LNWR 5 Compt Third, later Lavatory Composite (body only) built 1888

LNWR 5 Compt Third, later Lavatory Composite (body only) built 1888

LNWR 5 Compt Third, later Lavatory Composite (body only) built 1888
LNWR 5 Compt Third, later Lavatory Composite (body only) built 1888

 

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


 

 














 

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