GWR 1645 Brake Corridor Third built 1938

GWR 1645 Brake Corridor Third built 1938

GWR 1645 Brake Corridor Third built 1938
GWR 1645 Brake Corridor Third built 1938

 

Present Location South Devon Railway
County Location Devon
Designed For GWR
Build Location Swindon
Diagram number D127
Lot number 1594
Type BTK
First Number 1645
Later Numbers 079170
Present Number W1645W
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes P 1973 by Forest Peckett Fund, but sold to Dean Forest Railway in 1978. Much broken glass, partially stripped, poor order. Sheeted - hence the photo, which is of 1987. To South Devon Summer 2003, as empty shell. Has had complete rebuild and repainted Carmine/Cream. Now part of running set.
Owner South Devon Railway Trust
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Satisfactory
External Finish Good
Internal Finish Good
Degree of External Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Much replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Unique
Historical Importance Some Importance
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 30/08/2008
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 01/05/2011
Photo by Ken Barnes
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 22/12/2022

Photo by Steve West 16/08/2013
Photo by Steve West 16/08/2013


 

 

















 

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