| 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 |
