GWR W2790W Siphon G bogie gangwayed milk van (underframe only) built 1936

GWR W2790W Siphon G bogie gangwayed milk van (underframe only) built 1936

GWR  W2790W Siphon G bogie gangwayed milk van (underframe only) built 1936
GWR W2790W Siphon G bogie gangwayed milk van (underframe only) built 1936

 

Present Location Dean Forest Railway
County Location Gloucestershire
Designed For GWR
Where built Swindon
First Number 2790
Present Number W2790W
Other numbers 3303, 2790, TDW150027
Owner Dean Forest Railway Company
Diagram number O33
Lot number 1578
External Structural Condition Not Applicable
Internal Structural Condition Not Applicable
Underframe Condition Fair
Operating No
Stored Secure Open
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Rarity Several
Historical Importance some Interest
Notes Siphon G. Converted 1939 for Casualty Evacuation Train, and to Ambulance Train 33 in 1943. Generator Van for 1st Western Region Control Train in 1957-80. P 1986 at Dean Forest Railway. 1999: undergoing extended restoration - partially polythene-sheeted. By 04/24: body dismantled on site - underframe only remains (see additional photo below).
Inspected by Jackie Cope
Date of Inspection 17/06/1999
Photo by Andrew Jenkins
Photo Date 01/05/2021
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 27/08/2024

William Snook 16/04/2024: underframe remaining (see Notes above)
William Snook 16/04/2024: underframe remaining (see Notes above)

 
 

 

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