GWR 174 Autotrailer Third built 1930

GWR 174 Autotrailer Third built 1930

GWR 174 Autotrailer Third built 1930
GWR 174 Autotrailer Third built 1930

 

Present Location Pontypool Blaenavon
County Location Torfaen
Designed For GWR
Build Location Swindon
Built by GWR
Diagram number A28
Lot number 1410
Type Autotrailer
First Number 174
Later Numbers DW150313
Present Number 174
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes W 1961, then used as office for Traffic Manager. P Wallingord 1983, where deteriorated rapidly - also fire in centre section, which damaged roof frame. Sold to private owner and to Llangollen 2001. Major rebuild started 2006 - now in Pentrefelin Shed. Restoration progress by 05/18 is shown in additional photos below. By 12/22: moved to Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway.
External Structural Condition Poor and Incomplete
Internal Structural Condition Derelict/Not Present
Underframe Condition Poor but Substantially Complete
External Finish Poor and Incomplete
Internal Finish Derelict/Not Present
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 Fair
Degree of Internal Authenticity None
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Fair
Rarity Few
Historical Importance Some Importance
Operating No
Survey Date 11/10/2003
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 01/05/2009
Photo by John Rutter
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 23/01/2023

Steve West 18/05/2018: view of one end
Steve West 18/05/2018: view of one end

Steve West 18/05/2018: view of other end
Steve West 18/05/2018: view of other end


 

 

















 

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