GWR 2851 'Fruit C' Van built 1938

GWR 2851 'Fruit C' Van built 1938

GWR 2851 'Fruit C' Van built 1938
GWR 2851 'Fruit C' Van built 1938

 

Present Location Swindon & Cricklade Railway
County Location Swindon
Designed For GWR
Build Location Swindon
Diagram number Y9
Lot number 1634
Type PMVY
First Number 2851
Later Numbers DW150309
Present Number (W5521)
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4 wheel
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes "Fruit C". P 1981. Carries "W5521" as is stores van for that "small prairie" loco (which is at Swindon Works). Bodywork destroyed in fire in 2016. 08/20: still in situ - awaits restoration.
External Structural Condition Derelict/Not Present
Internal Structural Condition Derelict/Not Present
Underframe Condition Satisfactory
External Finish Derelict/Not Present
Internal Finish Derelict/Not Present
Degree of External Originality Derelict/Not Present
Degree of Internal Originality Derelict/Not Present
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of External Authenticity Not Applicable
Degree of Internal Authenticity Not Applicable
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Several
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Open
Operating No
Survey Date 17/06/1999
Surveyor Jackie Cope
Photo Date 29/08/2020
Photo by Andrew Jenkins
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 09/03/2024

Geoff Clark 24/05/2008: earlier condition
Geoff Clark 24/05/2008: earlier condition


 

 










 





 

 

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