Present Location | Swindon & Cricklade Railway |
County Location | Swindon |
Designed For | GWR |
Build Location | Swindon |
Diagram number | E83 |
Lot number | 1138 |
Type | BCK |
First Number | 7545 |
Later Numbers | KDW7545 079076 |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | P 1981. Sold privately 8/01, then needing extensive work. By 7/05 undergoing full restoration at Hayes Knoll Workshop. Joined 03/06 by 3898 for restoration by same team. Additional photos below show progress of restoration from 2001 condition onwards. 05/19: internal work is now in progress on compartments - see first additional photo. |
External Structural Condition | Poor but Substantially Complete |
Internal Structural Condition | Poor and Incomplete |
Underframe Condition | Fair |
External Finish | Poor and Incomplete |
Degree of External Originality | As left Departmental service |
Degree of Internal Originality | As left Departmental service |
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality | As left Departmental service |
Degree of External Authenticity | Good |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | Poor |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Good |
Rarity | Few |
Historical Importance | Very Important |
Storage | Secure Building |
Operating | No |
Survey Date | 13/03/1999 |
Surveyor | David Wigley |
Photo Date | 18/05/2019 |
Photo by | Bradley Wurth |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 09/03/2024 |