GWR 228 Hawksworth Autotrailer Third built 1951

GWR 228 Hawksworth Autotrailer Third built 1951

GWR 228 Hawksworth Autotrailer Third built 1951
GWR 228 Hawksworth Autotrailer Third built 1951

 

Present Location Barrow Hill
County Location Derbyshire
Designed For GWR
Build Location Swindon
Built by BR
Diagram number A38
Lot number 1736
Type Autotrailer
First Number 228
Present Number W228W
Current Livery BR Maroon
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes P pre 1972 by DVR: corridor connection and end windows provided - has since been returned to original condition. From South Devon Railway to Gwili by 09/04. Back to South Devon by 03/05. By 08/08: repainted into BR crimson lake and cream livery. GWR Fittings. 08/23: moved from South Devon Railway to Rampart Engineering, Barrow Hill for overhaul - livery currently BR maroon.
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 Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Few
Historical Importance Some Importance
Storage Secure Open
Operating No
Survey Date 30/08/2008
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 30/08/2008
Photo by Kevin Stroud
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 30/10/2023


 

 














 

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