GWR 2856 'Fruit C' Van (body only) built 1938

GWR 2856 'Fruit C' Van (body only) built 1938

GWR 2856 'Fruit C' Van (body only) built 1938
GWR 2856 'Fruit C' Van (body only) built 1938

 

Present Location Blake Hall
County Location Essex
Designed For GWR
Build Location Swindon
Diagram number Y9
Lot number 1606
Type PMVY
First Number 2856
Later Numbers DW150344
Present Number None
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement Body only
Original Underframe No
Original Bogies/Wheelsets No
Additional Notes Body moved from Redbridge CCE depot to St Blazey, then to Blake Hall around 2000. Internally modified for domestic use, also glass pane across right hand pair of doors. Roof re-felted. Private land with no public access - but backs on to re-opened section of Epping-Ongar line beside the former Blake Hall station.
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Not Applicable
External Finish Good
Internal Finish Not Applicable
Degree of External Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Conversion/rebuild/reproduction
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 no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Secure Open
Operating No
Survey Date 29/08/2004
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 04/06/2022
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 31/08/2022

Kevin Stroud 24/07/2004 Earlier view
Kevin Stroud 24/07/2004 Earlier view


 

 










 





 

 

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