Great Western Short Coaches

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



This style of coach is classified by Lewis as LE7N.

It is probably impossible to tell to difference between these designs without a good side-on view like the U4 below. The U3 has either a left or right 'middle' panel that is slightly narrower than the other 2 'middle' panels. Both the U4 and U5 are symmetrical and can only be distinguished if you can read the carriage number.
Composite diagram U3 26' long

4 wheel
17' wheelbase

Compartments: 2nd, 2nd, 1st, 2nd
Composite diagram U4 26'10" long

4 wheel
17' wheelbase

Compartments: 2nd, 1st, 1st, 2nd A U4 in departmental use.

Composite diagram U5 27'6" long

4 wheel
17' wheelbase

Compartments: 2nd, 1st, 1st, 2nd