GWR 2578 Toplight Corridor Third; later, Camping Coach, built 1914

GWR 2578 Toplight Corridor Third; later, Camping Coach, built 1914

GWR 2578 Toplight Corridor Third; later, Camping Coach, built 1914
GWR 2578 Toplight Corridor Third; later, Camping Coach, built 1914

 

Present Location West Somerset Railway
County Location Somerset
Designed For GWR
Build Location Swindon
Diagram number C32
Lot number 1234
Type TK
First Number 2578
Later Numbers 9889
Present Number None
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes W 1956, Camper as 9889, Marazion then St Agnes then with 9887 & 9888 to Blue Anchor. On closure 1971 P privately. Minehead: later S&DRT Washford (volunteer accom): to WSRA late 1994. American bogies, oval buffers. To West Somerset Steam Railway Trust for use in their planned "Toplight" train. By 10/12 at Dunster West awaiting restoration. 09/24 Moved to Washford for restoration.
Owner West Somerset Steam Railway Trust
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Satisfactory
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Satisfactory
Internal Finish Satisfactory
Degree of External Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of Internal Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of External Authenticity Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Fair
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Several
Historical Importance Some Importance
Storage Open
Operating No
Survey Date 08/05/2004
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 12/08/2013
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 26/09/2024

Earlier condition 25/08/2006
Earlier condition 25/08/2006


 

 










 





 

 

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