Present Location | Bodmin & Wenford Railway |
County Location | Cornwall |
Designed For | GWR |
Build Location | Swindon |
Built by | BR |
Diagram number | A38 |
Lot number | 1736 |
Type | Autotrailer |
First Number | 232 |
Later Numbers | CLAIRE, W232 |
Present Number | 232 |
Current Livery | GWR chocolate and cream |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | P pre 1972 Paignton & Dartmouth. Driving end gutted, steps removed. Fitted with loose chairs, public address, battery charger, lpg generator. Brown and cream livery. Connection at one end: "Directors Inspection Saloon". To Bodmin by 5/08. Restoration completed in 2011 - in BR maroon livery. By 09/21: livery changed from BR maroon to GWR chocolate and cream. |
Owner | Not known |
External Structural Condition | Very Good |
Internal Structural Condition | Very Good |
Underframe Condition | Very Good |
External Finish | Very Good |
Internal Finish | Very Good |
Degree of External Originality | Some replaced/reproduced material |
Degree of Internal Originality | Conversion/rebuild/reproduction |
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality | Some replaced/reproduced material |
Degree of External Authenticity | Good |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | Fair |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Good |
Rarity | Few |
Historical Importance | Some Interest |
Storage | Secure Open |
Operating | Yes |
Survey Date | 09/06/2008 |
Surveyor | David Wigley |
Photo Date | 09/09/2021 |
Photo by | Robert Davidson |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 04/05/2024 |