TVR 70 Clubman’s Composite Saloon (body only) Built 1885
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| TVR 70 Clubman’s Composite Saloon (body only) Built 1885 |
| Present Location |
Worth Matravers |
| County Location |
Dorset |
| Designed For |
TVR |
| Built By |
Railway Carriage Company |
| Type |
SAL |
| First Number |
70 |
| Later Numbers |
8018 |
| Gauge |
4ft 8 1/2in |
| Wheel Arrangement |
Body only |
| Additional Notes |
4 wheel 26 ft long “Clubman’s Composite Saloon”, containing one First Class Saloon and two Second Class Compartments. One of two identical vehicles (the other being No. 69). Upgraded to an All First on 1.7.1923, renumbered to 8018 on 7.6.1924. W/drawn 25.12.1926. Became one of sixteen carriage bodies at Worth Matravers, of which this one now the last - located at White Lodge (opposite The Square and Compass), Worth Matravers, Dorset. The previous two (LSWR 6 wheelers) went to the Swanage Railway. By 04/17: front now partially obscured by an extension - see first additional photo below. 07/20: confirmed still in situ. |
| Owner |
Private |
| Grid Reference |
SY 97436 77592 |
| External Structural Condition |
Satisfactory |
| Underframe Condition |
Not Applicable |
| Rarity |
Unique |
| Importance |
Some Interest |
| Storage |
Secure Open |
| Operational |
No |
| Date Inspected |
08/04/2014 |
| Inspected By |
Steve Ehrlicher |
| Date of Image |
08/04/2014 |
| Photo Taken By |
Steve Ehrlicher |
| At Risk |
No |
| Scrapped |
No |
| Record Last Updated |
29/09/2026 |
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| Ken Hartley 04/04/2017. Extension on front - see Notes above |
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| Roof showing centre raised section (ventilation only) |
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