GWR 2115 Four-wheel Fish Van Built 1919

GWR 2115 Four-wheel Fish Van Built 1919

Present Location Quainton
County Location Buckinghamshire
Designed For GWR
Build Location Swindon
Built By GWR
Diagram Number S9
Lot Number 1259
Type FVY
First Number 2115
Later Numbers W2115W
Present Number DW150111
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4 wheel
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies Yes
Additional Notes Bloater fish van. Converted to Pooley Staff & Tool Van 1956 and based at Parkeston Quay until withdrawal in 1988. Sold for scrap to Booth Rotheram 05/88 but re-sold for preservation at Quainton. Now in use as sleeping accommodation.
Owner Private
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Condition Good
Internal Finish Good
Degree of External Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of Internal Originality Conversion/rebuild/reproduction
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Poor
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Few
Importance Of some Importance
Storage Secure Open
Operational Yes
Date Inspected 16/10/2002
Inspected By Jackie Cope
Date of Image 06/05/2018
Photo Taken By Steve West
At Risk No
Scrapped No
Record Last Updated 21/10/2026

Steve West 20/07/2014: earlier view

     








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