IoWR 10 Four-wheel 3 compartment Composite (body only) Built 1864

IoWR 10 Four-wheel 3 compartment Composite (body only) Built 1864

Present Location Isle of Wight
County Location Isle of Wight
Designed For IoWR
Built By Oldbury
Type CY
First Number 10
Present Number 10
Livery Teak
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement Body only
Original Underframe No
Original Bogies No
Additional Notes One of original 24 for Ryde/Shanklin opening. Large central 1st Class, 2 2nd Class compartments. Oil replaced by electricity. W 1923; body grounded at Bembridge as chalet. To Havenstreet 1983. Intended for restoration as part of 'original IoW' rake. 06/18: restoration featured in the Channel 4 TV Series 'Great Rail Restorations with Peter Snow' - latest photos show outcome; new wooden underframe reproduced for the restored body; displayed in Train Story.
Owner Isle of Wight Railway Co Ltd
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Very Good
External Condition Very Good
Internal Finish Very Good
Degree of External Originality Much replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Conversion/rebuild/reproduction
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 Good
Rarity Unique
Importance Very Important
Storage Secure Building
Operational Yes
Date Inspected 01/08/2018
Inspected By Kevin Stroud
Date of Image 01/10/2019
Photo Taken By Ken Hartley
At Risk No
Scrapped No
Record Last Updated 03/08/2026

Kevin Stroud 24/07/2005 Earlier view when grounded

Steve West 22/07/2015: pre-restoration condition

Gary Walker 15/10/2017: another post-restoration view

     








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