Present Location | Pontypool Blaenavon |
County Location | Torfaen |
Designed For | GWR |
Build Location | Swindon |
Diagram number | Q1 |
Lot number | 1170 |
Type | SPEC |
First Number | 6479 |
Later Numbers | 80977 |
Present Number | W80977W |
Current Livery | BR Crimson Lake and Cream |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | Gloucester District Engineer's Saloon built using u/f ex Manchester & Milford Railway Composite No. 14 (listed as No. 149 some sources) built Ashbury 1895, becoming GWR No. 7900 in 1906 and withdrawn 1908. P pre 1972, at S Devon till 1993. By 02/11 in Shed for "solebar up" rebuild - body frame reported as good but exterior woodwork very poor. Renovated and back into service by 09/13. For use with GER 63 on "Vintage Train" duties. By 09/22: repainted into BR crimson lake and cream livery. |
Owner | Private |
External Structural Condition | Very Good |
Internal Structural Condition | Very Good |
Underframe Condition | Very Good |
External Finish | Very Good |
Internal Finish | Good |
Degree of External Originality | Some replaced/reproduced material |
Degree of Internal Originality | Much replaced/reproduced material |
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality | As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
Degree of External Authenticity | Good |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | Fair |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Good |
Rarity | Unique |
Historical Importance | Very Important |
Storage | Secure Open |
Operating | Yes |
Survey Date | 25/07/1999 |
Surveyor | Michael Cope |
Photo Date | 09/09/2022 |
Photo by | Robert Davidson |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 18/11/2022 |