GWR 416 Dean Four Compartment 4-wheel Brake Third Built 1891

GWR 416 Dean Four Compartment 4-wheel Brake Third Built 1891

Present Location Didcot
County Location Oxfordshire
Designed For GWR
Build Location Swindon
Diagram Number T49
Lot Number 582
Type BTY
First Number 416
Later Numbers 9940
Present Number None
Livery GWR chocolate and cream
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4 wheel
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies Yes
Additional Notes Became Camper some time 1935-9. P 1968, reportedly by Somerset Railway Museum. Now part of Didcot's collection.. Only surviving Dean Brake Third on original underframe. External communication cord apparatus being reinstated (including wheel in Brake). Restoration completed by 05/10. 01/26: full repaint in GWR 1903 livery completed.
Owner Private
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 Not Applicable
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of External Authenticity Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Unique
Importance Exceptionally Important
Storage Secure Building
Operational Yes
Date of Image 25/01/2026
Photo Taken By John Plant
At Risk No
Scrapped No
Record Last Updated 28/01/2026

05/2010: internal detail, as newly restored.

05/2010: internal detail, as newly restored.

Steve West 31/10/2015

     








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