GWR 2790 'Siphon G' bogie gangwayed milk van built 1936

GWR 2790 'Siphon G' bogie gangwayed milk van built 1936

GWR 2790 'Siphon G' bogie gangwayed milk van built 1936
GWR 2790 'Siphon G' bogie gangwayed milk van built 1936

 

Present Location Dean Forest Railway
County Location Gloucestershire
Designed For GWR
Build Location Swindon
Diagram number O33
Lot number 1578
Type PMVG
First Number 2790
Later Numbers 3303, 2790, TDW150027
Present Number W2790W
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes "Siphon G". Converted 1939 for CasEvac Train, and to Ambulance Train 33 in 1943. Generator Van for 1st WR Control Train in 1957-80. P 1986. 1999: undergoing extended restoration - partially polythene-sheeted.
Owner Dean Forest Railway Company
External Structural Condition Poor and Incomplete
Internal Structural Condition Poor and Incomplete
Underframe Condition Fair
External Finish Poor and Incomplete
Internal Finish Poor and Incomplete
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 Fair
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Several
Historical Importance Some Interest
Operating No
Survey Date 17/06/1999
Surveyor Jackie Cope
Photo Date 01/05/2021
Photo by Andrew Jenkins
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 09/03/2024


 

 










 



 

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