GWR 301 Six Compartment Clerestory Luggage (body only) (Scrapped) Built 1876
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| GWR 301 Six Compartment Clerestory Luggage (body only) (Scrapped) Built 1876 |
| Present Location |
Crymych |
| County Location |
Pembrokeshire |
| Designed For |
GWR |
| Lot Number |
147 |
| Type |
CZ |
| First Number |
301 |
| Later Numbers |
975, 6975 |
| Present Number |
6975 |
| Gauge |
4ft 8 1/2in |
| Wheel Arrangement |
Body only |
| Additional Notes |
Built as BG composite. Converted to Std Gauge 7 May 1892. (Diag E2). 3 x 1st, 3 x 2nd Guard+luggage compt. Seconds later downgraded to 3rds (c.1909). Renumbered 6975 in 1907. Cond 7 June 1930. Converted 1937 as living accommodation 'Gwelfryn', near Crymych, Pembrokeshire (situated by the right hand side of the A478 - towards Cardigan from Llandissilio - before entering Crymch). Number 6975 found on two internal doors (see second additional photo below). By 2019: scrapped when site cleared for new property to be built. |
| Owner |
Private |
| External Structural Condition |
Good |
| Internal Structural Condition |
Good |
| Rarity |
Few |
| Importance |
Of some Importance |
| Storage |
Not Applicable |
| Operational |
No |
| Date Inspected |
23/01/2010 |
| Inspected By |
Andrew Jenkins |
| Date of Image |
14/07/2017 |
| Photo Taken By |
Ken Hartley |
| At Risk |
No |
| Scrapped |
Yes |
| Record Last Updated |
05/04/2026 |
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| Ken Hartley 14/07/2017. Close-up of carriage side. |
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| Ken Hartley, 14/07/2017: Number on door - see Notes above |
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