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

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

GWR 2740 'Bloater' Fish Van (underframe only) built 1926
GWR 2740 'Bloater' Fish Van (underframe 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 None
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement Underframe only
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes 'Bloater', some time Pooley Weighing Machine Workshop. P 1990. Frame carries body of GNR BY 836 - extant on same site and recorded separately (qv).
Owner Tanfield Railway Co Ltd
External Structural Condition Not Applicable
Internal Structural Condition Not Applicable
Underframe Condition Satisfactory
External Finish Not Applicable
Internal Finish Not Applicable
Degree of External Originality Not Applicable
Degree of Internal Originality Not Applicable
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of External Authenticity Not Applicable
Degree of Internal Authenticity Not Applicable
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Fair
Rarity Unique
Historical Importance no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Secure Open
Operating No
Survey Date 27/08/2005
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 07/08/2022
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 04/10/2022


 

 










 



 

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