5883

Collett brake third. Built 1934. Purchased in 1973 from Briton Ferry. These were Collett's first flat ended general service vehicles and showed a number of improvements; mainly the use of flush sided bodies. This vehicle ended its days as a messing van with the signal and telegraph department. Its restoration was reasonably quick and it has served many years on the Valley.

5883 under overhaul 2004.

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5883 at Kidderminster Station, April 2005.

Restoration

5883 under restoration at Bewdley prior to returning to traffic in 1976.

Two photos of 5883 in departmental service before it was purchased in 1973 from Briton Ferry, South Wales. Photos: Colin Jenkins

From 1980-1981 the coach received an overhauled at Bewdley, stripped to frames in Bewdley paint shop. All the seating was renewed with new specially made 1934 GWR style upholstery.