GWR 38 Autotrailer Third Built 1906

GWR 38 Autotrailer Third Built 1906

Present Location Telford Steam Railway
County Location Telford & Wrekin
Designed For GWR
Build Location Swindon
Diagram Number N
Lot Number 1126
Type Autotrailer
First Number 38
Later Numbers 079022 W38W
Present Number W38W
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies Yes
Additional Notes P 72. Ashchurch till 1975, then Butterley; Telford 7/77. Seating fitted 1987. No evidence of corridor connection or driving control equipment. Internally gutted to attend to damage following roof leak, now repaired. Interior being refurbished. All Maroon.
Owner Telford (Horsehay) Steam Trust
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Satisfactory
External Condition Poor but Substantially Complete
Internal Finish Not Applicable
Degree of External Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of External Authenticity Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Unique
Importance Some Interest
Storage Secure Open
Operational No
Date Inspected 22/08/2025
Inspected By Andrew Jenkins
Date of Image 22/08/2025
Photo Taken By Andrew Jenkins
At Risk No
Scrapped No
Record Last Updated 05/10/2025

Steve West 20/05/2018: view of other end

Steve West 20/05/2018: other side - damage to centre, collapsed roof

Byron Chamberlain 18/05/2007: earlier view

     








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