GWR 2135 'Bloater A' Fish Van built 1919

GWR 2135 'Bloater A' Fish Van built 1919

GWR 2135 'Bloater A' Fish Van built 1919
GWR 2135 'Bloater A' Fish Van built 1919

 

Present Location Llanelli and Mynydd Mawr
County Location Carmarthenshire
Designed For GWR
Build Location Swindon
Diagram number S8
Lot number 1259
Type FVY
First Number 2135
Later Numbers DW150295 71
Present Number 71
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4 wheel
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes 'Bloater A' P 1993? ex Swansea Docks tool and mess van. At Vale of Neath's Tonna operating base till 1994. Then to Gwili. Then to Llanelli and Mynydd Mawr Railway at Cynheidre (6 miles N of Llanelli). Is certainly the original underframe. In GWR Brown, with "71" on side (as if GWR Tool Van).
Owner Vale of Neath Railway Society
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Good
Internal Finish Not Applicable
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 Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Several
Historical Importance no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 23/09/2003
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 25/08/2003
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 02/11/2021


 

 










 



 

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