GWR 85987 'Fruit C' Van built 1912

GWR 85987 'Fruit C' Van built 1912

GWR 85987 'Fruit C' Van built 1912
GWR 85987 'Fruit C' Van built 1912

 

Present Location Great Western Railway Museum, Coleford
County Location Gloucestershire
Designed For GWR
Build Location Swindon
Diagram number Y3
Lot number 667
Type PMVY
First Number 85987
Later Numbers 2487, DW150151, 061032
Present Number 85987
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4 wheel
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes P.1986. Originally No. 85987 in freight series, renumbered 2487 in 1916.
Owner Great Western Museum, Coleford
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Very Good
External Finish Good
Internal Finish Not Applicable
Degree of External Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
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 Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Few
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Secure Open
Operating No
Survey Date 13/02/2003
Surveyor Andrew Jenkins
Photo Date 24/02/2024
Photo by Andrew Jenkins
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 21/03/2024


 

 














 

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