TVR 220 Four-wheel Brake Third (body on LNER brake u/f) built 1891

TVR 220 Four-wheel Brake Third (body on LNER brake u/f) built 1891

TVR 220 Four-wheel Brake Third (body on LNER brake u/f) built 1891
TVR 220 Four-wheel Brake Third (body on LNER brake u/f) built 1891

 

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

Dewi Jones 01/07/2006
Dewi Jones 01/07/2006


 

 










 






 

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