Cambrian 214 Lavatory Tri-composite built 1891

Cambrian 214 Lavatory Tri-composite built 1891

Cambrian 214 Lavatory Tri-composite built 1891
Cambrian 214 Lavatory Tri-composite built 1891

 

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 Renumbered 4027 on 1/12/23 and withdrawn 29/10/27.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

Ken Hartley 03/09/2023
Ken Hartley 03/09/2023


 

 










 





 

 

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