GWR 790 Dynamometer Car built 1901

GWR 790 Dynamometer Car built 1901

GWR 790 Dynamometer Car built 1901
GWR 790 Dynamometer Car built 1901

 

Present Location South Devon Railway
County Location Devon
Designed For GWR
Build Location Swindon
Lot number Wagon 293
Type SPEC
First Number 790
Later Numbers W7
Present Number 7
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes 1904? All equipment removed by Swindon. P Dart Valley - catering use (was in Museum). 9th wheel removed (and lost). To private owner 1992, then SDRT. Externally restored 2003/4. Intended to provide seating and Guard's compt to allow "Vintage Train" use.
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Satisfactory
Internal Finish Satisfactory
Degree of External Originality Much replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Conversion/rebuild/reproduction
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of External Authenticity Fair
Degree of Internal Authenticity Poor
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Fair
Rarity Unique
Historical Importance Very Important
Storage Under Cover
Survey Date 30/08/2008
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 07/06/2003
Photo by Michael Cope
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 22/12/2022


 

 














 

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