Cambrian 58 Six-wheel Brake (body only) built 1890

Cambrian 58 Six-wheel Brake (body only) built 1890

Cambrian 58 Six-wheel Brake (body only) built 1890
Cambrian 58 Six-wheel Brake (body only) built 1890

 

Present Location Nantgarw
County Location Caerphilly
Designed For Cambrian
Build Location Birmingham
Built by Metropolitan Carriage and Wagon
Type B
First Number 58
Present Number 58
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement Body only
Original Underframe No
Original Bogies/Wheelsets No
Additional Notes Recovered from Ashcott, Somerset. Was at Welsh Ind Mar Museum Store, Penarth Flats by 11/92 then Barry (bus garage). Deterioration now stopped - too late?? Much is missing or rotten. Held together by steel plates. 2 of the 3 compartments have been knocked into one. Guard's section better - intact floor.
Owner National Museums & Galleries of Wales
External Structural Condition Poor and Incomplete
Internal Structural Condition Poor and Incomplete
Underframe Condition Not Applicable
External Finish Poor and Incomplete
Internal Finish Derelict/Not Present
Degree of External Originality Not Applicable
Degree of Internal Originality Not Applicable
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 15/03/2024
Surveyor Andrew Jenkins
Photo Date 15/03/2024
Photo by Andrew Jenkins
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 18/10/2024


 

 










 



 

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