Railway wagon
Penrhyn Quarries Ltd
Category
Carriages & other vehicles
Date
Unknown
Materials
Steel, cast iron, and wood.
Measurements
830 x 960 mm; 1730 mm (Length)
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Penrhyn Castle, Gwynedd
NT 1700515
Summary
Railway wagon. A 1ft. 10 3/4in. gauge four-wheeled slate wagon No. 230 from Penrhyn Quarries. The wagon has three rails to the ends and sides and is designed to carry two tons of slates. There are external cast iron axleboxes and the wheels have curved spokes. The floor of the wagon is of timber. The wagon is painted grey above and black for the chassis. There is a central buffer and coupling link at each end.
Marks and inscriptions
On side rail: Nº 230 On side rail: 12 cwt
Makers and roles
Penrhyn Quarries Ltd, owner