GWR Six-wheel Lavatory Composite (body only) built 1885

GWR Six-wheel Lavatory Composite (body only) built 1885

GWR Six-wheel Lavatory Composite (body only) built 1885
GWR Six-wheel Lavatory Composite (body only) built 1885

 

Present Location Llanelli & Mynydd Mawr (Scrapped)
County Location Carmarthenshire
Designed For GWR
Type CLZ
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement Body only
Original Underframe No
Original Bogies/Wheelsets No
Additional Notes 1880-90. Originally broad gauge vehicle with standard gauge body. W early 1930s. 2003 donated to Llanelli & Mynydd Mawr Railway following death of previous owner who had it grounded in Llanelli, from where recovered to Llangennech and then to Cynheidre (6 miles N of Llanelli) 11/07. Long-term restoration project by LMMR. 01/18: reported that the current plan is to mount the two GWR carriages owned by LMMR on underframes of tube wagons ADB 730579 and ADB 732744 now purchased by the Railway. Scrapped at Llanelli & Mynydd Mawr Railway.
Owner Llanelli & Mynydd Mawr Railway
External Structural Condition Satisfactory
Internal Structural Condition Fair
Underframe Condition Not Applicable
External Finish Fair
Internal Finish Not Applicable
Degree of External Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of Internal Originality Not Applicable
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Not Applicable
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Poor
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Not Applicable
Rarity Unique
Historical Importance Some Importance
Storage Secure Building
Operating No
Survey Date 05/02/2005
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 01/06/2004
Photo by Kevin Stroud
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 29/10/2024


 

 














 

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