GWR 3473 BR-built GWR 'Fruit D' Van (body only) built 1955

GWR 3473 BR-built GWR 'Fruit D' Van (body only) built 1955

GWR 3473 BR-built GWR 'Fruit D' Van (body only) built 1955
GWR 3473 BR-built GWR 'Fruit D' Van (body only) built 1955

 

Present Location Alveley
County Location Shropshire
Designed For GWR
Build Location Swindon
Built by BR
Diagram number Y14
Lot number 1780
Type PMVY
First Number 3473
Later Numbers W3473
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets No
Additional Notes One of three Fruit Ds at "The Dell", Greenhouse Dingle, Alveley, near Bridgenorth - private residence. One side has been completely cut-out (see bottom photo)
Owner Private
Grid Reference SO 76354 85927
External Structural Condition Poor and Incomplete
Internal Structural Condition Poor and Incomplete
Underframe Condition Not Applicable
External Finish Poor and Incomplete
Internal Finish Derelict/Not Present
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 Not Applicable
Degree of External Authenticity Poor
Degree of Internal Authenticity Poor
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Not Applicable
Rarity Many
Historical Importance no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Open
Operating No
Survey Date 27/03/2011
Surveyor Ken Hartley
Photo Date 27/03/2011
Photo by Ken Hartley
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 21/03/2024

Other side of same vehicle.
Other side of same vehicle.


 

 

















 

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