Present Location | Didcot |
County Location | Oxfordshire |
Designed For | GWR |
Build Location | Swindon |
Diagram number | U4 |
Lot number | 990 |
Type | CY |
First Number | 290 |
Later Numbers | 6290, DW29 |
Present Number | 290 (chalk) |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4 wheel |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | P 1971 by GWS, on Severn Valley till 1973. Mansell wheels. Only GWR Composite 4-wheeler. Intention is to restore for use in GWS 'Vintage Train' - see also No. 975. Underframe restored by Autumn 2010: body restoration started 01/14. 04/19: bodywork now fitted over the frames. |
Owner | Great Western Preservations Ltd and private owner |
External Structural Condition | Fair |
Internal Structural Condition | Poor and Incomplete |
Underframe Condition | Satisfactory |
External Finish | Derelict/Not Present |
Degree of External Originality | As left Departmental service |
Degree of Internal Originality | As left Departmental service |
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality | As left Departmental service |
Degree of External Authenticity | Fair |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | Fair |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Good |
Rarity | Few |
Historical Importance | Exceptionally Important |
Storage | Secure Building |
Operating | No |
Survey Date | 20/08/2004 |
Surveyor | Kevin Stroud |
Photo Date | 07/04/2019 |
Photo by | Bradley Wurth |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 12/05/2019 |