GWR 316 Hawksworth Full Brake built 1950

GWR 316 Hawksworth Full Brake built 1950

GWR 316 Hawksworth Full Brake built 1950
GWR 316 Hawksworth Full Brake built 1950

 

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 Following a period when run with 814 for TPO demonstrations has now been withdrawn from service and is used as a volunteer facility.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


 

 














 

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