GWR 2881 'Fruit D' Van (body only) built 1940

GWR 2881 'Fruit D' Van (body only) built 1940

GWR 2881 'Fruit D' Van (body only) built 1940
GWR 2881 'Fruit D' Van (body only) built 1940

 

Present Location St Brides Wentlooge
County Location Newport
Designed For GWR
Build Location Swindon
Diagram number Y11
Lot number 1649
Type PMVY
First Number 2881
Present Number W 2881
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement Body only
Original Underframe No
Original Bogies/Wheelsets No
Additional Notes Grounded as animal shelter in field North of Fair Orchard, St Brides Wentlooge, Newport. One of three: as seen from the roadside, this is the one to the far right. Still in situ 02/2021.
Grid Reference ST 302838
External Structural Condition Poor and Incomplete
Internal Structural Condition Poor and Incomplete
Underframe Condition Not Applicable
External Finish Poor and Incomplete
Internal Finish Not Applicable
Degree of External Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of Internal Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Not Applicable
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Not Applicable
Rarity Many
Historical Importance no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Open
Operating No
Survey Date 13/09/2021
Surveyor Andrew Jenkins
Photo Date 13/09/1997
Photo by Roy Morris
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 12/03/2021

David West 04/09/2015 Another view (nearest van) still same location
David West 04/09/2015 Another view (nearest van) still same location


 

 

















 

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