GWR 587 Four-wheel Third (body only) built 1873

GWR 587 Four-wheel Third (body only) built 1873

GWR 587 Four-wheel Third (body only) built 1873
GWR 587 Four-wheel Third (body only) built 1873

 

Present Location Erwood
County Location Powys
Designed For GWR
Build Location Swindon
Diagram number S4
Lot number 77
Type TY
First Number 587
Present Number None
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement Body only
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets No
Additional Notes Body P?? at Erwood Station Craft Centre and Museum, Powys. Same as GWR 793 at Gwili. Now converted to Shop/Gallery. Very little interior remains (one partition). Much original material being kept, but not restoring compartments etc. Plastic roof covering.
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Not Applicable
External Finish Good
Internal Finish Not Applicable
Degree of External Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of Internal Originality Not Applicable
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Not Applicable
Degree of External Authenticity Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Poor
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Not Applicable
Rarity Few
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Open
Operating No
Survey Date 23/08/2003
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 23/08/2003
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 13/04/2016


 

 










 



 

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