GWR 79969 'Fruit C' Van built 1912

GWR 79969 'Fruit C' Van built 1912

GWR 79969 'Fruit C' Van built 1912
GWR 79969 'Fruit C' Van built 1912

 

Present Location Severn Valley
County Location Worcestershire
Designed For GWR
Build Location Swindon
Diagram number Y3
Lot number 668
Type PMVY
First Number 79969
Later Numbers 2424, KDB975291
Present Number 2424
Current Livery GWR brown
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4 wheel
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes "Fruit C". P 1986 by GWR 813 Preservation Fund. Fully restored in 2000, but paintwork deteriorating by 2006.
Owner GWR 813 Preservation Fund
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Satisfactory
Internal Finish Good
Degree of External Originality Much 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 Very Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
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 23/03/2024


 

 










 



 

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