GWR 7976 Collett Brake Corridor Composite built 1923

GWR 7976 Collett Brake Corridor Composite built 1923

GWR 7976 Collett Brake Corridor Composite built 1923
GWR 7976 Collett Brake Corridor Composite built 1923

 

Present Location Didcot
County Location Oxfordshire
Designed For GWR
Build Location Swindon
Diagram number E114
Lot number 1323
Type BCK
First Number 7976
Later Numbers DW079027
Present Number 7976
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes P 1972 on Severn Valley; bequeathed to GWS and moved south in 1976. Was intended to be restored as kitchen/bar and lounge. Now planned to restore it as at present.
Owner Great Western Preservations Ltd
External Structural Condition Poor but Substantially Complete
Internal Structural Condition Derelict/Not Present
Underframe Condition Poor but Substantially Complete
External Finish Poor and Incomplete
Internal Finish Derelict/Not Present
Degree of External Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of Internal Originality Not Applicable
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of External Authenticity Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Not Applicable
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Unique
Historical Importance Some Importance
Storage Under Cover
Operating No
Survey Date 20/08/2004
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 18/03/2000
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 11/04/2016


 

 










 



 

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