GWR 82 Four-wheel Second (body only) built 1895

GWR 82 Four-wheel Second (body only) built 1895

GWR 82 Four-wheel Second (body only) built 1895
GWR 82 Four-wheel Second (body only) built 1895

 

Present Location Delph, Oldham
County Location Greater Manchester
Designed For GWR
Build Location Swindon
Diagram number S18
Lot number 756
Type SY
First Number 82
Later Numbers 5082 2749
Present Number 2749
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement Body only
Original Underframe No
Original Bogies/Wheelsets No
Additional Notes Built by GWR for suburban services over "London Underground" lines (hence round top doors). Renumbered 1907 as 5082: renumbered 07/1909 as Third 2749: condemned 01/40. P 1990 ex Coton Yard, Shrewsbury. At Rowden Mill Station, Herefordshire. No public access. 01/17: lifted from previous position to hardstanding opposite the station platform. 10/18: offered for sale as new owners unable to restore. By 02/19: fully tarpaulined - still on site and still for sale. By 02/22: moved from Rowden Mill to a private residence in Lower Cam, Gloucestershire. 06/22: moved to The Old Station House, Delph, Saddleworth, Greater Manchester - under restoration and can be viewed by prior arrangement with the owner (see below).
Owner Private (Nigel Brooke nigelbrookeo@gmail.com )
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Not Applicable
External Finish Good
Internal Finish Derelict/Not Present
Degree of External Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of Internal Originality Not Applicable
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Not Applicable
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Poor
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Not Applicable
Rarity Unique
Historical Importance Some Importance
Storage Secure Open
Operating No
Survey Date 15/09/2002
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 07/06/2023
Photo by Ken Hartley
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 10/06/2023

Ken Hartley 07/06/2023: other side
Ken Hartley 07/06/2023: other side

Ken Hartley 07/06/2023: view from other end
Ken Hartley 07/06/2023: view from other end

John Bishop 27/04/2008: earlier condition
John Bishop 27/04/2008: earlier condition


 

 

















 

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