GWR 1043 Siphon G bogie gangwayed milk van (underframe only) built 1955

GWR 1043 Siphon G bogie gangwayed milk van (underframe only) built 1955

GWR 1043 Siphon G bogie gangwayed milk van (underframe only) built 1955
GWR 1043 Siphon G bogie gangwayed milk van (underframe only) built 1955

 

Present Location South Devon Railway
County Location Devon
Designed For GWR
Build Location Swindon
Built by BR
Diagram number O62
Lot number 1768
Type PMVG
First Number 1043
Later Numbers W1043W CDB975834
Present Number 1043
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes Later, Materials Van. P 1987 by Active Force (Swindon Railway Engineering Ltd). Resold 1990. Some of roof covering now (2000) coming adrift; some panels split/rotten. 07/04: still in need of attention or covering to prevent further deterioration. By 09/18: body scrapped - see main photo. By 12/22: moved from Cholsey and Wallingford Railway to South Devon Railway.
Owner Hawksworth Trust
External Structural Condition Derelict/Not Present
Internal Structural Condition Derelict/Not Present
Underframe Condition Poor but Substantially Complete
External Finish Derelict/Not Present
Internal Finish Derelict/Not Present
Degree of External Originality Derelict/Not Present
Degree of Internal Originality Derelict/Not Present
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of External Authenticity Not Applicable
Degree of Internal Authenticity Not Applicable
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Fair
Rarity Several
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Secure Open
Operating No
Survey Date 26/07/2004
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 09/09/2018
Photo by Craig Browning
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 23/01/2023

Andrew Jenkins 24/09/2016: earlier condition before body was scrapped
Andrew Jenkins 24/09/2016: earlier condition before body was scrapped


 

 
















 

 

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