Present Location | Didcot |
County Location | Oxfordshire |
Designed For | GWR |
Build Location | Swindon |
Built by | BR |
Diagram number | K45 |
Lot number | 1740 |
Type | BG |
First Number | 316 |
Present Number | 316 |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | P 1978. Carriage connections missing (BR, in later career). Static catering on NVR. To GWS, to Didcot 08/98 after asbestos removal. Guard's brake setter removed. Following a period when run with 814 for TPO demonstrations has now been withdrawn from service and is used as a volunteer facility. |
Owner | Great Western Preservations Ltd |
External Structural Condition | Good |
Internal Structural Condition | Good |
Underframe Condition | Good |
External Finish | Fair |
Degree of External Originality | As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
Degree of Internal Originality | Not Applicable |
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality | As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
Degree of External Authenticity | Very Good |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | Not Applicable |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Fair |
Rarity | Few |
Historical Importance | Some Interest |
Storage | Secure Open |
Operating | No |
Survey Date | 20/08/2004 |
Surveyor | Kevin Stroud |
Photo Date | 31/10/2015 |
Photo by | Steve West |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 11/04/2016 |