GWR 6515 Collett Corridor Brake Composite built 1926

GWR 6515 Collett Corridor Brake Composite built 1926

GWR 6515 Collett Corridor Brake Composite built 1926
GWR 6515 Collett Corridor Brake Composite built 1926

 

Present Location South Devon Railway
County Location Devon
Designed For GWR
Build Location Swindon
Diagram number E128
Lot number 1350
Type BCK
First Number 6515
Later Numbers DW150270
Present Number 6515
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes P 1976: at Tyseley till 1995. Much rebuilt; no brake facilities in present form. Now open seating for 47 plus up to 8 wheelchairs plus baggage area. Interior - all new: exterior - 95% as built. BR luggage racks, modern lighting. Genuine GW (open) seats. So, whilst built as a Corridor Brake Composite is now a wheelchair-friendly Open Third.
Owner South Devon Railway Trust
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Good
Internal Finish Good
Degree of External Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of Internal Originality Much replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of External Authenticity Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity None
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Few
Historical Importance Some Importance
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 30/08/2008
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 30/08/2008
Photo by Kevin Stroud
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 22/12/2022


 

 










 



 

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