GWR Washbasins

Many years ago The Association successfully commissioned the production of a batch of GW pattern toilet pans. These were required to replace damaged or missing pans in the running sets and thus ensure that on-train toilet facilities were available for the travelling public, as well as providing spares for carriages awaiting restoration.
More recently the Association attempted to repeat the exercise and commission a batch of GW corner washbasins. Originally Armitage Shanks agreed to manufacture the moulds and produce a batch of washbasins. Subsequently they withdrew their offer and as no other manufacturer could be found to undertake the work the project was put on indefinite hold. There has, however, been a recent development.
The good news is that a manufacturer, Ceramic Design UK Ltd, has offered to undertake the work. The bad news is that it will be expensive but this is an opportunity we cannot turn down. Regrettably many of the older manufacturing skills are fast disappearing from the UK.

The first prototype of the new washbasins. Several mods have been suggested and these will be incorporated in the second prototype.

Recently we have been raising funds to have new GW style washbasins manufactured for use in the current restoration projects as well as spares for the vehicles in service. To make these as authentic as possible Armitage Shanks will be creating a mould based on this existing sink.