| Present Location |
Callington |
| County Location |
Cornwall |
| Designed For |
Cambrian |
| Built By |
Metropolitan Carriage and Wagon |
| First Number |
214 |
| Later Numbers |
4027 (GWR) |
| Gauge |
4ft 8 1/2in |
| Wheel Arrangement |
6 wheel |
| Additional Notes |
One of a batch of five lavatory tri-composites designed by William Aston; half coupe 1st, 2lav., 3rd, baggage, 3rd, 2lav., Half coupe 2nd.; length 32 feet, width 8' 3', height 11' 6', wheel base 19' 6'. Two of the five were later joined together to make a bogie vehicle, but 214 and 210 were converted to brake thirds in 1920 (3 third class compartments + baggage + guard). Renumbered 4027 on 1/12/23 and withdrawn 29/10/27. Sold as a house at Wool near Dorchester in 1928 (newspaper under the lino), till c.1986. Purchased by James Evans from Broadwinsor near Beaminster 1994. 03/18: reported that it is due to move soon to Blaenavon for renovation. 09/23: still in situ at Callington - plans for move to Blaenavon are now on hold but current owner is still seeking a suitable new home for this body. |
| External Structural Condition |
Very Good |
| Internal Structural Condition |
Good |
| External Condition |
Poor but Substantially Complete |
| Internal Finish |
Poor and Incomplete |
| 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 External Authenticity |
Very Good |
| Degree of Internal Authenticity |
Good |
| Rarity |
Unique |
| Importance |
Exceptionally Important |
| Storage |
Secure Building |
| Operational |
No |
| Date Inspected |
18/11/2015 |
| Inspected By |
James Evans |
| Date of Image |
17/03/2023 |
| Photo Taken By |
John Bishop |
| At Risk |
No |
| Scrapped |
No |
| Record Last Updated |
13/01/2026 |
