GWR 2887 'Fruit D' Van Built 1939

GWR 2887 'Fruit D' Van Built 1939

Present Location Gwendraeth Valley Railway
County Location Carmarthenshire
Designed For GWR
Build Location Swindon
Diagram Number Y11
Lot Number 1649
Type PMVY
First Number 2887
Later Numbers DW150351
Present Number None
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4 wheel
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies Yes
Additional Notes ex 'Fruit D'. Converted to Pooley Van P 1989 at Swindon, then at Swindon & Cricklade until 1992. Fired by vandals; but Fire Brigade quick to attend, so no major damage - part of roof replaced. To Amman Valley Railway, Glanammon 07/2009 but on demise of that group to Gwili by 11/09. Moved to Gwendraeth Valley Railway, Kidwelly 12/25.
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Condition Poor but Substantially Complete
Internal Finish Poor but Substantially Complete
Degree of External Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of External Authenticity Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Many
Importance Some Interest
Storage Open
Operational No
Date Inspected 18/02/2013
Inspected By Rob James
Date of Image 01/06/2004
Photo Taken By Byron Chamberlain
At Risk No
Scrapped No
Record Last Updated 01/02/2026

     








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