GWR 3980 Toplight Corridor 3rd; later, Camping Coach built 1919

GWR 3980 Toplight Corridor 3rd; later, Camping Coach built 1919

GWR 3980 Toplight Corridor 3rd; later, Camping Coach built 1919
GWR 3980 Toplight Corridor 3rd; later, Camping Coach built 1919

 

Present Location West Somerset Railway
County Location Somerset
Designed For GWR
Build Location Swindon
Diagram number C35
Lot number 1256
Type TK
First Number 3980
Later Numbers 9881, 81
Present Number None
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes P 1981 W 1957, then Camping Coach 'Elise' at Dawlish Warren. P 1980. Now in former Camping Coach siding at Blue Anchor - of the three, is the Minehead end vehicle. See also Rob Davidson's photo of 08/14, below.
Owner Private (Member of WSRA Home Counties Group)
External Structural Condition Fair
Internal Structural Condition Not Applicable
Underframe Condition Fair
External Finish Fair
Internal Finish Fair
Degree of External Originality Conversion/rebuild/reproduction
Degree of Internal Originality Conversion/rebuild/reproduction
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of External Authenticity Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Few
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Open
Operating No
Survey Date 30/03/2010
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 12/08/2013
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 29/04/2016



 

 










 





 

 

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