GWR 2360 Originally 'Toplight', now track testing coach built 1911

GWR 2360 Originally 'Toplight', now track testing coach built 1911

GWR 2360 Originally 'Toplight', now track testing coach built 1911
GWR 2360 Originally 'Toplight', now track testing coach built 1911

 

Present Location Barry Tourist Railway
County Location Vale of Glamorgan
Designed For GWR
Build Location Swindon
Diagram number D46
Lot number 1174
Type BTK
First Number 2360
Later Numbers DW139
Present Number DW139
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets No
Additional Notes Toplight. Taken over by Experimental Dept at Swindon in 1928 and converted to the famous "Whitewash Coach" in 1930. P 1989 by NRM, at Swindon till 5/91. Now on BR B4 bogies. Retains many period features from 1928 rebuild. To Barry Tourist Railway by 07/12. No longer owned by NRM.
Owner Barry Tourist Railway
External Structural Condition Satisfactory
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Satisfactory
External Finish Fair
Internal Finish Good
Degree of External Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of Internal Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of External Authenticity Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Not Applicable
Rarity Unique
Historical Importance Some Importance
Storage Secure Building
Operating No
Survey Date 22/08/1998
Surveyor Ian Smith
Photo Date 06/10/2001
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 24/08/2023

As seen at Barry 07/12
As seen at Barry 07/12


 

 

















 

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