Present Location | Gwili |
County Location | Carmarthenshire |
Designed For | TVR |
Build Location | Cathays |
Type | BTY |
First Number | 220 |
Later Numbers | 3846 |
Present Number | 3846 |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | Body only |
Original Underframe | No |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | No |
Additional Notes | W 1926, Grounded as garden shed in Herefordshire. P 1977. On to LNER Brake van u/f 1986, restored by Bridgend School as Saloon (plus 2 compts) for disabled (BTDY) until 1990. 3846 suggested (Mountford). Into GWR livery as 3846 by 01/01/2006. 04/23: out of service, undergoing minor repairs. By 08/23: following merger of Caerphilly Railway Society, Gwili Vintage Carriage Group and Swansea Vale Railway, now owned by Welsh Railways Trust. |
Owner | Welsh Railways Trust |
External Structural Condition | Very Good |
Internal Structural Condition | Good |
Underframe Condition | Good |
External Finish | Good |
Internal Finish | Satisfactory |
Degree of External Originality | Much replaced/reproduced material |
Degree of Internal Originality | Much replaced/reproduced material |
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality | Not Applicable |
Degree of External Authenticity | Poor |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | Poor |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Not Applicable |
Rarity | Unique |
Historical Importance | Some Importance |
Storage | Secure Building |
Operating | No |
Survey Date | 25/08/2003 |
Surveyor | Kevin Stroud |
Photo Date | 12/04/2023 |
Photo by | Steve Ehrlicher |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 04/09/2023 |