TVR 203 Three Compartment Brake Third (body only) built 1912

TVR 203 Three Compartment Brake Third (body only) built 1912

TVR 203 Three Compartment Brake Third (body only) built 1912
TVR 203 Three Compartment Brake Third (body only) built 1912

 

Present Location Nantgarw
County Location Caerphilly
Designed For TVR
Built by Gloucester
Type BT
First Number 203
Later Numbers 1776
Present Number None
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement Body only
Original Underframe No
Original Bogies/Wheelsets No
Additional Notes Original TVR 203 7-compartment body built 1889 was scrapped after 1911 Coke Ovens accident. This (new) 3-compartment brake body (3 third compartments, guard's compartment, luggage compartment) built 1912 by Gloucester C&W. Became GWR 1776 in 1926, condemned 1928. To dwelling at Combe Hay, nr Bath. P 1972 Radstock. Eventually to Butetown Industry & Maritime Museum 1989 (see secind additional photo below). Moved to storage at Queen Alexandra Dock, Cardiff in 1991, then to National Museums and Galleries of Wales Collection Store, Nantgarw on ex-GER u/f (Army 82.667). Body, floor, roof intact. Some doors / panels missing. (Note Museum records build date as 1883 but does not apply to this body)
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Satisfactory
Underframe Condition Not Applicable
External Finish Poor and Incomplete
Internal Finish Poor and Incomplete
Degree of External Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Poor and Incomplete
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Not Applicable
Degree of External Authenticity Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Not Applicable
Rarity Unique
Historical Importance Exceptionally Important
Storage Secure Building
Operating No
Survey Date 15/03/2024
Surveyor Andrew Jenkins
Photo Date 15/03/2024
Photo by Andrew Jenkins
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 18/10/2024

Kevin Stroud 03/10/2006: view of other side
Kevin Stroud 03/10/2006: view of other side

Nicholas Smith 07/07/1990: earlier view from other end
Nicholas Smith 07/07/1990: earlier view from other end


 

 










 





 

 

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