GWR 2775 'Siphon G' bogie gangwayed milk van Built 1936

GWR 2775 'Siphon G' bogie gangwayed milk van Built 1936

Present Location NRM Shildon
County Location Durham
Designed For GWR
Build Location Swindon
Diagram Number O33
Lot Number 1578
Type PMVG
First Number 2775
Later Numbers 4509, 2775, DW150028
Present Number None
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies Yes
Additional Notes Accession number 1988-7010. 'Siphon G'. Converted 1939 for CasEvac Train, and to Ambulance Train 45 in 1944. Generator Van for 1st WR Control Train in 1957. P 1980. When seen 10/13 was in process of being repainted externally into maroon livery.
Owner National Railway Museum
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Condition Poor but Substantially Complete
Internal Finish Poor but Substantially Complete
Degree of External Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of Internal Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of External Authenticity Fair
Degree of Internal Authenticity Fair
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Several
Importance Some Interest
Storage Secure Building
Operational No
Date Inspected 19/02/2010
Inspected By Kevin Stroud
Date of Image 02/09/2015
Photo Taken By Steve West
At Risk No
Scrapped No
Record Last Updated 12/07/2026

     








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