Corris 6 Four-wheel Luggage/Parcels/Guards Van built 1878

Corris 6 Four-wheel Luggage/Parcels/Guards Van built 1878

Corris 6 Four-wheel Luggage/Parcels/Guards Van built 1878
Corris 6 Four-wheel Luggage/Parcels/Guards Van built 1878

 

Present Location Talyllyn Railway
County Location Gwynedd
Designed For Corris
Built by Hughes
First Number 6
Later Numbers 11 8754 6
Present Number 6
Gauge 2ft 3in
Wheel Arrangement 4 wheel
Original Underframe No
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes Built by Hughes/Falcon at Loughborough. Later Corris 11, then GWR 8754. TR 6. Rebuilt Corris ca 1900 (ducket removed, partial rebodying): 1958 on TR (totally new body): partially rebuilt (predominantly underframe) 1974.
Owner Talyllyn Railway Co
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Very Good
Internal Finish Very Good
Degree of External Originality Conversion/rebuild/reproduction
Degree of Internal Originality Conversion/rebuild/reproduction
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of External Authenticity Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Unique
Historical Importance Exceptionally Important
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
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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