Current number:
80970
Any other previous number(s):
New Build
Notes:
To Ruddington 9/25
Livery:
GWR CHOCOLATE & CREAM
Preserved Railway / Museum:
Great Central Railway (North) Ruddington
Categories:
Preserved vehicles
DW series
Saloons
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| Location | Date | Observer |
|---|---|---|
| Great Central Railway Nottingham - Ruddington | ** *** **** | Grahame Stanley |
| Great Central Railway (North) Ruddington | ** *** **** | Matthew Marsh |
| Great Central Railway | ** *** **** | Jacob oughton |
| Great Central Railway | 2024-03-17 | Dennis Graham |
| Great Central Railway | 2023-08-19 | Russell Withington |
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DW 80970
28 December 2008 - Ben Williams
Now moved to G&WR
DW 80970
15 September 2009 - Harold Nicolson
This saloon, 80943, 80972, 80974, 80975 and 80976 were built at Swindon Works in 1948. I am sure the railway enthusaists would prefer these to say "GWR Inspection Saloon" rather than "BR (GWR Design) .......... ......." ? If so, I must respect the railway buffs !
DW 80970
15 September 2009 - kev smith
i know these vehicles as gim palaces
DW 80970
4 February 2012 - Ben Williams
Now for sale via GWR website
25 April 2020 - Peter Hall
The Preservation Location of this would now appear to be North Norfolk Railway, referenced on their website at https://www.nnrailway.co.uk/portfolio-items/br-inspection-saloon-no-w80970w/?portfolioCats=20%2C18%2C19%2C30%2C31%2C24%2C32%2C25 now being owned by Locomotive Maintenance Services. I understand it was overhauled at Locomotive Maintenance Services Loughborough workshops sometime in the last few years which might account for the lack of recent sightings.
8 September 2025 - Simon Bendall
Moved to Ruddington from LMS Loughborough on 8/9/25