GWR 9 Riding/Dormitory Van
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| GWR 9 Riding/Dormitory Van | |
|---|---|
 GWR Riding and Dormitory Van 9 (2015) | |
| Built By | GWR Swindon |
| Status | Static use |
| Number | 9 |
| Other Numbers | DW 9[1] |
| History | |
| Built | 1912 |
| Lot | 695[1] |
| Type | 4-w riding/dormitory van |
| Telegraphic code | n/a |
| 1972 | Arrived on SVR |
9 is a GWR 4-wheel Riding and Dormitory Van. In service these ran paired with 6-wheel Tool vans such as GWR 66, and were stationed at GWR loco sheds. The Tool and Riding Van pairs would be required to attend mishaps as fast as possible and were vacuum-braked to allow running at near express speeds.
9 was built at Swindon in 1912. It arrived on the SVR from Danygraig, Swansea on 2 May 1972,[2] and is situated in Bewdley Down Yard. It was formerly used as a store by The 4150 Fund. By April 2025 its condition was described as 'derelict'.[note 1]
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- ↑ Information provided by guide during 'Open House Weekend'