GWR 2180 Hawksworth Brake Corridor Third built 1950

GWR 2180 Hawksworth Brake Corridor Third built 1950

GWR 2180 Hawksworth Brake Corridor Third built 1950
GWR 2180 Hawksworth Brake Corridor Third built 1950

 

Present Location South Devon Railway
County Location Devon
Designed For GWR
Built by Metro Cammell
Diagram number D133
Lot number 1732
Type BTK
First Number 2180
Later Numbers DW150405
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes After w'drn, modified for PW use. P 79 privately, on WSR; conversion to Open unsuccessful. Then to SDR. For restn/rebuild by London Group, as TK. One of last Lot ordered by GWR - built with plastic (rather than wood) trim. Many u'frame parts missing. Restoration began 2007 with replacement of brackets for lower timberwork. By 2010 all side panels removed, timbers being replaced. (Detailed restoration photos on SDR website)
Owner South Devon Railway Trust
External Structural Condition Poor and Incomplete
Internal Structural Condition Derelict/Not Present
Underframe Condition Satisfactory
External Finish Derelict/Not Present
Internal Finish Derelict/Not Present
Degree of External Originality Much replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Much replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of External Authenticity Not Applicable
Degree of Internal Authenticity Not Applicable
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Fair
Rarity Several
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Under Cover
Operating No
Survey Date 30/08/2008
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 07/06/2003
Photo by Michael Cope
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 22/12/2022


 

 










 



 

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