Carriage 121
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| Carriage 121 | |
| Built By | FR Co. |
| Frames | Steel (Wooden body) |
| Designation | 'Enhanced' 3rd saloon (Super Barn) |
| Width | 6ft 4in |
| History | |
|---|---|
| Date Built | 2010-12 |
| Operating | FR |
This page contains information on the carriage built in 2011. For details of the Carriage built in 1981 please see here.
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[edit] Background
During March 2010 it was announced that the FR Society is to fund a new carriage; a twin to newly completed Carriage 103 which will carry the number 121. Fabrication of new bogies and chassis were complete by January 2011. By November 2011 the bodywork was panelled and the ceiling being fitted. (FRM 215)
Being fitted out February 2012
[edit] Entry into Service
Carriage 121 entered service on Friday 12th May 2012, its maiden journey being the Hugh Napier launch train from Porthmadog to Beddgelert.
