| Present Location |
South Devon Railway |
| County Location |
Devon |
| Designed For |
GWR |
| Build Location |
Swindon |
| Diagram Number |
G3 |
| Lot Number |
745 |
| Type |
BFO |
| First Number |
249 |
| Later Numbers |
8249, 9045, 80978 |
| Present Number |
249 |
| Gauge |
4ft 8 1/2in |
| Wheel Arrangement |
4-w bogies |
| Original Underframe |
Yes |
| Original Bogies |
Yes |
| Additional Notes |
Family Saloon, converted to GWR Directors' Saloon pre-1907. Rebuilt as DE's Saloon (Plymouth District) in 1940. W 1963, P privately 1965, resold 1992. Used in Queen Victoria's Royal Train 1897?? Original etched glass in clerestory. New (non authentic) seating. Newer photo (02/13) photo below. |
| Owner |
Private |
| External Structural Condition |
Satisfactory |
| Internal Structural Condition |
Satisfactory |
| Underframe Condition |
Good |
| External Condition |
Satisfactory |
| Internal Finish |
Satisfactory |
| Degree of External Originality |
As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
| Degree of Internal Originality |
Some replaced/reproduced material |
| Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality |
As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
| Degree of External Authenticity |
Good |
| Degree of Internal Authenticity |
Poor |
| Degree of Underframe Authenticity |
Good |
| Rarity |
Unique |
| Importance |
Of some Importance |
| Storage |
Under Cover |
| Operational |
Yes |
| 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 |
