GWR 178 Autotrailer Third built 1930

GWR 178 Autotrailer Third built 1930

GWR 178 Autotrailer Third built 1930
GWR 178 Autotrailer Third built 1930

 

Present Location Severn Valley
County Location Worcestershire
Designed For GWR
Build Location Swindon
Diagram number A28
Lot number 1410
Type Autotrailer
First Number 178
Present Number 178
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes P 1968 Severn Valley, sold 1975 and to Dean Forest 1979): ca 1989 to Llangollen: Swindon Works by 1996: Swindon & Cricklade by 6/99. Fully restored and back to Dean Forest by 6/04, then WSR: then back to Dean Forest. To Severn Valley by 03/14.
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Very Good
Internal Finish Very Good
Degree of External Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
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 Some Importance
Storage Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 19/05/2005
Surveyor David Wigley
Photo Date 01/08/2013
Photo by Sean Croshaw
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 26/04/2016


 

 










 



 

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