Talyllyn 4 3-compartment Four-wheel Third built 1867

Talyllyn 4 3-compartment Four-wheel Third built 1867

Talyllyn 4 3-compartment Four-wheel Third built 1867
Talyllyn 4 3-compartment Four-wheel Third built 1867

 

Present Location Talyllyn Railway
County Location Gwynedd
Designed For Talyllyn
Built by Lancaster
Type TY
First Number 4
Present Number 4
Gauge 2ft 3in
Wheel Arrangement 4 wheel
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes Lancaster Wagon Co. Rebuilt 1925. Nos 1-5 were Talyllyn's only coaching stock to 1953. With locos "Talyllyn" and "Dolgoch" represent oldest complete train in the world. Significantly rebuilt 1972. Air brakes from late 1990s.
Owner Talyllyn Railway Co
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Very Good
External Finish Very Good
Internal Finish Very Good
Degree of External Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of Internal Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Unique
Historical Importance Exceptionally Important
Storage Secure Building
Operating Yes
Survey Date 28/06/2000
Surveyor Mark Stevenson
Photo Date 25/09/2011
Photo by Michael Cope
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 28/04/2016


 

 














 

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