Present Location | Talyllyn Railway |
County Location | Gwynedd |
Designed For | Talyllyn |
Build Location | Tywyn |
Built by | Talyllyn |
Type | TO |
First Number | 18 |
Present Number | 18 |
Gauge | 2ft 3in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | Into traffic 1965. Built in solid oak by professional coach builders (as volunteers) at Tywyn - perhaps the last example of a new vehicle built to traditional standards? Air brakes from late 1990s. |
Owner | Talyllyn Railway Co |
External Structural Condition | Very Good |
Internal Structural Condition | Very Good |
Underframe Condition | Very Good |
External Finish | Good |
Internal Finish | Good |
Degree of External Originality | As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
Degree of Internal Originality | As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality | Much replaced/reproduced material |
Degree of External Authenticity | Very Good |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | Very Good |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Fair |
Rarity | Unique |
Historical Importance | Very Important |
Storage | Secure Building |
Operating | Yes |
Survey Date | 28/06/2000 |
Surveyor | John Smallwood |
Photo Date | 28/06/2000 |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 28/04/2016 |