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 |