GWR 3898 Toplight Corridor Third, later, Camping Coach built 1920

GWR 3898 Toplight Corridor Third, later, Camping Coach built 1920

GWR 3898 Toplight Corridor Third, later, Camping Coach built 1920
GWR 3898 Toplight Corridor Third, later, Camping Coach built 1920

 

Present Location Swindon & Cricklade Railway
County Location Swindon
Designed For GWR
Build Location Swindon
Diagram number C32
Lot number 1269
Type TK
First Number 3898
Later Numbers 9884,
Present Number None
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes Converted to Camping Coach 1958: Dawlish Warren camper "Freda", P 1981 ex Exeter. P 1981. Later used as a store. At serious risk until privately purchased and to Swindon & Cricklade 3/06.
External Structural Condition Poor but Substantially Complete
Internal Structural Condition Poor and Incomplete
Underframe Condition Poor but Substantially Complete
External Finish Poor but Substantially Complete
Internal Finish Poor and Incomplete
Degree of External Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of Internal Originality Conversion/rebuild/reproduction
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of External Authenticity Fair
Degree of Internal Authenticity Poor
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Fair
Rarity Several
Historical Importance Some Importance
Storage Secure Open
Operating No
Survey Date 10/04/2005
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 01/03/2006
Photo by James Faulkner
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 09/03/2024


 

 










 



 

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