Carriage 101

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Carriage 101
Stewart D. Macfarlane
Built By	FR Co.
Frames	Steel
Designation	Observation Saloon / Guard
Seating	Obs 10 x 3rd / 8 x 3rd / Guard
Length	37ft 5ins
History
Date Built	1970
Operating	WHR
Carriages

Contents 1 Background 2 1980's rebuild 3 Repaint in 1987 4 Transfer to Welsh Highland 5 See also

[edit]Background

In the 1960's the Festiniog Railway began construction of a series of modern wooden bodied coaches at Boston Lodge. The profile was based on that of the restored former Lynton and Barnstaple Carriage 14 hence these coaches are known on the railway as "The Barns".

[edit]1980's rebuild

The inset 1986 view shows the carriage fitted with drop lights. At this time sliding doors were still fitted. However during the 1990s, the internal partions in the guard's area were removed and double doors with windows replaced the sliding doors. The livery is the then-standard all-over maroon, large "1" transfer on the door and "Observation Carriage" transfers on the side. The bracket for the reservation board is also visible.
During this period, although not visible in this shot, the Ffestiniog Railway was part of the Red Star parcels network and a maroon star was painted on the sliding door in the guards area.

[edit]Repaint in 1987

In this view, 101 is shown in the maroon and cream "Mountain Prince" livery first applied in 1987. "First" transfers are applied to the doors and the bracket for the reservation board has been removed. The double doors in the guard's area are visible.

[edit]Transfer to Welsh Highland

Withdrawn August 2005 following the introduction of Carriage 102. Repainted September 2005, and re-entered traffic on the WHR(C) in April 2006, having been moved to Dinas on 4th Fabruary 2006.

At the beginning of the 2007 season the seating accomodation was downgraded to Third Class.

[edit]See also

• Carriages
• Carriages 100 - 107