GWR 9055 Churchward Nondescript Saloon (a 'one off') built 1912

GWR 9055 Churchward Nondescript Saloon (a 'one off') built 1912

GWR 9055 Churchward Nondescript Saloon (a 'one off') built 1912
GWR 9055 Churchward Nondescript Saloon (a 'one off') built 1912

 

Present Location Severn Valley
County Location Worcestershire
Designed For GWR
Build Location Swindon
Diagram number G43
Lot number 1209
Type BTO
First Number 9055
Later Numbers DW150127
Present Number 9055
Current Livery GWR Churchward Post-WW1
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes P 1972. A one-off prototype - 9103 & 9369 (also on SVR) are later and similar. Now in Churchward post-WW1 livery, as are 3930 & 9369. Restored as invalid saloon, but could be taken to original condition in the future. Part of GWR chocolate and cream dining set. By 12/19: new roof canvas applied late 2019.
Owner Great Western (SVR) Association
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Very Good
External Finish Very Good
Internal Finish Good
Degree of External Originality Much replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Much replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Fair
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Unique
Historical Importance Some Importance
Storage Secure Building
Operating Yes
Survey Date 25/08/2006
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 16/04/2016
Photo by J J Clarke
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 06/01/2020

As seen 08/12.
As seen 08/12.


 

 

















 

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