GWR 2578 Toplight Corridor Third; later, Camping Coach, Built 1914

GWR 2578 Toplight Corridor Third; later, Camping Coach, Built 1914

Present Location West Somerset Railway
County Location Somerset
Designed For GWR
Build Location Swindon
Diagram Number C32
Lot Number 1234
Type TK
First Number 2578
Later Numbers 9889
Present Number None
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies Yes
Additional Notes W 1956, Camper as 9889, Marazion then St Agnes then with 9887 & 9888 to Blue Anchor. On closure 1971 P privately. Minehead: later S&DRT Washford (volunteer accom): to WSRA late 1994. American bogies, oval buffers. To West Somerset Steam Railway Trust for use in their planned 'Toplight' train. By 10/12 at Dunster West awaiting restoration. 09/24 Moved to Washford for restoration.
Owner West Somerset Steam Railway Trust
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Satisfactory
Underframe Condition Good
External Condition Satisfactory
Internal Finish Satisfactory
Degree of External Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of Internal Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of External Authenticity Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Fair
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Several
Importance Of some Importance
Storage Open
Operational No
Date Inspected 08/05/2004
Inspected By Kevin Stroud
Date of Image 12/08/2013
Photo Taken By Steve West
At Risk No
Scrapped No
Record Last Updated 26/09/2024

Earlier condition 25/08/2006

     








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