Present Location | Blakemere |
County Location | Herefordshire |
Designed For | LNWR |
Build Location | Wolverton |
Type | TZ |
Later Numbers | 1647 |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | Body only |
Original Underframe | No |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | No |
Additional Notes | Previously thought to have been 1322, the number found on one droplight but this was a works replacement part and number 1647 has been found during restoration on rear of skirtings. Built as 30 ft 1 in six-wheel 5-compartment Third, later converted to Lavatory Composite c1897/9. 1647 is conversion number; original number is still being researched, as is its LMSR number (never given LMSR red livery before its early withdrawal). Grounded near Watford as house. Owner died 2005. Then to Old Radnor. By 05/17: moved from Old Radnor to Blakemere. Mounted onto a purpose-built road trailer. |
External Structural Condition | Very Good |
Internal Structural Condition | Satisfactory |
Underframe Condition | Not Applicable |
External Finish | Poor and Incomplete |
Internal Finish | Poor and Incomplete |
Degree of External Originality | As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
Degree of Internal Originality | Much replaced/reproduced material |
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality | Not Applicable |
Degree of External Authenticity | Very Good |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | Very Good |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Not Applicable |
Rarity | Few |
Historical Importance | Some Importance |
Storage | Secure Open |
Operating | No |
Survey Date | 01/07/2006 |
Surveyor | Mike Williams |
Photo Date | 05/05/2017 |
Photo by | Roger Gell |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 24/12/2020 |