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It is understood to have been built as a 1st class knifeboard saloon originally numbered 2. However, sometime before 1887 it was rebuilt and officially described as an observation car, with it being open above the waist. |
It is understood to have been built as a 1st class knifeboard saloon originally numbered 2. However, sometime before 1887 it was rebuilt and officially described as an observation car, with it being open above the waist. |
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Restored in 1958, and renumbered 6 to avoid confusion with the then [[Van 6|Van 2]] for use on the reopened FR. After some emergency repair work, it was withdrawn for complete rebuilding to its original condition as a very comfortable first class, twelve seater knifeboard saloon (leather upholstered seats) with varnished panels, and a single door plus four drop light windows on each side |
Restored in 1958, and renumbered 6 to avoid confusion with the then [[Van 6|Van 2]] for use on the reopened FR. After some emergency repair work, it was withdrawn for complete rebuilding to its original condition as a very comfortable first class, twelve seater knifeboard saloon (leather upholstered seats) with varnished panels, and a single door plus four drop light windows on each side. |
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The rebuild was started as a labour of love by Ron Jarvis in his workshop at Llanbedr. He got as far as a rolling chassis and much of the body framing. Ill health stopped any further work. The carrige was returned to Boston Lodge and the woodwork was completed by Peter Magnay as a contract job. Ron Jarvis was able to have a ride in the rebuilt vehicle (probably his last visit to the FR). The carriage was rereturned to serviceability on July 19th 1992 in a Royal Purple/off white livery. |
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In 1995 was fitted with continuous vacuum brake to provide additional braking on vintage trains (i think it was returned to service in 1992 with working brakes - N Bond) and to enable four wheel coaches to travel in the traditional position next to the engine on an up train. Again with the renumbering in the 1990's it's number reverted to its original number as Carriage 2 when repainted in Victorian livery. |
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The Carriage now carries the Victorian livery for use on [[The 1870's Train]] |
The Carriage now carries the Victorian livery for use on [[The 1870's Train]] |
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Revision as of 17:36, 5 August 2007
| Carriage 2 | |
|---|---|
 Martin Ellis | |
| Seating | 10 x 1st |
| Status | Heritage Fleet |
| History | |
| Built | 1863/4 |
| Technical | |
| Length | 10ft 3ins |
| Body Width | 6ft 8ins |
| Carriages | |
Background
Built as a first class saloon and rebuilt about 20 years later as an open observation car.
Rebodied to original condition in 1992.
This vehicle was formerly Carriage 6.
Built by Brown, Marshall & Co, Birmingham this is one of the first narrow gauge passenger carrying vehicles in the World, along with Nos. 3, 4, 5 and 12.
It is understood to have been built as a 1st class knifeboard saloon originally numbered 2. However, sometime before 1887 it was rebuilt and officially described as an observation car, with it being open above the waist.
Restored in 1958, and renumbered 6 to avoid confusion with the then Van 2 for use on the reopened FR. After some emergency repair work, it was withdrawn for complete rebuilding to its original condition as a very comfortable first class, twelve seater knifeboard saloon (leather upholstered seats) with varnished panels, and a single door plus four drop light windows on each side.
The rebuild was started as a labour of love by Ron Jarvis in his workshop at Llanbedr. He got as far as a rolling chassis and much of the body framing. Ill health stopped any further work. The carrige was returned to Boston Lodge and the woodwork was completed by Peter Magnay as a contract job. Ron Jarvis was able to have a ride in the rebuilt vehicle (probably his last visit to the FR). The carriage was rereturned to serviceability on July 19th 1992 in a Royal Purple/off white livery. In 1995 was fitted with continuous vacuum brake to provide additional braking on vintage trains (i think it was returned to service in 1992 with working brakes - N Bond) and to enable four wheel coaches to travel in the traditional position next to the engine on an up train. Again with the renumbering in the 1990's it's number reverted to its original number as Carriage 2 when repainted in Victorian livery.
The Carriage now carries the Victorian livery for use on The 1870's Train
*Date: Unknown *Photo: Martin Ellis