| Present Location |
East Somerset |
| County Location |
Caerphilly |
| Designed For |
TVR |
| Built By |
Gloucester |
| Type |
BT |
| First Number |
203 |
| Later Numbers |
1776 |
| Present Number |
None |
| Gauge |
4ft 8 1/2in |
| Wheel Arrangement |
Body only |
| Original Underframe |
No |
| Original Bogies |
No |
| Additional Notes |
Original TVR 203 7-compartment body built 1889 was scrapped after 1911 Coke Ovens accident. This (new) 3-compartment brake body (3 third compartments, guard's compartment, luggage compartment) built 1912 by Gloucester C&W. Became GWR 1776 in 1926, condemned 1928. To dwelling at Combe Hay, nr Bath. P 1972 Radstock. Eventually to Butetown Industry & Maritime Museum 1989 (see secind additional photo below). Moved to storage at Queen Alexandra Dock, Cardiff in 1991, then to National Museums and Galleries of Wales Collection Store, Nantgarw on ex-GER u/f (Army 82.667). Body, floor, roof intact. Some doors / panels missing. (Note Museum records build date as 1883 but does not apply to this body). By 18/02/26 moved to East Somerset Railway |
| External Structural Condition |
Good |
| Internal Structural Condition |
Satisfactory |
| Underframe Condition |
Not Applicable |
| External Condition |
Poor and Incomplete |
| Internal Finish |
Poor and Incomplete |
| Degree of External Originality |
Some replaced/reproduced material |
| Degree of Internal Originality |
Poor and Incomplete |
| Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality |
Not Applicable |
| Degree of External Authenticity |
Good |
| Degree of Internal Authenticity |
Good |
| Degree of Underframe Authenticity |
Not Applicable |
| Rarity |
Unique |
| Importance |
Exceptionally Important |
| Storage |
Secure Building |
| Operational |
No |
| Date Inspected |
15/03/2024 |
| Inspected By |
Andrew Jenkins |
| Date of Image |
15/03/2024 |
| Photo Taken By |
Andrew Jenkins |
| At Risk |
No |
| Scrapped |
No |
| Record Last Updated |
19/02/2026 |
