GWR 79240 Goods Van Built 1904
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| GWR 79240 Goods Van Built 1904 |
| Present Location |
Telford Steam Railway |
| County Location |
Telford & Wrekin |
| Designed For |
GWR |
| Build Location |
Swindon |
| Built By |
GWR |
| General Type |
4w Ventilated Van |
| Specific Type |
Mink A |
| First Number |
79240 |
| Later Numbers |
964559 |
| Present Number |
79240 |
| Commodity |
Goods |
| Owner |
Telford (Horsehay) Steam Trust |
| Diagram Number |
V4 |
| Lot Number |
476 |
| Status |
Restored |
| Condition |
Good |
| Capacity (tons) |
10 |
| Operating |
Yes |
| Stored |
In the open |
| Number of Wheels |
4 |
| Gauge |
4ft 8 1/2in |
| Wheelbase |
9 ft |
| Rarity |
Unique |
| Additional Notes |
Originally built as Non-Ventilated - ends rebuilt 1923. Ex. Coton Hill |
| Inspected By |
Andrew Jenkins |
| Date Inspected |
22/08/2025 |
| Main Photo Taken By |
Andrew Jenkins |
| Date of Image |
22/08/2025 |
| Record Last Updated |
05/10/2025 |
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