LSWR 42 Sleeping Car (body only) built 1908

LSWR 42 Sleeping Car (body only) built 1908

LSWR 42 Sleeping Car (body only) built 1908
LSWR 42 Sleeping Car (body only) built 1908

 

Present Location Aberporth
County Location Ceredigion
Designed For LSWR
Diagram number 1633
Type SAL
First Number 42
Later Numbers 9089, 'Wendy'
Present Number 'Wendy'
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement Body only
Original Underframe No
Original Bogies/Wheelsets No
Additional Notes Built as LSWR Sleeping Car for Plymouth-Waterloo boat train. (Seven single, two double compts, lav & attendant compt). To GWR 1911 (9089). Converted to 8 single, 1 double Aug1919. Condemned 19/12/31. Only known surviving example. In use commercially as holiday accommodation. Floor/roof and verandah ends seem mainly original. Many internal alterations, but retaining some original features.
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Not Applicable
External Finish Satisfactory
Internal Finish Good
Degree of External Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Not Applicable
Degree of External Authenticity Fair
Degree of Internal Authenticity Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Not Applicable
Rarity Unique
Historical Importance Very Important
Storage Secure Open
Operating No
Survey Date 01/04/2007
Surveyor Andrew Jenkins
Photo Date 06/06/2016
Photo by Ken Hartley
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 14/06/2016

Ken Hartley 06/06/2016. View of other side.
Ken Hartley 06/06/2016. View of other side.

Andrew Jenkins 01/04/2007. Earlier less enclosed view.
Andrew Jenkins 01/04/2007. Earlier less enclosed view.


 

 

















 

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