NLR 16 (?) four-wheel Passenger Brake (body section only)

NLR 16 (?) four-wheel Passenger Brake (body section only)

NLR 16 (?) four-wheel Passenger Brake (body section only)
NLR 16 (?) four-wheel Passenger Brake (body section only)

 

Present Location Pontypool Blaenavon
County Location Torfaen
Designed For NLR
Build Location Bow
Type B
First Number 16 (?)
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement Body only
Additional Notes P. May 2009. Formerly within bungalow containing two bodies at Quedgeley, Gloucestershire (see additional photos below). This one is a 12ft section of a 4-wheel passenger brake. Reported 04/14 that "16/7" found on the one surviving original door - suggested that this is door 7 of coach No. 16 (further thoughts welcomed!). 27/06/2018: moved from Swindon and Cricklade Railway to Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway - at Blaenavon Furnace Sidings. It will be restored as a birdcage brake to run in the Railway's Vintage Train. NLR birdcage brakes and compartment stock were cascaded to South Wales once their lines were electrified. This vehicle will have the small conversion of a passenger compartment to allow both wheelchair users and families with buggies/prams to travel in comfort, conversions to passenger accommodation being made to some when the large gas balloon used to fuel the train lighting was discontinued (this balloon was inside a flap at the end which is still in place). The restoration has to take a bit of a back seat while other projects are finished, but the Railway is actively looking for an ex-LMS type XP-rated wagon chassis (with J hangers and eye bolts with loop eyed springs and vac fitted).
Owner Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway
Underframe Condition Not Applicable
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Not Applicable
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Not Applicable
Rarity Unique
Historical Importance some Interest, Modest Consequence
Storage Secure Open
Operating No
Photo Date 27/06/2018
Photo by Mark Vrettos
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 01/07/2018

Ken Hartley 27/08/2017: view of other side
Ken Hartley 27/08/2017: view of other side

Kevin Stroud 07/05/2007: see Notes above
Kevin Stroud 07/05/2007: see Notes above

Mark Vrettos 27/06/2018: other end (formerly bathroom wall of house)
Mark Vrettos 27/06/2018: other end (formerly bathroom wall of house)


 

  
















 

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