Present Location | Severn Valley |
County Location | Worcestershire |
Designed For | GWR |
Build Location | Swindon |
Diagram number | K22 |
Lot number | 1301 |
Type | BG |
First Number | 1145 |
Later Numbers | 079038 |
Present Number | 1145 |
Current Livery | GWR chocolate and cream |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | P 1973, briefly at Didcot then to SVR. External refurbishment 1997. Used as Santa's Grotto in late 90s. 11/07: moved to Bewdley for basic restoration in joint project with LNER (DVR) Coach Fund as Bewdley Station Shop. Completed and in use as such by 07/11. This released 70759 for restoration. |
Owner | Great Western (SVR) Association |
External Structural Condition | Satisfactory |
Internal Structural Condition | Good |
Underframe Condition | Good |
External Finish | Good |
Internal Finish | Good |
Degree of External Originality | Some replaced/reproduced material |
Degree of Internal Originality | Some replaced/reproduced material |
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality | Some replaced/reproduced material |
Degree of External Authenticity | Fair |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | Not Applicable |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Fair |
Rarity | Few |
Historical Importance | Some Interest |
Storage | Secure Open |
Operating | Yes |
Survey Date | 25/08/2006 |
Surveyor | Kevin Stroud |
Photo Date | 14/04/2017 |
Photo by | Steve West |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 24/05/2017 |