GWR 232 Hawksworth Autotrailer Third Built 1951

GWR 232 Hawksworth Autotrailer Third Built 1951

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

Steve West 30/04/2016: earlier view

Steve Ehrlicher 30/08/2011: another earlier view - from other end

     








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