GWR 225 Hawksworth Autotrailer Third built 1951

GWR 225 Hawksworth Autotrailer Third built 1951

GWR 225 Hawksworth Autotrailer Third built 1951
GWR 225 Hawksworth Autotrailer Third built 1951

 

Present Location South Devon Railway
County Location Devon
Designed For GWR
Build Location Swindon
Built by BR
Diagram number A38
Lot number 1736
Type Autotrailer
First Number 225
Later Numbers W225
Present Number W225W
Current Livery BR Crimson Lake and Cream
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes P pre 1972. On Paington & Dartmouth (where seats re-covered with non-authentic rexine) till 1996. To Chinnor by 8/04, then back to South Devon by 7/05. By 08/08 repainted into BR crimson lake and cream livery. GWR fittings.
Owner South Devon Railway Trust
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Good
Internal Finish 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 Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Few
Historical Importance Some Importance
Storage Secure Open
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

Phot by Steve West 16/08/2013
Phot by Steve West 16/08/2013


 

 
















 

 

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