Present Location | Pontypool Blaenavon |
County Location | Torfaen |
Designed For | LSWR |
Build Location | Eastleigh |
Diagram number | 42 |
Lot number | 1601 |
Type | RC |
First Number | 70 |
Later Numbers | 4132, 7832, WS1641, ARMY 3321 |
Present Number | LSWR 70 |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | Clerestory roof removed 1931 convsn to Nondescript Saloon. Ambulance Coach 1943: Netley; Longmoor; Marchwood. P 78, Mid Hants till ca 93. 2000: planned restore to 1931 condition, but buffet counter in central area. Problems mean this is further delayed. Noted 08/11 that with 76 is planned to undergo inspection prior to stripping and rebuilding. Following the death of the private owner, advertised as for sale 01/12. 09/15: still at Pontypool & Blaenavon. |
Owner | Private |
External Structural Condition | Poor but Substantially Complete |
Internal Structural Condition | Fair |
Underframe Condition | Fair |
External Finish | Poor and Incomplete |
Internal Finish | Poor and Incomplete |
Degree of External Originality | Some replaced/reproduced material |
Degree of Internal Originality | As left Departmental service |
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality | As left Departmental service |
Degree of External Authenticity | Good |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | Very Good |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Very Good |
Rarity | Few |
Historical Importance | Some Interest |
Storage | Open |
Operating | No |
Survey Date | 25/07/1999 |
Surveyor | Michael Cope |
Photo Date | 05/09/2015 |
Photo by | Steve West |
At Risk | Yes |
Date Record Last Updated | 25/04/2016 |