GWR 9113 Collett Ocean Saloon 'Prince of Wales' built 1932

GWR 9113 Collett Ocean Saloon 'Prince of Wales' built 1932

GWR 9113 Collett Ocean Saloon 'Prince of Wales' built 1932
GWR 9113 Collett Ocean Saloon 'Prince of Wales' built 1932

 

Present Location Didcot
County Location Oxfordshire
Designed For GWR
Build Location Swindon
Diagram number G61
Lot number 1471
Type RFO
First Number 9113
Later Numbers PRINCE OF WALES
Present Number None
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes P 67 on Severn Valley; bequeathed to GWS and moved south in 1976. 1 of 2 - other on DVR. First production Super Saloon. Being completely repanelled, also some parts of chassis being replaced. Bogies refurbished 2013. Some picture frames, panels from 9115 found: mishap in BR days?
Owner Great Western Preservations Ltd
External Structural Condition Fair
Internal Structural Condition Poor but Substantially Complete
Underframe Condition Satisfactory
External Finish Poor and Incomplete
Internal Finish Poor but Substantially Complete
Degree of External Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of External Authenticity Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Few
Historical Importance Exceptionally Important
Storage Secure Building
Operating No
Survey Date 20/08/2004
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 02/05/2016
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 14/06/2016

Nigel Hunt 21/01/2014. Earlier view.
Nigel Hunt 21/01/2014. Earlier view.


 

 

















 

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