LSWR 49 Six-wheel 5 compartment Composite (body only) built 1891

LSWR 49 Six-wheel 5 compartment Composite (body only) built 1891

LSWR 49 Six-wheel 5 compartment Composite (body only) built 1891
LSWR 49 Six-wheel 5 compartment Composite (body only) built 1891

 

Present Location Swanage Railway
County Location Dorset
Designed For LSWR
Build Location Nine Elms
Diagram number 55
Lot number 229
Type CZ
First Number 49
Later Numbers 2296
Present Number 2296
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement Body only
Original Underframe No
Original Bogies/Wheelsets No
Additional Notes Withdrawn 1922, body grounded at Worth Matravers as part of a holiday chalet with another body (1512 q.v.). P 1983 by Swanage RPS, initially at Corfe Castle site. Now at Harmans Cross - fully painted by 5/07. Still at Harmans Cross 07/16.
Owner Swanage Railway Trust
Grid Reference SY 98119 80028
External Structural Condition Fair
Internal Structural Condition Derelict/Not Present
Underframe Condition Not Applicable
External Finish Good
Internal Finish Not Applicable
Degree of External Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of Internal Originality Derelict/Not Present
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Not Applicable
Degree of External Authenticity Fair
Degree of Internal Authenticity Not Applicable
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Not Applicable
Rarity Few
Historical Importance Some Importance
Storage Open
Operating No
Survey Date 12/05/2007
Surveyor Jackie Cope
Photo Date 14/07/2015
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 20/03/2024


 

 










 



 

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