GWR 2823 'Fruit C' Van built 1937

GWR 2823 'Fruit C' Van built 1937

GWR 2823 'Fruit C' Van built 1937
GWR 2823 'Fruit C' Van built 1937

 

Present Location West Somerset Railway
County Location Somerset
Designed For GWR
Build Location Swindon
Diagram number Y9
Lot number 1606
Type PMVY
First Number 2823
Later Numbers DW150346
Present Number None
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4 wheel
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes "Fruit C". Originally gas lit. Converted 1963 for departmental use for rail warming. P 1975. OOU and deteriorating, Minehead. GWR chocolate livery.
Owner West Somerset Railway Association
External Structural Condition Satisfactory
Internal Structural Condition Satisfactory
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Satisfactory
Internal Finish Good
Degree of External Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of External Authenticity Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Several
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 30/03/2010
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 12/08/2013
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 29/04/2016


 

 










 



 

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