Cornwall 5 broad gauge TZ (part body only) Built 1859

Cornwall 5 broad gauge TZ (part body only) Built 1859

Present Location Wroughton
County Location Swindon
Designed For Cornwall
Type TZ
First Number 5
Gauge 7ft 1/4in
Wheel Arrangement Body only
Original Underframe No
Original Bogies No
Additional Notes Date uncertain: 1865 also suggested. Broad gauge. Grounded Grampound Road as gangers' hut after 1892. P 1977: section of two compartments restored for Museum display. Now in NRM 'Warehouse'. Considerable rebuilding has been necessary. By 08/16: at Science Museum store, Wroughton near Swindon.
Owner National Railway Museum
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Not Applicable
External Condition Very Good
Internal Finish Very Good
Degree of External Originality Much replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Much replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Not Applicable
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Not Applicable
Rarity Unique
Importance Exceptionally Important
Storage Secure Building
Operational No
Date Inspected 01/08/2000
Inspected By Michael Cope
Date of Image 17/03/2000
At Risk No
Scrapped No
Record Last Updated 04/10/2016

     








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