Present Location | St Germans |
County Location | Cornwall |
Designed For | GWR |
Build Location | Swindon |
Diagram number | F12 |
Lot number | 890 |
Type | BCL |
First Number | 1091 |
Later Numbers | 7091 |
Current Livery | GWR chocolate and cream |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | Body only |
Original Underframe | No |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | No |
Additional Notes | W 1936, body grounded as chalet at Goran Haven (South Cornwall) till 1970s then moved to High Street (near St Austell). P 1995 South Devon Railway. Was built into its own pitched-roof cedar-wood shed, as shown below. By 01/11 cladding removed and prepared for move to St. Germans Station, Cornwall: this took place by 04/12. Restoration work completed by 07/13 - this being as a holiday let, mounted on reproduction non-operational underframe/running gear. Visitors welcome – but by prior appointment ONLY, please call Lizzy on 07776 261192 to arrange. |
Owner | Railholiday |
External Structural Condition | Good |
Internal Structural Condition | Good |
Underframe Condition | Not Applicable |
External Finish | Good |
Internal Finish | Good |
Degree of External Originality | Much replaced/reproduced material |
Degree of Internal Originality | Much replaced/reproduced material |
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality | Not Applicable |
Degree of External Authenticity | Very Good |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | Poor |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Not Applicable |
Rarity | Unique |
Historical Importance | Some Importance |
Storage | Secure Open |
Operating | No |
Survey Date | 03/07/2013 |
Surveyor | David Wigley |
Photo Date | 01/09/2013 |
Photo by | Lizzy Stroud |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 20/09/2016 |