| Present Location | South Devon Railway |
| County Location | Devon |
| Designed For | GWR |
| Build Location | Swindon |
| Diagram number | G3 |
| Lot number | 745 |
| Type | BFO |
| First Number | 249 |
| Later Numbers | 8249, 9045, 80978 |
| Present Number | 249 |
| Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
| Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
| Original Underframe | Yes |
| Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
| Additional Notes | Family Saloon, converted to GWR Directors' Saloon pre-1907. Rebuilt as DE's Saloon (Plymouth District) in 1940. W 1963, P privately 1965, resold 1992. Used in Queen Victoria's Royal Train 1897?? Original etched glass in clerestory. New (non authentic) seating. Newer photo (02/13) photo below. |
| Owner | Private |
| External Structural Condition | Satisfactory |
| Internal Structural Condition | Satisfactory |
| Underframe Condition | Good |
| External Finish | Satisfactory |
| Internal Finish | Satisfactory |
| 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 | Good |
| Degree of Internal Authenticity | Poor |
| Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Good |
| Rarity | Unique |
| Historical Importance | Some Importance |
| Storage | Under Cover |
| Operating | Yes |
| Survey Date | 30/08/2008 |
| Surveyor | Kevin Stroud |
| Photo Date | 07/06/2003 |
| At Risk | No |
| Date Record Last Updated | 22/12/2022 |
