It is a Taff Vale, 36 foot, 6 compartment, 1st/2nd class, Brown Marshall of 1885. The troubles with it are several and various but not insurmountable. There are no wheels so it will be mounted close to ground level with ramp (wheelchair access) through an end door which we will have to fit. One side is in poor condition but can be panelled as it will be hidden from view. It does have period features such as panelled ceiling, original doors with droplights and working vents, some partitions are still in place although others have been removed.
This will not be a full restoration, rather a cosmetic rebuild to give a representation of the original, however, inside will be given a sympathetic appearance of old and new working side by side to give a meeting/working/display space.
This is not an everyday opportunity and the work will be hard but the end result will be spectacular.
