GWR 1257 'Siphon G' bogie gangwayed milk van built 1927

GWR 1257 'Siphon G' bogie gangwayed milk van built 1927

GWR 1257 'Siphon G' bogie gangwayed milk van built 1927
GWR 1257 'Siphon G' bogie gangwayed milk van built 1927

 

Present Location Severn Valley
County Location Worcestershire
Designed For GWR
Built by Metro Cammell
Diagram number O11
Lot number 1378
Type PMVG
First Number 1257
Later Numbers IU.079060
Present Number 1257
Current Livery GWR brown
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes GW(SVR)A give date as 1924. Used as mobile store for Thomas materials and Santa duties. 10/07: external refurbishment completed, including new roof canvas and repainting.
Owner Great Western (SVR) Association
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 Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Few
Historical Importance Some Importance
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 25/08/2007
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 03/09/2022
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 12/07/2024

Gareth Price 03/03/2010: earlier view
Gareth Price 03/03/2010: earlier view


 

 










 





 

 

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