GWR 6562 Collett Brake Corridor Composite built 1938

GWR 6562 Collett Brake Corridor Composite built 1938

GWR 6562 Collett Brake Corridor Composite built 1938
GWR 6562 Collett Brake Corridor Composite built 1938

 

Present Location Severn Valley
County Location Worcestershire
Designed For GWR
Build Location Swindon
Diagram number E159
Lot number 1589
Type BCK
First Number 6562
Later Numbers 99238
Present Number 6562
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 1967 SVR. The longest serving vehicle at the SVR. Has remained in service (except for repaints) ever since! Part of the Chocolate/Cream GW 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 Some 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 Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Few
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Secure Building
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 24/05/2017

View of other side - as seen 08/12.
View of other side - as seen 08/12.


 

 

















 

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