GWR 5787 Collett Brake Corridor Third built 1933

GWR 5787 Collett Brake Corridor Third built 1933

GWR 5787 Collett Brake Corridor Third built 1933
GWR 5787 Collett Brake Corridor Third built 1933

 

Present Location Didcot
County Location Oxfordshire
Designed For GWR
Build Location Swindon
Diagram number D116
Lot number 1490
Type BTK
First Number 5787
Later Numbers 079087 OR 079089??
Present Number None
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes P 1967 on Severn Valley; bequeathed to GWS, moved in 1976. Brake cylinders etc missing. Seats removed for use as overnight accommodation. Internal User numbers suggested 079087, or 079089. Didcot believe neither, as preserved directly from service.
Owner Great Western Preservations Ltd
External Structural Condition Satisfactory
Internal Structural Condition Satisfactory
Underframe Condition Satisfactory
External Finish Satisfactory
Internal Finish Satisfactory
Degree of External Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
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 Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Fair
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Fair
Rarity Unique
Historical Importance Some Importance
Storage Under Cover
Operating No
Survey Date 20/08/2004
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 19/06/2010
Photo by Nigel Hunt
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 11/04/2016


 

 














 

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