GWR 2790 Siphon G bogie gangwayed milk van (underframe only) built 1936

GWR 2790 Siphon G bogie gangwayed milk van (underframe only) built 1936

GWR 2790 Siphon G bogie gangwayed milk van (underframe only) built 1936
GWR 2790 Siphon G bogie gangwayed milk van (underframe only) built 1936

 

Present Location Dean Forest Railway
County Location Gloucestershire
Designed For GWR
Build Location Swindon
Diagram number O33
Lot number 1578
Type PMVG
First Number 2790
Later Numbers 3303, 2790, TDW150027
Present Number W2790W
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional 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).
Owner Dean Forest Railway Company
External Structural Condition Not Applicable
Internal Structural Condition Not Applicable
Underframe Condition Fair
External Finish Not Applicable
Internal Finish Not Applicable
Degree of External Originality Not Applicable
Degree of Internal Originality Not Applicable
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 Very Good
Rarity Several
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Secure Open
Operating No
Survey Date 17/06/1999
Surveyor Jackie Cope
Photo Date 01/05/2021
Photo by Andrew Jenkins
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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