GWR 7740 Corridor Composite Built 1911

GWR 7740 Corridor Composite Built 1911

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

     








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