LNWR & GWR
Vintage Coaches
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While we normally operate with MK2 coaches, the railway is home to two vintage coaches. Both are in need of significant restoration to be in service again, but represent our local railway history.
INFORMATION
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No. 38 final operational day |
HISTORY
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LNWR 6-Wheel Coach No. 11433
Built as a five compartment coach in 1890 as No. 433. Around 1900 it became a parcels coach as was renumbered 11433.
Between 1912 to 1915 it became a car transporter, No. 4167, for the carrying of cars in the days before long distance motorway driving. Around 1924, it's use was again changed, becoming a 'Pooley' van and renumbered M36954M. A 'Pooley' van is of a known weight, used for servicing and calibrating weigh-bridges and scales in railway yards. After entering preservation and residing at a couple of heritage railways, 11433 arrived at Telford Steam Railway in 2015. |
LNWR in storage at Spring Village |
No. 38 in storage at Spring Village |
GWR Auto Trailer No. 38Built in 1907 to diagram N as part of lot 1126, No 38 is known to have been used on the Cholsey and Wallingford branch in 1933, and then later as a drawing office at Cardiff Canton.
It was purchased by Telford Steam Railway whilst is was located at the Midland Railway Trust in July 1977. It was transported by rail to Wellington Goods yard in August 1977 where Class 25 diesel 25274 brought it up from Lightmoor to Horsehay and therefore has the distinction of being the last passenger vehicle to travel the line before it was lifted by British Rail. It is the oldest surviving Auto Trailer. Unfortunately in the early 2000's the roof became life expired so the coach was withdrawn. Due to vandalism, including a fire, the coach has deteriorated and requires significant investment to repair. |
CURRENT STATUSThe LNWR coach require significant rebuilding due to its latter use as a car transporter. The owner has long term ambitious to return it to service as a passenger vehicle when time and funds allow.
The Autocoach is also in need of a full rebuild. The frames are currently in an un-operational condition and the body has significant wear. The roof and floor require replacement, along with most of the fittings. The work was been estimated to cost significant investment that is beyond TSR's capacity at this time. Hopefully one day this coach will return to service if funded can be dound. |
No. 38 in the 1980's |
