GWR 3429 BR-built GWR 'Fruit D' Van built 1950

GWR 3429 BR-built GWR 'Fruit D' Van built 1950

GWR 3429 BR-built GWR 'Fruit D' Van built 1950
GWR 3429 BR-built GWR 'Fruit D' Van built 1950

 

Present Location Severn Valley
County Location Worcestershire
Designed For GWR
Build Location Swindon
Built by BR
Diagram number Y14
Lot number 1723
Type PMVY
First Number 3429
Present Number 3429
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4 wheel
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes "Fruit D". P 1973. Currently stationary at Highley Station for stores use. Repainted 1997. Partly sheeted by 8/06. Plated number carried on underframe. Was wrongly reported as being numbered 134290 (that is a Fruit A - see Wagon Survey database)
Owner Highley Station Fund
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Good
Internal Finish Satisfactory
Degree of External Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Many
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Secure Open
Operating No
Survey Date 25/08/2006
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 03/09/2022
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 30/12/2022


 

 














 

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