GWR 5883 Collett Brake Third Corridor built 1934

GWR 5883 Collett Brake Third Corridor built 1934

GWR 5883 Collett Brake Third Corridor built 1934
GWR 5883 Collett Brake Third Corridor built 1934

 

Present Location Severn Valley
County Location Worcestershire
Designed For GWR
Build Location Swindon
Built by GWR
Diagram number D118
Lot number 1514
Type BTK
First Number 5883
Later Numbers 079135, 99230
Present Number 5883
Current Livery GWR chocolate and cream
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes P 1973. Restored, and entered service 1976. Also used as mainline support coach until late 80s. Overhauled 2004. Now part of the GWR Chocolate/Cream second running set.
Owner Great Western (SVR) Association
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Very Good
Internal Finish Very Good
Degree of External Originality Much replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of External Authenticity Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Unique
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 25/08/2006
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 14/04/2017
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 25/05/2017


 

 










 



 

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