Glyn Valley 14 2-compartment Four-wheel First built 1892

Glyn Valley 14 2-compartment Four-wheel First built 1892

Glyn Valley 14 2-compartment Four-wheel First built 1892
Glyn Valley 14 2-compartment Four-wheel First built 1892

 

Present Location Talyllyn Railway
County Location Gwynedd
Designed For Glyn Valley
Built by Midland Carriage Wagon
Type FY
First Number 14
Present Number 14
Gauge 2ft 3in
Wheel Arrangement 4 wheel
Original Underframe No
Original Bogies/Wheelsets No
Additional Notes 1893? Recovered from Chirk Vicarage 1956, into Talyllyn service 1958. Currently undergoing major bodywork repairs - all wood is original, apart from two corner posts, all doorposts and some framing (to be renewed). The surviving one and only GVT First.
Owner Talyllyn Railway Co
External Structural Condition Not Applicable
Internal Structural Condition Not Applicable
Underframe Condition Not Applicable
External Finish Not Applicable
Internal Finish Not Applicable
Degree of External Originality Not Applicable
Degree of Internal Originality Not Applicable
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Not Applicable
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Unique
Historical Importance Exceptionally Important
Storage Secure Building
Operating No
Survey Date 28/06/2000
Surveyor Mark Stevenson
Photo Date 28/06/2000
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 28/04/2016


 

 










 



 

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