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Slate wagon
An iron and steel wagon, built by G.W.R., for Craig Ddu quarry. Four single flanged wheels, fixed to axles, and fitted into G.W.R. axle boxes with hinged grease flaps. Braked on two wheels by side attached hand brake, with spring clip (presently seized). Complete with coupling links. Plated on both sides : 37 ; and 17 cwt 2 gr. Original lettering almost certainly white. Curved wheel spokes.
Wagon was recovered from the foot of Maenofferen incline, at SH 707466; and was the best example of its type to be seen.
Collection Area
Industry
Item Number
83.27I
Historical Associations
Associated Person/Body: Great Western Railway
Association Type: railway company
Date: 1899 (circa)
Association Type: slate quarries
Creation/Production
Great Western Railway
Acquisition
Collected officially by NMW staff, 15/4/1983
Measurements
Length
(mm): 2200
Width
(mm): 1100
gauge
(mm): 600
Material
iron
steel
Location
National Slate Museum : Inner Quadrangle
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