Present Location | Lynton Barnstaple Railway |
County Location | Devon |
Designed For | Lynton & Barnstaple |
Built by | Bristol Carriage and Wagon Company |
Type | C |
First Number | 5 |
Later Numbers | 6364 |
Present Number | 5 |
Current Livery | Lynton and Barnstaple |
Gauge | 1ft 11 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | No |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | No |
Additional Notes | Withdrawn 1935. Only a few original parts of the carriage remained but these have been used by L&B East Group to rebuild the body (at Fridaywood Farm, Essex), mounted on a new steel chassis and running gear built by Ffestiniog Railway (at Boston Lodge). Arrived at Woody Bay on 14/08/2019 since when final mechanical work has been carried out and - at 01/20 - snagging work on the paintwork is almost complete; expected to go into traffic in the coming season but available now at short notice for passenger, film or demonstration use.
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Owner | Lynton & Barnstaple Railway |
External Structural Condition | Very Good |
Internal Structural Condition | Very Good |
Underframe Condition | Very Good |
External Finish | Very Good |
Internal Finish | Very Good |
Degree of External Originality | Much replaced/reproduced material |
Degree of Internal Originality | Much replaced/reproduced material |
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 |
Historical Importance | Very Important |
Storage | Secure Open |
Operating | Yes |
Survey Date | 24/08/2019 |
Surveyor | Mark Thompson |
Photo Date | 13/08/2019 |
Photo by | Chas Summers |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 04/01/2020 |