GWR 12 3-Compartment Luggage Composite (body only) built 1861

Present Location	Blakemere
County Location	Herefordshire
Designed For	GWR
Built by	Wright and Sons
Type	CY
First Number	12
Present Number	None
Gauge	4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement	Body only
Original Underframe	No
Original Bogies/Wheelsets	No
Additional Notes	21 ft Composite: 1 1st, 1 2nd and 2 luggage compartments. Narrow (i.e.: standard) gauge. Became all 1st 8/1867, "new bottom" at Swindon 1878 (when possibly became a Saloon?). W 10/1887. Lived in by cook at Allensmore Court (nr Hereford) until 1950s. P 2005. By 04/19: moved from Old Radnor to The Old Post House, Blakemere. Body mounted onto a purpose-built road trailer. By 07/22: body now mounted on underframe from BR Fish Van 87249 (qv).
Underframe Condition	Not Applicable
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality	Not Applicable
Degree of Underframe Authenticity	Not Applicable
Rarity	Unique
Historical Importance	Very Important
Storage	Secure Building
Operating	No
Photo Date	31/05/2010
Photo by	John Bishop
At Risk	No
Date Record Last Updated	22/09/2022

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