Present Location | Worth Matravers |
County Location | Dorset |
Designed For | TVR |
Built by | Railway Carriage Company |
Type | SAL |
First Number | 70 |
Later Numbers | 8018 |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | Body only |
Additional Notes | 4 wheel 26 ft long “Clubman’s Composite Saloon”, containing one First Class Saloon and two Second Class Compartments. One of two identical vehicles (the other being No. 69). Upgraded to an All First on 1.7.1923, renumbered to 8018 on 7.6.1924. W/drawn 25.12.1926. Became one of sixteen carriage bodies at Worth Matravers, of which this one now the last - located at White Lodge (opposite The Square and Compass), Worth Matravers, Dorset. The previous two (LSWR 6 wheelers) went to the Swanage Railway. By 04/17: front now partially obscured by an extension - see first additional photo below. 07/20: confirmed still in situ. |
Owner | Private |
External Structural Condition | Satisfactory |
Underframe Condition | Not Applicable |
Degree of External Originality | Some replaced/reproduced material |
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality | Not Applicable |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Not Applicable |
Rarity | Unique |
Historical Importance | Some Interest |
Storage | Secure Open |
Operating | No |
Survey Date | 08/04/2014 |
Surveyor | Steve Ehrlicher |
Photo Date | 08/04/2014 |
Photo by | Steve Ehrlicher |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 22/08/2020 |