Great Western Short Coaches


Metro Body Style, Single Arc Roof, No luggage or guards, 5 compartments



This style of coach is classified by Lewis as LA0MW. In total there were only 8 coaches built to this style and initally they formed one train. There were only 4 5 compartment coaches built to 2 designs in 1884.
Second (later third) class diagram S20 28' long

4 wheel 19' wheelbase

Remarkably I have tracked down a photo of one in a troop train. This is an S20 diagram, 5 compartment second, number 2465.


JN Slinn collection

First (later composite) class diagram lot 318 31' long

4 wheel 19' wheelbase


JN Slinn collection