GWR 9103 Collett Nondescript Brake Saloon Built 1929

GWR 9103 Collett Nondescript Brake Saloon Built 1929

Present Location Severn Valley
County Location Worcestershire
Designed For GWR
Build Location Swindon
Diagram Number G58
Lot Number 1400
Type BTO
First Number 9103
Later Numbers 079124
Present Number None
Livery GWR chocolate and cream
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies Yes
Additional Notes P 1972. Last survivor of ten built. Was part of the Westward Television Train. Two saloons, one compartment, brake. By 11/07 nearing end of extensive restoration: green oxide undercoat, under tarpaulins at Bewdley Yard. By 08/13 restoration complete and coach ready for service. 10/13 - at Kidderminster as special service vehicle. Overall winner, Heritage Railway Association Carriage Competition 2015.
Owner Severn Valley Railway Association
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Very Good
External Condition Very Good
Internal Finish Very Good
Degree of External Originality Much replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Much replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of External Authenticity Fair
Degree of Internal Authenticity Fair
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Fair
Rarity Unique
Importance Of some Importance
Storage Under Cover
Operational Yes
Date Inspected 25/08/2006
Inspected By Kevin Stroud
Date of Image 03/08/2025
Photo Taken By Steve West
At Risk No
Scrapped No
Record Last Updated 27/03/2026


Mick Haynes 01/08/2013: earlier view of other side

     








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