Cambrian 74 Four-wheel 4-Compartment Third (body only) built 1883

Cambrian 74 Four-wheel 4-Compartment Third (body only) built 1883

Cambrian 74 Four-wheel 4-Compartment Third (body only) built 1883
Cambrian 74 Four-wheel 4-Compartment Third (body only) built 1883

 

Present Location Tanat Valley
County Location Shropshire
Designed For Cambrian
Type T
First Number 74
Later Numbers 4044
Present Number None
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement Body only
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets No
Additional Notes Body on underframe - no running gear. Recovered from farm use. Regrettably a door opening on each side has been enlarged. Was in use as a merchant's store in Welshpool Station yard in the 1950's and 1960's. It then went to a farm at Little Vron, Cilcewydd near Welshpool. Has seen over 100 years of non-railway use but survives relatively complete.
External Structural Condition Poor but Substantially Complete
Internal Structural Condition Derelict/Not Present
External Finish Poor and Incomplete
Internal Finish Not Applicable
Degree of External Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Not Applicable
Degree of External Authenticity Fair
Degree of Internal Authenticity None
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Poor
Rarity Unique
Historical Importance Very Important
Storage Secure Open
Operating No
Survey Date 09/09/2012
Surveyor David Wigley
Photo Date 10/11/2012
Photo by Keith Cox
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 21/03/2024


 

 










 



 

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