Inspection Saloon ex. Bicester Military Railway

Inspection Saloon ex. Bicester Military Railway

LSWR dining car no.72 was built in 1907 renumbered 4134 in 1912. It was in use as a Diner until 1923 when ‘Ironclad’ Dining Cars came into service. It was then relegated to secondary service and gained the Southern Railway number of 7834 remaining in service to 1930. In 1931 it was rebuilt, losing its clerestory roof and became a ‘Nondescript’ saloon. In 1943 it was sold to the USATC and rebuilt as an Ambulance Car and given the number 201.

At the end of the Second World War this saloon along with USATC 202 and 204-7 went to the Longmoor Military Railway and from there to the Bicester Military Railway where it acquired the Army number 3018. Here it was converted to an Inspection Saloon, losing its gangway along with rebuilding inside and gaining end windows

16th May 1978 it was used to convey HM. the Queen around the Bicester site

Toilet Bowl from Inspection Saloon ex. Bicester Military Railway

Toilet bowl from London & South Western Railway dining car no.72, later renumbered 4134, then 7834, then 201, and finally 3018.

Toilet seat and lid from Inspection Saloon ex. Bicester Military Railway

Toilet seat and lid from London & South Western Railway dining car no.72, later renumbered 4134, then 7834, then 201, and finally 3018. Lid has the text "gentlemen lift the seat" written on, wooden.

Mirror from Inspection Saloon ex. Bicester Military Railway

Mirror from London & South Western Railway dining car no.72, later renumbered 4134, then 7834, then 201, and finally 3018. Rectangular with wooden frame painted cream, from bathroom.

Shelf from Inspection Saloon ex. Bicester Military Railway

Shelf from London & South Western Railway dining car no.72, later renumbered 4134, then 7834, then 201, and finally 3018. Wooden, painted cream, with one L bracket attached, from bathroom.

Toilet Roll Holder from Inspection Saloon ex. Bicester Military Railway

C shaped bracket, used as a toilet roll holder, from London & South Western Railway dining car no.72, later renumbered 4134, then 7834, then 201, and finally 3018. Painted cream.

Toilet Roll Spindle from Inspection Saloon ex. Bicester Military Railway

Toilet roll spindle from London & South Western Railway dining car no.72, later renumbered 4134, then 7834, then 201, and finally 3018.

Toilet Roll from Inspection Saloon ex. Bicester Military Railway

Toilet roll from London & South Western Railway dining car no.72, later renumbered 4134, then 7834, then 201, and finally 3018.

Freestanding Oven from Inspection Saloon ex. Bicester Military Railway

Freestanding oven with hob on top from London & South Western Railway dining car no.72, later renumbered 4134, then 7834, then 201, and finally 3018.

Kettle from Inspection Saloon ex. Bicester Military Railway

Kettle from London & South Western Railway dining car no.72, later renumbered 4134, then 7834, then 201, and finally 3018. Metal with side handle and knob on lid made of black plastic.

Kettle from Inspection Saloon ex. Bicester Military Railway

Kettle from London & South Western Railway dining car no.72, later renumbered 4134, then 7834, then 201, and finally 3018. Metal, with handle to top and knob on lid made of black plastic.

Kettle from Inspection Saloon ex. Bicester Military Railway

Kettle from London & South Western Railway dining car no.72, later renumbered 4134, then 7834, then 201, and finally 3018. Metal, with handle to top and knob on lid made of black plastic.

Window Vent Cover from Inspection Saloon ex. Bicester Military Railway

Window vent cover from London & South Western Railway dining car no.72, later renumbered 4134, then 7834, then 201, and finally 3018. Wood with metal fixings, from the kitchen.

Cupboards from Inspection Saloon ex. Bicester Military Railway

Cupboards and drawers from London & South Western Railway dining car no.72, later renumbered 4134, then 7834, then 201, and finally 3018. Painted cream, taken from the kitchen.

Light Switch from Inspection Saloon ex. Bicester Military Railway

Light switch from London & South Western Railway dining car no.72, later renumbered 4134, then 7834, then 201, and finally 3018. Bakelite, painted cream.

Bracket from Inspection Saloon ex. Bicester Military Railway

Z shaped bracket from London & South Western Railway dining car no.72, later renumbered 4134, then 7834, then 201, and finally 3018. Painted black, with two holes.

Bracket from Inspection Saloon ex. Bicester Military Railway

Z shaped bracket from London & South Western Railway dining car no.72, later renumbered 4134, then 7834, then 201, and finally 3018. Painted black, with two holes.

Bracket from Inspection Saloon ex. Bicester Military Railway

Bracket from London & South Western Railway dining car no.72, later renumbered 4134, then 7834, then 201, and finally 3018. Painted black, with two holes.

Waste Pipe from Inspection Saloon ex. Bicester Military Railway

Waste pipe from London & South Western Railway dining car no.72, later renumbered 4134, then 7834, then 201, and finally 3018. Taken from beneath the carriage.

Light Switch from Inspection Saloon ex. Bicester Military Railway

Light switch from London & South Western Railway dining car no.72, later renumbered 4134, then 7834, then 201, and finally 3018. From kitchen, dark colour, bakelite.

Toilet Fittings from Inspection Saloon ex. Bicester Military Railway

Bag of toilet fittings from London & South Western Railway dining car no.72, later renumbered 4134, then 7834, then 201, and finally 3018. Includes twine, canvas and screws.