Present Location | West Somerset Railway |
County Location | Somerset |
Designed For | GWR |
Build Location | Swindon |
Diagram number | E88 |
Lot number | 1171 |
Type | CK |
First Number | 7740 |
Later Numbers | DW317 |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | Converted to Mess & Tool Van DW317 in 1955. P 1977 by WSRA member: accommodation vehicle; now Staff Training coach. Was at Minehead station for many years before turntable installed. Currently at Dunster West, awaiting restoration. 09/24 Moved to Washford for restoration. |
Owner | Private |
External Structural Condition | Satisfactory |
Internal Structural Condition | Satisfactory |
Underframe Condition | Satisfactory |
External Finish | Fair |
Internal Finish | Fair |
Degree of External Originality | Some replaced/reproduced material |
Degree of Internal Originality | Some replaced/reproduced material |
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality | As left Departmental service |
Degree of External Authenticity | Fair |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | Fair |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Fair |
Rarity | Unique |
Historical Importance | Some Importance |
Storage | Open |
Operating | No |
Survey Date | 30/03/2010 |
Surveyor | Kevin Stroud |
Photo Date | 12/08/2013 |
Photo by | Steve West |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 26/09/2024 |