| Present Location |
Bodmin & Wenford Railway |
| County Location |
Cornwall |
| Designed For |
GWR |
| Build Location |
Swindon |
| Built By |
BR |
| Diagram Number |
A38 |
| Lot Number |
1736 |
| Type |
Autotrailer |
| First Number |
232 |
| Later Numbers |
CLAIRE, W232 |
| Present Number |
232 |
| Livery |
GWR chocolate and cream |
| Gauge |
4ft 8 1/2in |
| Wheel Arrangement |
4-w bogies |
| Original Underframe |
Yes |
| Original Bogies |
Yes |
| Additional Notes |
P pre 1972 Paignton & Dartmouth. Driving end gutted, steps removed. Fitted with loose chairs, public address, battery charger, lpg generator. Brown and cream livery. Connection at one end: 'Directors Inspection Saloon'. To Bodmin by 5/08. Restoration completed in 2011 - in BR maroon livery. By 09/21: livery changed from BR maroon to GWR chocolate and cream. |
| Owner |
Not known |
| 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 |
Some replaced/reproduced material |
| Degree of Internal Originality |
Conversion/rebuild/reproduction |
| Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality |
Some replaced/reproduced material |
| Degree of External Authenticity |
Good |
| Degree of Internal Authenticity |
Fair |
| Degree of Underframe Authenticity |
Good |
| Rarity |
Few |
| Importance |
Some Interest |
| Storage |
Secure Open |
| Operational |
Yes |
| Date Inspected |
09/06/2008 |
| Inspected By |
David Wigley |
| Date of Image |
09/09/2021 |
| Photo Taken By |
Robert Davidson |
| At Risk |
No |
| Scrapped |
No |
| Record Last Updated |
04/05/2024 |
