Lynton & Barnstaple 7 6 Compartment Centre Observation Third (body only) Built 1896

Lynton & Barnstaple 7 6 Compartment Centre Observation Third (body only) Built 1896

Present Location Lynton Barnstaple Railway
County Location Devon
Designed For Lynton & Barnstaple
Built By Bristol Wagon and Carriage
Type T
First Number 7
Later Numbers SR 2465
Present Number 7
Gauge 1ft 11 5/8in
Wheel Arrangement Body only
Original Underframe No
Original Bogies No
Additional Notes Rebuilt 1996 by Essex Support Group of Lynton & Barnstaple Railway. Restored by 7/04 at Mangapps. Body built onto new underframe (1994). By 12/08 to Great Yeldham for refurbishment. Awaiting bogie wheelsets. Brand new underframe built by Ffestiniog Railway Boston Lodge Works and to Great Yeldham 05/12. Previous underframe dismantled for other use. Completed, to Lynton & Barnstaple Railway and in use by 05/13. In service as part of the 'Vintage Train'. 11/16: seen at Woody Bay. 08/25: moved off site for repair work on weather-damaged solebar.
Owner Lynton & Barnstaple Railway
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Very Good
External Condition Good
Internal Finish Good
Degree of External Originality Much replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Much replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Conversion/rebuild/reproduction
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Unique
Importance Of some Importance
Storage Secure Open
Operational Yes
Date Inspected 29/08/2009
Inspected By Kevin Stroud
Date of Image 12/05/2013
Photo Taken By Paul Dunn
At Risk No
Scrapped No
Record Last Updated 22/09/2025

     








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