Corris 17 Bogie Third built 1898

Corris 17 Bogie Third built 1898

Corris 17 Bogie Third built 1898
Corris 17 Bogie Third built 1898

 

Present Location Talyllyn Railway
County Location Gwynedd
Designed For Corris
Built by Metro Carriage Wagon
Type T
First Number 17
Present Number 17
Gauge 2ft 3in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe No
Original Bogies/Wheelsets No
Additional Notes Recovered from house in Gobowen 1958. After major restoration into service 1961 on new underframe. New bogies 1991. Air brakes late 1990s. Now with added cushions! Another example in Corris Museum, as skeleton.
Owner Talyllyn Railway Co
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Very Good
External Finish Good
Internal Finish Very Good
Degree of External Originality Much replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Much replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Much replaced/reproduced material
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity None
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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