GWR 3403 BR-built GWR 'Fruit D' Van Built 1950

GWR 3403 BR-built GWR 'Fruit D' Van Built 1950

Present Location St Austell
County Location Cornwall
Designed For GWR
Build Location Swindon
Built By BR
Diagram Number Y14
Lot Number 1723
Type PMVY
First Number 3403
Later Numbers DB975211
Present Number 92040 (fictitious)
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4 wheel
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies Yes
Additional Notes 'Fruit D'. P post 1976 at Caerphilly: to Gwili by 06/99. Reported 07/06 as now numbered 92040 reason/logic for this not known! By 03/14 to Lower Ruddle Wharf, Bojea, Trethowel, St Austell, Cornwall. With 92004 and 1025 (also at this site) intention is to convert to holiday accommodation. Private property with NO public access.
Grid Reference SX 009544
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Not Applicable
Underframe Condition Good
External Condition Very Good
Internal Finish Not Applicable
Degree of External Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of Internal Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Many
Importance Of some Importance
Storage Open
Operational No
Date Inspected 22/02/2010
Inspected By Charles Best
Date of Image 22/08/2025
Photo Taken By Allan Jenkins
At Risk No
Scrapped No
Record Last Updated 04/03/2026

     








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