GWR 2983 'Siphon G' bogie gangwayed milk van built 1945

Present Location	Gloucs Warks
County Location	Gloucestershire
Designed For	GWR
Where built	Swindon
First Number	2983
Present Number	2983
Other numbers	US6908 DB975783
Owner	Cotswold Steam Preservation
Diagram number	O59
Lot number	1664
External Structural Condition	Satisfactory
Internal Structural Condition	Satisfactory
Underframe Condition	Good
Operating	Yes
Stored	Secure Open
Gauge	4ft 8 1/2in
Rarity	Few
Historical Importance	some Interest
Notes	"Siphon G". In US Ambulance Train No 69 as US6908 till 1946. P 1982 by Cotswold Steam Preservation. Steady restoration over last few years continues. By 05/15 all panels on "other" side due to be replaced, with cleaning and repainting of the frames and bogies to follow. 09/16: at Winchcombe. 05/18: restoration virtually complete (see main photo and second additional one below); likely to move to Toddington soon to allow for changes to Winchcombe sidings. By 05/22: partially sheeted - see last additional photo below.
Inspected by	Kevin Stroud
Date of Inspection	10/04/2005
Photo by	Andy Bryne
Photo Date	26/05/2018
At Risk	No
Date Record Last Updated	18/06/2022

Rob Davidson 15/09/2016: earlier view

Andy Bryne 26/05/2018: later view - see Notes above

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