SR 1566 Four-wheel PMVY (Parcels & Miscellaneous Van) Built 1950

SR 1566 Four-wheel PMVY (Parcels & Miscellaneous Van) Built 1950

Present Location Isle of Wight
County Location Isle of Wight
Designed For SR
Build Location Ashford
Built By BR
First Number 1566
Later Numbers S1566 S1566S
Present Number 1566
Owner Isle of Wight Railway Co Ltd
Diagram Number 3103
Lot Number 3590
External Structural Condition Satisfactory
Internal Structural Condition Satisfactory
Underframe Condition Satisfactory
Operating Yes
Stored Secure Open
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Rarity Many
Importance No Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Additional Notes P 1981 for underframe: not an Isle of Wight vehicle, so not for restoration. Previously used as Santa's Grotto (SR 1134 now so used). Now used as store: doors on one side have been removed and openings sealed. By 12/16: repainted in BR rail blue livery. 06/26: confirmed still in situ.
Inspected By David Wigley
Date Inspected 16/01/2014
Main Photo Taken By Gary Walker
Date of Image 13/12/2016
At Risk Yes
Record Last Updated 24/08/2026

Craig Browning 29/06/2016. Earlier condition

     








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