GWR 56096 Goods Brake Van built 1895

Present Location	Conwy Valley
County Location	Conwy
Designed For	GWR
Built by	GWR
Where built	Swindon
General type	4w Brake Van
Specific type	Toad
First Number	56096
Present Number	56096
Other numbers	DS 14610
TOPS code	CAO
Owner	Conwy Valley Railway Museum
Diagram number	AA3
Lot number	38
Status	Awaiting restoration
Capacity (tons)	16
Operating	No
Stored	In the open
Number of Wheels	4
Gauge	4ft 8 1/2in
Wheelbase	13 ft
Rarity	Several
Notes	Converted in 1945 (lot 1515) to an Engineers Fitters Van and was equipped with bunks, stove and washing facilities. It was in poor condition when bought from Fazakerley, Liverpool in 1971, the bodywork has been completely renovated. It was originally painted grey but is now green and is now in use as the Museum office.
Inspected by	Charles Best
Date of Inspection	04/07/2011
Photo by	Mike Haddon
Photo Date	14/05/2011
Date Record Last Updated	02/10/2024

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