GWR 2988 'Siphon G' bogie gangwayed milk van built 1945

GWR 2988 'Siphon G' bogie gangwayed milk van built 1945

GWR 2988 'Siphon G' bogie gangwayed milk van built 1945
GWR 2988 'Siphon G' bogie gangwayed milk van built 1945

 

Present Location Dean Forest Railway
County Location Gloucestershire
Designed For GWR
Build Location Swindon
Diagram number O33
Lot number 1644
Type PMVG
First Number 2988
Later Numbers DB975789
Present Number W2988W
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes "Siphon G". P 1982 by 813 Fund. Stored OOU at Lydney Junction. Some vandal damage, including to doors.
Owner 813 Group
External Structural Condition Fair
Internal Structural Condition Satisfactory
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Poor but Substantially Complete
Internal Finish Poor but Substantially Complete
Degree of External Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of Internal Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
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 Several
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Open
Operating No
Survey Date 17/06/1999
Surveyor Jackie Cope
Photo Date 23/12/2015
Photo by John Bishop
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 09/03/2024


 

 














 

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