Present Location |
South Devon Railway |
County Location |
Devon |
Designed For |
GWR |
Build Location |
Swindon |
Diagram Number |
E128 |
Lot Number |
1350 |
Type |
BCK |
First Number |
6515 |
Later Numbers |
DW150270 |
Present Number |
W6515W |
Livery |
BR Crimson Lake and Cream |
Gauge |
4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement |
4-w bogies |
Original Underframe |
Yes |
Original Bogies |
Yes |
Additional Notes |
P 1976: at Tyseley until 1995. Much rebuilt; no brake facilities in present form. Now open seating for 47 plus up to 8 wheelchairs plus baggage area. Interior - all new: exterior - 95% as built. BR luggage racks, modern lighting. Genuine GW (open) seats. So, whilst built as a Corridor Brake Composite is now a wheelchair-friendly Open Third. |
Owner |
South Devon Railway Trust |
External Structural Condition |
Good |
Internal Structural Condition |
Good |
Underframe Condition |
Good |
External Condition |
Fair |
Internal Finish |
Fair |
Degree of External Originality |
As left Departmental service |
Degree of Internal Originality |
Much replaced/reproduced material |
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality |
As left Departmental service |
Degree of External Authenticity |
Good |
Degree of Internal Authenticity |
None |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity |
Good |
Rarity |
Few |
Importance |
Of some Importance |
Storage |
Secure Open |
Date Inspected |
30/08/2008 |
Inspected By |
Kevin Stroud |
Date of Image |
01/12/2024 |
Photo Taken By |
Peter Wreford |
At Risk |
No |
Scrapped |
No |
Record Last Updated |
11/04/2025 |