GWR 975 Four-wheel 'Dean' Third Built 1902

GWR 975 Four-wheel 'Dean' Third Built 1902

Present Location Didcot
County Location Oxfordshire
Designed For GWR
Build Location Swindon
Diagram Number S9
Lot Number 992
Type TY
First Number 975
Later Numbers DW108
Present Number None
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies Yes
Additional Notes P 1968 by GWS. In use for display purposes. Longer term intention is to restore as part of the GWS 'Vintage Train' - see also No. 290. By 08/26: restoration in progress.
Owner Great Western Society Ltd and private owner
External Structural Condition Satisfactory
Internal Structural Condition Poor and Incomplete
Underframe Condition Fair
External Condition Fair
Internal Finish Fair
Degree of External Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of External Authenticity Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Not Applicable
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Unique
Importance Very Important
Storage Secure Building
Operational No
Date Inspected 20/08/2004
Inspected By Kevin Stroud
Date of Image 21/01/2014
Photo Taken By Nigel Hunt
At Risk No
Scrapped No
Record Last Updated 08/08/2026

Steve West 31/10/2015 Another view

     








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