GWR 814 Collett TPO Brake Storage Van built 1940

GWR 814 Collett TPO Brake Storage Van built 1940

GWR 814 Collett TPO Brake Storage Van built 1940
GWR 814 Collett TPO Brake Storage Van built 1940

 

Present Location Didcot
County Location Oxfordshire
Designed For GWR
Build Location Swindon
Diagram number L23
Lot number 1666
Type BPOT
First Number 814
Later Numbers TDB975156
Present Number 814
Current Livery GWR
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes P 1975 by GWS. Has travelled to the Nene Valley Railway for Travelling Post Office demonstrations. 04/19: in shed beside the carriage workshop.
Owner Great Western Preservations Ltd and private owners
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Very Good
External Finish Very Good
Internal Finish Good
Degree of External Originality Much replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Much replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Unique
Historical Importance Exceptionally Important
Storage Under Cover
Operating Yes
Survey Date 18/03/2000
Surveyor Trevor England
Photo Date 07/06/2014
Photo by Geoff Clark
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 12/05/2019

Geoff Clark 07/06/2014
Geoff Clark 07/06/2014

Steve West 02/05/2016. Another view.
Steve West 02/05/2016. Another view.

Bradley Wurth 07/04/2019: interior view
Bradley Wurth 07/04/2019: interior view


 

 










 





 

 

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