| Present Location | Pontypool Blaenavon |
| County Location | Torfaen |
| Designed For | GWR |
| Build Location | Swindon |
| Diagram number | G31 |
| Lot number | 804 |
| Type | BFO |
| First Number | 231 |
| Later Numbers | 9035, 80971 |
| Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
| Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
| Original Underframe | Yes |
| Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
| Additional Notes | Newport Division Engineer's Saloon (hence "Newport Saloon"). P 1967. South Devon till sold 1993, again 2002. Reupholstered in past (by SDR?) in deep-buttoned red plush. Has however deteriorated over many years in open storage. Main framing is essentially sound and restoration has begun. However, by 08/11 stored following death of private owner. Advertised as for sale 01/12. Reported 04/14 as sold to a private owner, with intention to be restored off-site: understood this will include constructing a new body. Sheeted by 05/14. However a (presumed) change of plan saw body rebuild starting on site 03/15, not helped by repeated wind damage to the protective tarpaulin - this is an exposed site! |
| Owner | Private |
| External Structural Condition | Poor but Substantially Complete |
| Internal Structural Condition | Derelict/Not Present |
| Underframe Condition | Good |
| External Finish | Poor and Incomplete |
| Internal Finish | Derelict/Not Present |
| Degree of External Originality | Some replaced/reproduced material |
| Degree of Internal Originality | Derelict/Not Present |
| Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality | As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
| Degree of External Authenticity | Fair |
| Degree of Internal Authenticity | Fair |
| Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Good |
| Rarity | Unique |
| Historical Importance | Some Importance |
| Storage | Secure Open |
| Operating | No |
| Survey Date | 28/08/2014 |
| Surveyor | Adam Gane |
| Photo Date | 05/09/2015 |
| Photo by | Steve West |
| At Risk | No |
| Date Record Last Updated | 25/04/2016 |
