GWR 216 Six-wheel 5 compartment Third (body only) built 1888

GWR 216 Six-wheel 5 compartment Third (body only) built 1888

GWR 216 Six-wheel 5 compartment Third (body only) built 1888
GWR 216 Six-wheel 5 compartment Third (body only) built 1888

 

Present Location Gwili
County Location Carmarthenshire
Designed For GWR
Build Location Swindon
Diagram number S7
Lot number 415
Type TZ
First Number 216
Present Number None
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement Body only
Original Underframe No
Original Bogies/Wheelsets No
Additional Notes Body grounded as a dwelling until P 1991. Was in use as Gwili Vintage Carriage Group Shop. Steady restoration until 1994. On to former horse box underframe 963xx during Summer 2005. 04/23: out of traffic awaiting 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 Fair
Internal Structural Condition Derelict/Not Present
Underframe Condition Not Applicable
External Finish Poor and Incomplete
Internal Finish Fair
Degree of External Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Not Applicable
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Not Applicable
Degree of External Authenticity Fair
Degree of Internal Authenticity None
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Not Applicable
Rarity Unique
Historical Importance Some Importance
Storage Secure Open
Operating No
Survey Date 25/08/2003
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 07/02/2010
Photo by Matt Bowen
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 04/09/2023

Steve Ehrlicher 12/04/2023
Steve Ehrlicher 12/04/2023


 

 










 





 

 

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