Cambrian 251 Six wheel 6-compartment Third (body only) built 1895

Cambrian 251 Six wheel 6-compartment Third (body only) built 1895

Cambrian 251 Six wheel 6-compartment Third (body only) built 1895
Cambrian 251 Six wheel 6-compartment Third (body only) built 1895

 

Present Location Willersley
County Location Herefordshire
Designed For Cambrian
Built by Metropolitan Carriage and Wagon
Type TZ
First Number 251
Later Numbers 4110 (GWR number)
Current Livery Cambrian
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement Body only
Original Bogies/Wheelsets No
Additional Notes W/d 28/09/1929 then believed straight to this location and lived in until 1960 (Same batch as 250). 2016 - new owner intends to renovate to become holiday accommodation and has repainted to 'Cambrian green'. Raised on sleepers so base is sound. Two cracked roof formers and a section of the roof having modern replacement timber. By 04/23: now a holiday let, bookable through Air B&B or Quirky Accommodation - known as Green Lane Carriage, located at Willersley, near Eardisley, Herefordshire. (Restoration has been aided by research from Roger Gell).
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Not Applicable
External Finish Very Good
Internal Finish Very Good
Degree of External Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Conversion/rebuild/reproduction
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Not Applicable
Degree of External Authenticity Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Not Applicable
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Not Applicable
Rarity Few
Historical Importance Some Importance
Storage Secure Open
Operating No
Survey Date 17/05/2014
Surveyor Andrew Jenkins
Photo Date 12/04/2023
Photo by Steve Ehrlicher
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 30/04/2023

Roger Gell 11/05/2005
Roger Gell 11/05/2005

Roger Gell 11/05/2005
Roger Gell 11/05/2005


 

 










 





 

 

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