Four-Wheeled TPO

[GSWR 90]

Four-wheeled TPO 698a was having its panels stripped at Downpatrick for repainting, when it was discovered underneath a layer of paint that 638a is actually 639a! Does anyone know the original TPO number that 639a would have had? In addition, any more information about the history of these coaches or when it was withdrawn from regular service would be gratefully appreciated

It was rebuilt when it was put in departmental service, so now it's being rebuilt to something similar to its original configuration so it can be used as a guard's/generator van

 

 

Edited 12 hours ago by GSWR 90

[Mol_PMB]

I can link a selection of photos for you, maybe tomorrow. In original condition one side had no windows at all, but there were skylights in the roof. 
They originally carried silver livery, then black and tan, but I’ve never found a photo of one in green. 
 

[Mol_PMB]

This photo shows the blank side and the skylights:

https://flic.kr/p/2pwCmf3

There are 3 TPOs here, two 4-wheelers and a bogie one. The 4-wheelers are opposite ways round. 

Another view of the same train:

https://flic.kr/p/2pwByWw

This photo of Fry’s model shows the other side in original condition, though I’m not sure that the number style is correct:

So I think you have one side of the vehicle fairly original and the other modified. 

[jhb171achill]

2 hours ago, Mol_PMB said:

This photo shows the blank side and the skylights:

https://flic.kr/p/2pwCmf3

There are 3 TPOs here, two 4-wheelers and a bogie one. The 4-wheelers are opposite ways round. 

Another view of the same train:

https://flic.kr/p/2pwByWw

This photo of Fry’s model shows the other side in original condition, though I’m not sure that the number style is correct:

So I think you have one side of the vehicle fairly original and the other modified. 

Well spotted, Mol, that number IS incorrect. It should be unlined eau-de-nil. The "p+t" lettering is not right either, and the lettering on the actual letter-box should be pale green.