GWR 6515 Collett Corridor Brake Composite Built 1926

GWR 6515 Collett Corridor Brake Composite Built 1926

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

Kevin Stroud 30/08/2008:earlier condition and livery - other side

     








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