GWR 276 Hawksworth Gangwayed Full Brake built 1945

GWR 276 Hawksworth Gangwayed Full Brake built 1945

GWR 276 Hawksworth Gangwayed Full Brake built 1945
GWR 276 Hawksworth Gangwayed Full Brake built 1945

 

Present Location South Devon Railway
County Location Devon
Designed For GWR
Build Location Swindon
Diagram number K42
Lot number 1665
Type BG
First Number 276
Later Numbers ADB975640
Present Number 276
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes To Deptl use in Old Oak Common breakdown train 1975. P 1991 by DVRA members, initially as store/shop at Littlehempston. Extensively restored/interior completely rebuilt: now reserve Brake for service trains.
Owner South Devon Railway Trust
External Structural Condition Satisfactory
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Good
Internal Finish Good
Degree of External Originality Much replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Much 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 Very Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Few
Historical Importance Some Importance
Storage Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 30/08/2008
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 01/06/2004
Photo by Richard Elliot
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 06/11/2022


 

 










 



 

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