GWR 2740 'Bloater' Fish Van (body only) built 1926

GWR 2740 'Bloater' Fish Van (body only) built 1926

GWR 2740 'Bloater' Fish Van (body only) built 1926
GWR 2740 'Bloater' Fish Van (body only) built 1926

 

Present Location Tanfield Railway
County Location Tyne & Wear
Designed For GWR
Build Location Swindon
Diagram number S11
Lot number 1381
Type FVY
First Number 2740
Later Numbers W2740W DW150352
Present Number DW150352
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement Body only
Original Underframe No
Original Bogies/Wheelsets No
Additional Notes 'Bloater', some time Pooley Weighing Machine Workshop. Also thought to have been a Tool Van. P 1990; body grounded beside loco works. Underframe (qv) carries GNR BY 836 (qv). 08/22: confirmed still in situ - see additional photo below.
Owner Tanfield Railway Co Ltd
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Not Applicable
External Finish Good
Internal Finish Fair
Degree of External Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of Internal Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Not Applicable
Degree of External Authenticity Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Not Applicable
Rarity Unique
Historical Importance no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Secure Open
Operating No
Survey Date 27/08/2005
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 04/05/2014
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 04/10/2022

Steve West 07/08/2022: later condition
Steve West 07/08/2022: later condition


 

 

















 

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