Present Location |
West Somerset Railway |
County Location |
Somerset |
Designed For |
GWR |
Build Location |
Swindon |
Diagram Number |
E88 |
Lot Number |
1171 |
Type |
CK |
First Number |
7740 |
Later Numbers |
DW317 |
Gauge |
4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement |
4-w bogies |
Original Underframe |
Yes |
Original Bogies |
Yes |
Additional Notes |
Converted to Mess & Tool Van DW317 in 1955. P 1977 by WSRA member: accommodation vehicle; now Staff Training coach. Was at Minehead station for many years before turntable installed. Currently at Dunster West, awaiting restoration. 09/24 Moved to Washford for restoration. |
Owner |
Private |
External Structural Condition |
Satisfactory |
Internal Structural Condition |
Satisfactory |
Underframe Condition |
Satisfactory |
External Condition |
Fair |
Internal Finish |
Fair |
Degree of External Originality |
Some replaced/reproduced material |
Degree of Internal Originality |
Some replaced/reproduced material |
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality |
As left Departmental service |
Degree of External Authenticity |
Fair |
Degree of Internal Authenticity |
Fair |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity |
Fair |
Rarity |
Unique |
Importance |
Of some Importance |
Storage |
Open |
Operational |
No |
Date Inspected |
30/03/2010 |
Inspected By |
Kevin Stroud |
Date of Image |
12/08/2013 |
Photo Taken By |
Steve West |
At Risk |
No |
Scrapped |
No |
Record Last Updated |
26/09/2024 |