Present Location | Talyllyn Railway |
County Location | Gwynedd |
Designed For | Talyllyn |
Build Location | Tywyn |
Built by | Talyllyn |
Type | O |
First Number | 8 |
Present Number | 8 |
Gauge | 2ft 3in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4 wheel |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | No |
Additional Notes | Ancestory is Penrhyn 4-wheeler "P" of ca 1900. To TR 1952/3, in use (no roof) till 1964. Due to poor condition broken up and replaced by present (larger) No. 8. Similar to 11, 12 and 13. In process of adding air brakes. |
Owner | Talyllyn Railway Co |
External Structural Condition | Very Good |
Internal Structural Condition | Very Good |
Underframe Condition | Very Good |
External Finish | Very Good |
Internal Finish | Very 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 | As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
Degree of External Authenticity | Very Good |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | Very Good |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Very Good |
Rarity | Few |
Historical Importance | Some Interest |
Storage | Secure Building |
Operating | Yes |
Survey Date | 28/06/2000 |
Surveyor | Mark Stevenson |
Photo Date | 01/07/2013 |
Photo by | Ian Smith |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 28/04/2016 |