Great Western Short Coaches

Normal Body Style, Single Arc Roof, No luggage or guards space, 4 compartments



This style of coach is classified by Lewis as LA9N.

First class diagram R1 28' long

4 wheel 16' wheelbase

Later converted to composites, U7 and U8.

U7 had 2 1st class compartments at one end

U8 had 2 first class compartments in the middle

First class diagram R2 29' long

6 wheel 19' wheelbase

Later converted to thirds, S10.
Second class diagram S1 25' long

4 wheel 16' wheelbase

Flat ends (no tumblehome)

950 was converted to Hounds Van, diagram W6

others were converted to 2 compartment brake thirds or to composites

in both cases no diagram number ws issued

Composite diagram U9 28' long

6 wheel 19' wheelbase

2 first class compartments in the middle