| Present Location |
East Somerset |
| County Location |
Somerset |
| Designed For |
Barry |
| Build Location |
Openshaw, Manchester |
| Built By |
Ashbury Railway Carriage and Iron Company |
| Diagram Number |
2 |
| Type |
TZ |
| First Number |
61 |
| Later Numbers |
544 (GWR) |
| Gauge |
4ft 8 1/2in |
| Wheel Arrangement |
Body only |
| Original Underframe |
No |
| Original Bogies |
No |
| Additional Notes |
Previously thought to be a TVR vehicle. Built 1896 with electric lighting. Paired end compartments had half-height partitions, two middle compartments had full partitions (smoking?). Became GWR 544 (number found stamped on doors). W by GWR 12/1928. Built into residence known as 'The Cot', Golf Club Rd, Gwbert (see additional photos below). Late 2022: carriage removed to Llandybie, Carmarthenshire and offered for sale. 04/23: confirmed still in situ and still for sale. 06/23: donated by owner to the East Somerset Railway and moved there 05/06/2023. A suitable chassis is being sought. |
| Owner |
East Somerset Railway |
| External Structural Condition |
Good |
| Internal Structural Condition |
Fair |
| Underframe Condition |
Not Applicable |
| External Condition |
Poor but Substantially Complete |
| Internal Finish |
Poor and Incomplete |
| Degree of Internal Originality |
As left Departmental service |
| Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality |
As left Departmental service |
| Degree of External Authenticity |
Good |
| Degree of Internal Authenticity |
Fair |
| Degree of Underframe Authenticity |
Not Applicable |
| Rarity |
Few |
| Importance |
Of some Importance |
| Storage |
Secure Open |
| Operational |
No |
| Date of Image |
16/01/2026 |
| Photo Taken By |
Steve Ehrlicher |
| At Risk |
No |
| Scrapped |
No |
| Record Last Updated |
22/03/2026 |
