GWR 3037 Six-wheel milk tanker built 1946

GWR 3037 Six-wheel milk tanker built 1946

GWR 3037 Six-wheel milk tanker built 1946
GWR 3037 Six-wheel milk tanker built 1946

 

Present Location South Devon Railway
County Location Devon
Designed For GWR
Build Location Swindon
Diagram number O57
Lot number 1716
Type MTZ
First Number 3037
Later Numbers DW3037
Present Number 3037
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 6 wheel
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes P. c1995 SDR from Bristol Bath Road, upon closure of depot. Originally built for United Dairies with an angle-mounted tank. Retains original tank, but insulation and cladding removed. Five additional strengthening webs on solebar. Has been cleaned up since preservation.
Owner South Devon Railway Trust
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Not Applicable
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Fair
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 Importance
Storage Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 26/08/2008
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 26/08/2008
Photo by Kevin Stroud
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 06/11/2022


 

 














 

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