Present Location | Gloucs Warks |
County Location | Gloucestershire |
Designed For | GWR |
Build Location | Swindon |
Diagram number | O59 |
Lot number | 1664 |
Type | PMVG |
First Number | 2983 |
Later Numbers | US6908 DB975783 |
Present Number | 2983 |
Current Livery | GWR brown |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional 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. |
Owner | Cotswold Steam Preservation |
External Structural Condition | Satisfactory |
Internal Structural Condition | Satisfactory |
Underframe Condition | Good |
External Finish | Poor but Substantially Complete |
Internal Finish | Poor but Substantially Complete |
Degree of External Originality | As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
Degree of Internal Originality | As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality | As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
Degree of External Authenticity | Very Good |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | Very Good |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Very Good |
Rarity | Few |
Historical Importance | Some Interest |
Storage | Secure Open |
Operating | Yes |
Survey Date | 10/04/2005 |
Surveyor | Kevin Stroud |
Photo Date | 26/05/2018 |
Photo by | Andy Bryne |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 18/06/2022 |