Another coach Id if possible

[Gareth 73]

Hi

A picture of Bristol bath road appeared on twitter last night and tucked away behind  everything is what looks to be an ex GWR auto coach painted blue. Any idea what coach it is and what was its role at that time. I've tried loads of different Google searches to no avail. Thank you for any help

[Paul H Vigor]

16 minutes ago, Gareth 73 said:

Hi

A picture of Bristol bath road appeared on twitter last night and tucked away behind  everything is what looks to be an ex GWR auto coach painted blue. Any idea what coach it is and what was its role at that time. I've tried loads of different Google searches to no avail. Thank you for any help

Well spotted! Faded Rail Blue?? Might one have survived in departmental service? An engineers' inspection coach, perhaps? 

Edited September 3, 2023 by Paul H Vigor
to add information

[Hal Nail]

I think it's an A28/A30 from the window layout and roof furniture.

 

There was an auto coach used as Derby test vehicle but it wasn't that design.

Edited September 3, 2023 by Hal Nail

[Flood]

DW150313 ex W174W. An A28 Autocoach used as an office at Bath Road until preserved in 1983.

[Hal Nail]

Nice pic of it much earlier here

 

 

[Gareth 73]

1 hour ago, Flood said:

DW150313 ex W174W. An A28 Autocoach used as an office at Bath Road until preserved in 1983.

Excellent thank you for the info.

Now to find a better pic of it while it was in use.