Carriage 18
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| Carriage 18 | |
| Built By | Brown, Marshall, Adderley Park, Birmingham |
| 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 | |
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[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.
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 18 It was originally restored in 1957, and had a major rebuild to "original" condition in 2003. This included the restoration of the second class compartment and painting in original "Cream & Blackberry", aka "Victorian" livery, for use in The 1870's Train.
*Date: Unknown *Photo: Martin Ellis
*Date: Unknown *Photo: Martin Ellis
Source: Boyd and FR Co.