| Present Location |
UNKNOWN |
| Designed For |
GWR |
| Build Location |
Swindon |
| Diagram Number |
G31 |
| Lot Number |
804 |
| Type |
BFO |
| First Number |
231 |
| Later Numbers |
9035, 80971 |
| Gauge |
4ft 8 1/2in |
| Wheel Arrangement |
4-w bogies |
| Original Underframe |
Yes |
| Original Bogies |
Yes |
| Additional Notes |
Newport Division Engineer's Saloon (hence 'Newport Saloon'). P 1967. South Devon till sold 1993, again 2002. Reupholstered in past (by SDR?) in deep-buttoned red plush. Has however deteriorated over many years in open storage. Main framing is essentially sound and restoration has begun. However, by 08/11 stored following death of private owner. Advertised as for sale 01/12. Reported 04/14 as sold to a private owner, with intention to be restored off-site: understood this will include constructing a new body. Sheeted by 05/14. However a (presumed) change of plan saw body rebuild starting on site 03/15, not helped by repeated wind damage to the protective tarpaulin - this is an exposed site! Reported as leaving Pontypool and Blaenavon for restoration at a private site in South Wales. |
| Owner |
Private |
| External Structural Condition |
Poor but Substantially Complete |
| Internal Structural Condition |
Derelict/Not Present |
| Underframe Condition |
Good |
| External Condition |
Poor and Incomplete |
| Internal Finish |
Derelict/Not Present |
| Degree of External Originality |
Some replaced/reproduced material |
| Degree of Internal Originality |
Derelict/Not Present |
| Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality |
As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
| Degree of External Authenticity |
Fair |
| Degree of Internal Authenticity |
Fair |
| Degree of Underframe Authenticity |
Good |
| Rarity |
Unique |
| Importance |
Of some Importance |
| Storage |
Secure Open |
| Operational |
No |
| Date Inspected |
28/08/2014 |
| Inspected By |
Adam Gane |
| Date of Image |
05/09/2015 |
| Photo Taken By |
Steve West |
| At Risk |
No |
| Scrapped |
No |
| Record Last Updated |
21/07/2025 |
