Present Location | Welsh Highland Heritage Railway, Porthmadog |
County Location | Gwynedd |
Designed For | GWR |
Build Location | Swindon |
Built by | GWR |
Lot number | 1617 |
Type | BY |
First Number | 136 |
Later Numbers | 2 |
Present Number | 136 |
Gauge | 1ft 11 5/8in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4 wheel |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | Built for Vale of Rheidol (new build - not as previously reported on to existing underframe). Steel underframe. Sold by BR to WHR, where in use from 08/80. Since rebuilt by WHR with ply and mouldings; converted to air brakes. See also 137 (Vale of Rheidol Railway). |
Owner | Welsh Highland Railway Limited |
External Structural Condition | 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 | Some replaced/reproduced material |
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality | Some replaced/reproduced material |
Degree of External Authenticity | Fair |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | Very Good |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Good |
Rarity | Unique |
Historical Importance | Some Importance |
Storage | Secure Building |
Operating | Yes |
Survey Date | 30/01/2000 |
Surveyor | Michael Cope |
Photo Date | 24/09/2011 |
Photo by | Michael Cope |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 12/09/2023 |