GWR 1145 Churchward toplight 'Snake C' Passenger Brake built 1922

GWR 1145 Churchward toplight 'Snake C' Passenger Brake built 1922

GWR 1145 Churchward toplight 'Snake C' Passenger Brake built 1922
GWR 1145 Churchward toplight 'Snake C' Passenger Brake built 1922

 

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

Richard Hill 01/07/2011. Earlier view
Richard Hill 01/07/2011. Earlier view


 

 










 






 

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