GWR 2740 'Bloater' Fish Van (underframe only) Built 1926

GWR 2740 'Bloater' Fish Van (underframe only) Built 1926

Present Location Tanfield Railway
County Location Gateshead
Designed For GWR
Build Location Swindon
Diagram Number S11
Lot Number 1381
Type FVY
First Number 2740
Later Numbers W2740W, DW150352
Present Number None
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement Underframe only
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies Yes
Additional Notes 'Bloater', some time Pooley Weighing Machine Workshop. P 1990. Frame carries body of GNR BY 836 - extant on same site and recorded separately (qv).
Owner Tanfield Railway Co Ltd
External Structural Condition Not Applicable
Internal Structural Condition Not Applicable
Underframe Condition Satisfactory
Internal Finish Not Applicable
Degree of External Originality Not Applicable
Degree of Internal Originality Not Applicable
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of External Authenticity Not Applicable
Degree of Internal Authenticity Not Applicable
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Fair
Rarity Unique
Importance No Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Secure Open
Operational No
Date Inspected 02/05/2026
Inspected By Andrew Jenkins
Date of Image 02/05/2026
Photo Taken By Andrew Jenkins
At Risk No
Scrapped No
Record Last Updated 19/06/2026

     








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