GWR 9111 Collett Ocean Saloon 'King George' built 1931

GWR 9111 Collett Ocean Saloon 'King George' built 1931

GWR 9111 Collett Ocean Saloon 'King George' built 1931
GWR 9111 Collett Ocean Saloon 'King George' built 1931

 

Present Location South Devon Railway
County Location Devon
Designed For GWR
Build Location Swindon
Diagram number G60
Lot number 1471
Type RFO
First Number 9111
Later Numbers KING GEORGE
Present Number 9111 KING GEORGE
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes P. 1965(or shortly after) by DVR Association, upon its initial formation. Generally only used for private charters. 2004 returned to DC (Battery & dynamo) working. Consists of one large, one small saloon. with first class seating throughout.
Owner South Devon Railway Association
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Very Good
External Finish Very Good
Internal Finish Very Good
Degree of External Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
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 Very Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Few
Historical Importance Some Importance
Storage Under Cover
Operating Yes
Survey Date 30/08/2008
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 30/08/2008
Photo by Kevin Stroud
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 22/12/2022


 

 










 



 

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