9499 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 25-9-65

BSK M9987 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 25-9-65

Confirmation memo that this train arrived on Saturday 25^th September 1965.

15-9-65

Memo to SM Micheldever

Condemned coaching stock

Will you please note it is our intention to marshal a train of withdrawn coaches and vans for Queenborough to go on Fri/Sat 24^th/25th September from your yard. For this reason I have asked for an engine for 4 hours shunting on Tuesday 21^st September and the undermentioned vehicles are required.

M30431 1 Road Top Yard

DS3212 3 Road Top Yard

5856 3 Road Top Yard

7624 4 Road Top Yard

M30785 4 Road Top Yard

2409 4 Road Top Yard

2383 4 Road Top Yard

4355 5 Road Top Yard

3704 2 Road Bottom yard

4023 2 Road Freight Sidings

2271 2 Road Freight Sidings

2069 2 Road Freight Sidings

2029 1 Road Outside Shed

I trust you will find this convenient.

16-9-65

Memo to Foreman, O/D Van & Wagon Engr. Dept, Basingstoke

Condemned coaching stock

It is the intention of the General Managers to marshal the undermentioned vehicles at Basingstoke for dispatch to South Wales. Will you please give attention as necessary and ‘one way’ label then as indicated.

ONE WAY LABEL TO

KS 7889 @ Basingstoke ) Birds (Swansea) Ltd.

FK 7618 ex Walton then Andover ) Bynea Works

FK 7626 ex Walton then Andover ) Llanelly

FK 7628 ex Walton then Andover )

MBS 11039 @ Basingstoke )

MBS 11067 ex Micheldever Messrs George Cohen Sons & Co.

Beaufort Works Siding

Morriston East

Western Region

30-9-65

Condemned coaching stock

Will you please note that the next train of vehicles for Queenborough will be from Micheldever on Saturday 2^nd October 1965 and the details are as follows.

Sale order No. 16/230/552/85/67 Peter Wood & Co.

BG M30785

CCT 2409

CCT 2383

FK 7624

BSK 4355

Sale order No. 16/230/552/85/41 Peter Wood & Co.

BSK 4023

CK 5856

CCT 2271

CCT 2029

Sale order No. 16/230/552/85/46 Peter Wood & Co.

SCV 3704

Sale order No. 16/230/552/85/27 Peter Wood & Co.

BG M30431

Sale order No. 16/230/552/85/43 Peter Wood & Co.

CCT 2069

Sale order 16/230/552/5/15 Ardmore Steel Co.

DS 3212

NOTE

All vehicles shown on this train, except DS3212 (no disposal) are shown as sold to Birds (Swansea) dated 9‑2‑66 so probable that this train never ran to Queenborough as was disposed of later to South Wales.

8-10-65

Ref:- RS.51/1/64/.BU

Reduction of coaching stock

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Micheldever

HB M42556

Weymouth

CCT E35526M

Fratton

BG M30482

20-10-65

Ref:- RS.63/1/163.DA

Condemned coaching stock

Sale order No. 16/230/552/85/54

With reference to previous correspondence Pullman Car ‘Enid’ was dispatched to Rotherham as instructed on Saturday 16^th October 1965. This completes the above mentioned order as Pullman Car ‘Rose’ was previously sent in July 1965.

22-10-65

Ref:- RS.51/1/64/.BU

Reduction of coaching stock

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Clapham Junction

FK 7632

Gillingham

BSK M26513

Ashford

IU 080637

22-10-65

Condemned coaching stock

It has come to my notice this afternoon that the traffic intend to send the following vehicles to Rainham and not the train mentioned on my letter of 30^th September 1965.

Sale order No. 16/230/552/85/61 Peter Wood & Co.

FK 7625 ex Clapham Junction

BG M30842 ex Clapham Junction

Sale order No. 16/230/552/85/67 Peter Wood & Co.

BG M31775 @ Blackheath

Sale order No. 16/230/552/85/69 Peter Wood & Co.

FK 7633 ex Clapham Junction

Sale order No. 16/230/552/5/11 Ardmore Steel Co.

BSK 4034 ex Woking

CK 5744 ex Clapham Junction

BSK M5916 @ Blackheath

Sale order No. 16/230/552/85/46 Peter Wood & Co.

DS3193 ex Stewarts Lane

DS3211 ex Stewarts Lane

SK W610 ex Salisbury

All ex Blackheath

29-10-65

Ref:- RS.63/1/164.DA

RS.63/1/165.DA

RS.63/1/174.DA

Condemned coaching stock

Sale order Nos. as indicated below

The undermentioned vehicles were dispatched to South Wales for Messrs. Cohens and Birds Ltd. On 23^rd October 1965.

No. 28 train, ex Basingstoke

Sale order No. 230/552/20/14 Birds (Swansea) Ltd. Bynea.

KS 7889 Sold Birds (Swansea) 30-10-65

FK 7618 Sold Birds (Swansea) 30-10-65

FK 7626 Sold Birds (Swansea) 30-10-65

FK 7628 Sold Birds (Swansea) 30-10-65

Sale order No. 16/230/552/20/18-19 Birds (Swansea) Ltd. Bynea.

BG M30508 Sold Birds (Swansea) 30-10-65

BG W2051 * Sold Birds (Swansea) 30-10-65

Sale order No. 16/230/552T/4/C1 Birds (Swansea) Ltd. Bynea.

MBS 11039 Sold Birds (Swansea) 30-10-65

Sale order No. 16/230/55T/4 George Cohen Sons & Co. Morriston

MBS 11067 Sold G Cohen, Morriston 30-10-65

* = This vehicle was sent via old Oak Common (WR).

29-10-65

Ref:- RS.63/1/158.DA

Condemned coaching stock

Sale order No. 16/230/552/5/11 Ardmore Steel Co.

The undermentioned vehicles were dispatched to Queenborough on 26^th October 1965.

ex Shepherds Well

BSK 4033 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 30-10-65

CK 5834 Sold Ardmore Steel Co. 30-10-65

Confirmation memo that train arrived on Wednesday 27^th October 1965.

29-10-65

Ref:- RS.63/1/…DA

Condemned coaching stock

For your information the following vehicles originally held for conversion to DS vehicles are not now required as they are not suitable.

Dining composites 7833, 7834, 7837, 7840

These are berthed at Stewarts Lane at the moment. The four vehicles selected to replace them are berthed at Hassocks, namely

M6815 M6839 M6840 M6869

4-11-65

Memo to Foreman, O/D C&W section, Basingstoke

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

Displaced Brighton stock

The undermentioned electric coaches are berthed at Micheldever as indicated and I would be obliged if you will have them marked with the withdrawal symbol at the earliest possible moment and confirm with this office that you have done so.

Motor Brake Seconds Trailer Pantry

11018 ex 3027 4 Top Yard 12503 ex 3023 2 Freight

11034 ex 3124 3 Freight 12504 ex 3024 4 Freight

11035 ex 3128 2 Top Yard 12508 ex 3028 3 Freight

11036 ex 3018 3 Freight 12513 ex 3033 5 Freight

11051 ex 3023 2 Freight 12516 ex 3036 4 Freight

11052 ex 3023 2 Freight

11064 ex 3024 4 Freight

11065 ex 3024 4 Freight

11070 ex 3028 3 Freight

11071 ex 3028 3 Freight

11078 ex 3036 4 Freight

11079 ex 3036 4 Freight

4-11-65

Memo to Foreman, O/D C&W section, Brighton

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

Displaced Brighton stock

The undermentioned electric coaches are berthed at Hassocks as indicated and I would be obliged if you will have them marked with the withdrawal symbol at the earliest possible moment and confirm with this office that you have done so.

Motor Brake Seconds Trailer Pantry

11002 ex 3042 2 Road 12505 4 Road

11013 ex 3007 6 Road

11014 ex 3007 6 Road Trailer Pullmans

11023 ex 3012 3 Road Anne ex 3012 3 Road

11024 ex 3012 3 Road Ethel ex 3056 3 Road

11037 ex 3019 2 Road Ida ex 3042 2 Road

11038 ex 3019 2 Road May ex 3041 3 Road

11042 ex 3042 2 Road Naomi ex 3019 2 Road

Violet ex 3007 6 Road

4-11-65

Memo to Foreman, O/D C&W section, Ashford

Displaced Brighton stock

Pantry coach No. 12511 ex 3031 is berthed at Chart Leacon and is being used for Work Study purposes. This vehicle has now been withdrawn and I should be obliged if you would mark it with the appropriate symbol confirming with this office that you have done so. The coach can continue to be used and remain at Chart Leacon until further instructions are received.

4-11-65

Memo to Foreman, O/D C&W section, Brockenhurst

Displaced Brighton stock

Pantry coach No. 12507 ex 3027 is berthed at Brockenhurst and is being used for Work Study purposes. This vehicle has now been withdrawn and I should be obliged if you would mark it with the appropriate symbol confirming with this office that you have done so. The coach can continue to be used and remain at Brockenhurst until further instructions are received.

5-11-65

Ref:- RS.51/1/64.BU

Reduction in coaching stock, W/E 6-11-65

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Clapham Junction

BSK 2531 CK 5918 BSK 2532 ex ‘Set 860’

Micheldever

BSK 2850 ex ‘Set 967’ Ordered to Wormwood Scrubs for Chipmans

Rotherhithe Road

BG M30743 BG M30907

5-11-65

Ref:- RS.63/1/158.DA

RS.63/1/159.DA

RS.63/1/161.DA

RS.63/1/171.DA

RS.63/1/172.DA

Condemned coaching stock

The undermentioned vehicles were dispatched to Queenborough on Saturday 30^th October 1965, details as below.

No.29 train, ex Blackheath and Rainham

Sale order No. 16/230/552/85/61 Peter Wood & Co.

FK 7625 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 6-11-65

BG M30842 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 6-11-65

Sale order No. 16/230/552/85/67 Peter Wood & Co.

BG M31775 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 6-11-65

Sale order No. 16/230/552/85/69 Peter Wood & Co.

FK 7633 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 6-11-65

Sale order No. 16/230/552/85/79 Peter Wood & Co.

(Order ex Ardmore)

BSK 4034 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 6-11-65

CK 5744 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 6-11-65

BSK M5916 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 6-11-65

Sale order No. 16/230/552/85/46 Peter Wood & Co.

DS3193 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 6-11-65

DS3211 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 6-11-65

SK W610 Sold Peter Wood & Co. 6-11-65

Confirmation memo that train arrived on Saturday 30^th October 1965.

15-10-65

Ref:- RS.63/1/2/H1

Letter to Messrs. Chipman Chemical Co. Ltd

HORSHAM

Sussex

Dear Sir

CHIPMAN No. 3 WEED SPRAYING TRAIN

DAMAGED AT SWINDON 11-7-65

Confirming our representative’s telephone conversation of 14^th October it is confirmed that Coach No. 3962 is standing in the sidings at Micheldever. If you will please give me two days notice of the time when it would be convenient for Mr Chamberlain to make his inspection. I will arrange for my representative to attend.

15-10-65

Ref:- RS.63/1/2/H1

Letter to CM&EE Western Region, PADDINGTON

CHIPMAN No. 3 WEED SPRAYING TRAIN

DAMAGED AT SWINDON 11-7-65

Referring to you letter of 13^th October, arrangements are in hand for Messrs. Chipman’s Engineer to inspect Coach 3962 at Micheldever next week. If this vehicle is acceptable to the firm it is proposed to send it to your Wormwood Scrubs Shops for conversion and I should be glad to hear that you agree.

26-10-65

Ref:- RS.63/1/2/H1

Letter to CM&EE Western Region, PADDINGTON

CHIPMAN No. 3 WEED SPRAYING TRAIN

DAMAGED AT SWINDON 11-7-65

Referring to your letter of 14^th October, the representative of Messrs. Chipman Chemical Co. Ltd. Has today inspected Coach No. S3962 at Micheldever and has decided that it is unsuitable for his firm’s purpose. A look-out for another coach is being kept and I will advise when one comes under notice.

1-11-65

Ref:- RS.63/1/2/H1

Memo to Inspector E Tozer, Platform 16, WATERLOO

CHIPMAN No. 3 WEED SPRAYING TRAIN DAMAGED AT SWINDON 11-7-65

Further to Inspector Griffith’s visit to Micheldever on 26^th October, would you please arrange with Mr Scammell for Coach No. 2850 to be labelled to Wormwood Scrubs Wagon Shop for conversion.

12-11-65

Ref:- RS.63/1/2/H1

CHIPMAN No. 3 WEED SPRAYING TRAIN DAMAGED AT SWINDON 11-7-65

With reference to previous correspondence in connection with the above, Coach No. 2850 was dispatched from Micheldever to Wormwood Scrubs Wagon Shop on Tuesday 9^th November for conversion.

12-11-65

Ref:- RS.51/1/64.BU

Reduction in coaching stock, W/E 13-11-65

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Eastleigh works

PMV 1404 PMV 1409 BG M30732

DS 373

Eastleigh yard

SK NE13904

Clapham Junction

BSK 4273 CK 5797 ex ‘Set 817’

Rotherhithe Road

BG M30537

Brockenhurst

TP 12507 in use for Work Study

Hassocks

MBS 11002 MBS 11013 MBS 11014 MBS 11023 MBS 11024

MBS 11037 MBS 11038 MBS 11042 TP 12505 PC Anne

PC Ethel PC Ida PC May PC Naomi PC Violet

17-11-65

Memo to Foreman, O/D C&W section, Basingstoke

Reduction in coaching stock

Will you please note the undermentioned vehicles berthed at Micheldever are to form a train to Birds (Swansea) Ltd. Bynea Works during the next week. Will you please give attention as far as you are concerned

Vehicle Berthed

PC Thelma 3 Freight

RK 80009 3 Top Yard

DS 70041 Military Road

DS 367 Military Road

IU 081254 Military Road

HB M42556 5 Top Yard

CCT E35526 3 Top Yard

BSK 2521 No. 1 Petrol Road

BSK 2522 No. 1 Petrol Road

SK 118 4 Top Yard

BSK 3962 4 Top Yard

Memo to Station Master, Micheldever same date regarding these vehicles

It is intended that the undermentioned vehicles berthed in your yard should form a train to Birds (Swansea) Ltd. Bynea Works as soon as possible. I have asked for an engine for Tuesday 23^rd November for 4 hours for shunting purposes and trust this will be convenient to you.

19-11-65

Ref:- RS.51/1/64.BU

Reduction in coaching stock, W/E 20-11-65

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Clapham Junction

CK 5793 ex ‘Set 813’

Ashford

TP 12511

Rotherhithe Road

BY E70330

Dover Marine

BG E183

26-11-65

Ref:- RS.51/1/64.BU

Reduction in coaching stock, W/E 27-11-65

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Eastleigh yard

BG M30704 BG M31744

Micheldever

MBS 11018 MBS 11034 MBS 11035 MBS 11036 MBS 11051

MBS 11052 MBS 11064

TP 12503 TP 12504 TP 12508 TP 12513 TP 12516

BCK 6723

26-11-65

Ref:- RS.63/1/175.DA

RS.63/1/176.DA

RS.63/1/177.DA

RS.63/1/173.DA

Condemned coaching stock

The undermentioned vehicles were dispatched to Messrs. Birds (Swansea) Ltd. Bynea Works from Micheldever on Thursday 25^th November 1965. Details as below.

Sale order No. 16/230/552/20/24

PC Thelma Sold Birds (Swansea) 27-11-65

RK 80009 Sold Birds (Swansea) 27-11-65

Sale order No. 16/230/552/20/23

DS 70041 Sold Birds (Swansea) 27-11-65

DS 367 Sold Birds (Swansea) 27-11-65

IU 081254 Sold Birds (Swansea) 27-11-65

Sale order No. 16/230/552/20/20

HB M42256 Sold Birds (Swansea) 27-11-65

CCT E35526 Sold Birds (Swansea) 27-11-65

Sale order No. 16/230/552T/6

BSK 2521 Sold Birds (Swansea) 27-11-65

BSK 2522 Sold Birds (Swansea) 27-11-65

SK 118 Sold Birds (Swansea) 27-11-65

BSK 3962 Sold Birds (Swansea) 27-11-65

3-12-65

Ref:- RS.51/1/64.BU

Reduction in coaching stock, W/E 4-12-65

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Eastleigh Carr. Sidings

SK M2271 CK 5923 (at Derby)

Clapham Junction

SK 75 ex ‘Set 847’

BSK 2503 CK 5909 BSK 2504 ex ‘Set 851’

BSK 3955 ex ‘Set 769’

Micheldever

SK 43 ex ‘Set 69’

BSK 4350 ex ‘Set 212’

CK 5853 ex ‘Set 853’

Salisbury

BSK W4339S

Brighton

MBS 11006 TP 12506 MBS 11053 ex unit 3026

MBS 11073 TP 12514 MBS 11076 ex unit 3034

PC Joyce ex unit 3015

Ford

PC Peggy ex unit 3011

Eastleigh

PC Daisy ex unit 3010

PC Olive ex unit 3002

TP 12510 ex unit 3030

TP 12515 ex unit 3035

Hove

BSK 3958 ex ‘Set 468’

3-12-65

Memo to Foreman, O/D C&W section, Plumstead

BG M30454 at present berthed at Blackheath is required at Bricklayers Arms to be formed into a train for South Wales. Will you please ‘one way label’ this vehicle to Bricklayers Arms and oblige.

3-12-65

Ref:- RS.63/1/103/BU

Kent & East Sussex Preservation Society

Will you please note that coaches 4432, 4443, 5153, 5618 sold to the above mentioned society were dispatched to Robertsbridge on Sunday 29^th November 1965.

10-12-65

Ref:- RS.51/1/64.BU

Reduction in coaching stock, W/E 11-12-65

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Clapham Junction

FK 7631 CK 5805 BCK 6722

CK 5790 ex ‘Set 810’

BSK 3949 ex ‘Set 237’

Polegate

BSK 3946 CK 5881 BSK 3947 ex ‘Set 264’

Rotherhithe Road

CCT M35541

Millbrook

PMV M37717

10-12-65

Memo to Foreman, O/D C&W Engr. Dept. Eastleigh

Reduction in coaching stock

BCK 6706 of 69 Set was concerned in a mishap some time ago and now appears on the earliest withdrawal list. If this vehicle is at Eastleigh will you please have it marked with the appropriate symbol and in any case let this office know what you have done.

22-12-65

Withdrawal of coaching stock

I have been informed by the General Manager’s Department that CK 5801 is berthed at Hamworthy Junction as this vehicle is on the latest withdrawal list will you please have it marked with the appropriate symbol and confirm with this office when you have done so.

(addressed to Chargeman, O/D C&W Engr. Dept. Poole)

24-12-65

Ref:- RS.51/1/64.BU

Reduction in coaching stock, W/E 25-12-65

The undermentioned vehicles have been withdrawn and marked condemned.

Fratton

BSK 2531 ex ‘Set 865’

Ashford

DS 130

Micheldever

HB 96383 HB 96405 HB M2476

Andover Junction

BSK 4344

Rotherhithe Road

BG M30529

24-12-65

Reduction in coaching stock

The undermentioned Horse Boxes have now been condemned and should be marked with the withdrawn symbol. Will you please check them at Micheldever and mark them as necessary.

HB 96363 HB 96364 HB 96367 HB 96378 HB 96381

HB 96383 HB 96392 HB 96400 HB 96405

Disposal instructions will be given in due course when attention to boxes etc. can be given.

(addressed to Chargeman, O/D C&W Engr. Dept. Basingstoke).

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