GWR 3668 Corridor Third: then Ambulance, then Camping Coach built 1922

GWR 3668 Corridor Third: then Ambulance, then Camping Coach built 1922

GWR 3668 Corridor Third: then Ambulance, then Camping Coach built 1922
GWR 3668 Corridor Third: then Ambulance, then Camping Coach built 1922

 

Present Location Gwendraeth Valley Railway
County Location Carmarthenshire
Designed For GWR
Build Location Swindon
Diagram number C35
Lot number 1313
Type TK
First Number 3668
Later Numbers 9888
Present Number 3668
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes Rebuilt from TK to Diag C35 built 1910. Cnvtd for Ambulance Train use; back from France 1918. 1922: 8 compt TK. W 1956; then Camping Coach 9888 at Blue Anchor until line closure 1971. P 1972; restored and used as Loco Mess Van at Bishops Lydeard on West Somerset Railway. 11/22: moved from West Somerset Railway to Gwendraeth Valley Railway - in storage at Coed Bach awaiting restoration work.
Owner Private (WSRA Member)
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Fair
Underframe Condition Satisfactory
External Finish Good
Internal Finish Fair
Degree of External Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of External Authenticity Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Fair
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Few
Historical Importance Some Importance
Storage Secure Open
Operating No
Survey Date 08/05/2004
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 01/05/2016
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 23/01/2023


 

 














 

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