Present Location | Bodmin & Wenford Railway |
County Location | Cornwall |
Designed For | GWR |
Build Location | Swindon |
Diagram number | G2 |
Type | SAL |
First Number | 248 |
Later Numbers | 9044, 80973, Madame Patti |
Present Number | None |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | Clerestory: believed to have been used by King Edward VII when Prince of Wales: also by the opera singer Madame Patti when travelling from Penwyllte Station (on the Neath and Brecon Railway) - about 1 1/2 miles from her castle home, Craig-y-Nos. P 1964 privately/Dowty RPS; Ashchurch, Toddington 1983; Swindon Works; 6/99 Bream Flour Mill, Forest of Dean: Bodmin 2007. Interior dismantled following mishap at Ashchurch. Recent major cleaning has revealed a quality wooden floor in chequerboard pattern. Believed to be the oldest surviving GWR bogie carriage. Full restoration completed and back into service 10/13. |
External Structural Condition | Satisfactory |
Internal Structural Condition | Poor but Substantially Complete |
Underframe Condition | Fair |
External Finish | Fair |
Internal Finish | Poor but Substantially Complete |
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 | Good |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | Good |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Good |
Rarity | Unique |
Historical Importance | Very Important |
Storage | Secure Building |
Operating | Yes |
Survey Date | 09/06/2008 |
Surveyor | David Wigley |
Photo Date | 11/10/2013 |
Photo by | John Burden |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 04/05/2024 |