Present Location | Callington |
County Location | Cornwall |
Designed For | Cambrian |
Built by | Metropolitan Carriage and Wagon |
First Number | 214 |
Later Numbers | GWR4027 |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 6 wheel |
Additional Notes | One of a batch of five lavatory tri-composites designed by William Aston; half coupe 1st, 2lav., 3rd, baggage, 3rd, 2lav., Half coupe 2nd.; length 32 feet, width 8' 3", height 11' 6", wheel base 19' 6". Two of the five were later joined together to make a bogie vehicle, but 214 and 210 were
converted to brake thirds in 1920 (3 third class compartments + baggage + guard). Renumbered 4027 on 1/12/23 and withdrawn 29/10/27. Sold as a house
at Wool near Dorchester in 1928 (newspaper under the lino), till c.1986. Purchased by James Evans from Broadwinsor near Beaminster 1994. 03/18: reported that it is due to move soon to Blaenavon for renovation. 09/23: still in situ at Callington - plans for move to Blaenavon are now on hold but current owner is still seeking a suitable new home for this body. |
External Structural Condition | Very Good |
Internal Structural Condition | Good |
External Finish | Poor but Substantially Complete |
Internal Finish | Poor and Incomplete |
Degree of External Originality | As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
Degree of Internal Originality | As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
Degree of External Authenticity | Very Good |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | Good |
Rarity | Unique |
Historical Importance | Exceptionally Important |
Storage | Secure Building |
Operating | No |
Survey Date | 18/11/2015 |
Surveyor | James Evans |
Photo Date | 17/03/2023 |
Photo by | John Bishop |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 28/09/2023 |