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 |