Carriage 17

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Carriage 17
Currently in "1960s Green & Cream" Livery Photo: Martin Ellis
Built By	Brown, Marshall
Seating	First x 6 , Third x 30
Length	32 ft. 3 in.
Width	6 ft. 0 in.
History
Date Built	1876
Operating	FR Heritage Fleet
Carriages

[edit]Background

Collectively known as the "Bowsiders" because of the shape of their sides. These coaches were supplied to the Festiniog Railway by two builders in 1876 and 1879.

With Wrought iron frames, but not perpetuating the iron body bracing of Nos. 15 & 16, the running gear was provided by Boston Lodge in all cases.

Built by Brown, Marshall, at Adderley Park, Birmingham; Length, 32 ft. 3 in.; Width, 6 ft. 0 in.; Height, 7 ft. 8 in.; Wheelbase, 26 ft. 6 in. G. P. Spooner's design. This time only six compartments were specified, the bodies being raised so as to increase the height in the end compartments. Unlike the early coaches, the sides were waisted-in at the bottoms. Hence the term Bowsider. They again featured end balconies. Arrangement: 3rd/3rd/1st/2nd/3rd/3rd. Later 3rd/3rd/1st/3rd/3rd/3rd.) 44 passengers.

*Carriage No 17 It was originally restored in 1956, and had a major body repair in 1990. It has now been repainted in the green and Ivory livery carried in the 1950's and early 1960's
*Date: Unknown *Photo: Martin Ellis

[edit]See also

• Carriages