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|construc = BR Wolverton | |construc = BR Wolverton | ||
|status = Static use | |status = Static use | ||
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− | |othernos = | + | |livery = Green (unlined) |
+ | |othernos = M25594, W25595 | ||
|designed = | |designed = | ||
|diagram = 146 | |diagram = 146 | ||
|lot = 30426 | |lot = 30426 | ||
|cartype = [[:Category:Carriage Type SK|SK]] | |cartype = [[:Category:Carriage Type SK|SK]] | ||
+ | |topscode = [[:Category:Carriage Type SK|AA21]] | ||
|seats = 64 (as built) | |seats = 64 (as built) | ||
|built = 1958 | |built = 1958 | ||
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− | }}The BR Mark 1 Corridor Second (SK) was the most prolific of the Mark 1 passenger stock, with more than 2,200 built. Those in the Western and Southern regions seated eight per compartment, while those on Midland and Eastern routes seated six per compartment. Early examples featured veneered walls, while later batches used formica laminates. The SKs were an early candidate for withdrawal, being replaced by Mark 2 Open, HST sets and Networker Turbo units | + | }}The BR Mark 1 Corridor Second (SK) was the most prolific of the Mark 1 passenger stock, with more than 2,200 built. Those in the Western and Southern regions seated eight per compartment, while those on Midland and Eastern routes seated six per compartment. Early examples featured veneered walls, while later batches used formica laminates. The SKs were an early candidate for withdrawal, being replaced by Mark 2 Open, HST sets and Networker Turbo units<ref name = StockBook>SVR Stock Book 9th edition</ref><ref name = SVRCT>SVR Charitable Trust</ref>. |
− | + | ==Service and preservation== | |
+ | 25594 was built at Wolverton in 1958 to Diagram 146 (AA201), Lot 30426. It entered service in the London Midland region in February 1958, transferring to the Western region in June 1981.<ref>[[Bibliography#Other References|Longworth (2013)]] p.136.</ref> | ||
− | 25594 arrived on the SVR | + | 25594 arrived on the SVR on 11 December 1986 from Old Oak Common. It is owned by [[Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) PLC | SVR(H)]]<ref name = StockBook/> and is one of four such coaches converted for use as staff accommodation at [[Bridgnorth]], where it can be seen in "George's siding" adjacent to Platform 1. |
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
− | *[http://www.cs. | + | *[http://www.cs.rhrp.org.uk/se/CarriageInfo.asp?Ref=1767 25594 on Railway Heritage Register On-Line] |
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BRBritish Rail or British Railways 25594 Corridor Second | |
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BRBritish Rail or British Railways Corridor Second 25594 | |
Built By | BRBritish Rail or British Railways Wolverton |
Status | Static use |
Number | S25594 |
Livery | Green (unlined) |
Other numbers | M25594, W25595 |
History | |
Built | 1958 |
Diagram | 146 |
Lot | 30426 |
Type | SK |
TOPS code | AA21 |
Seats | 64 (as built) |
1986 | Entered preservation |
The BRBritish Rail or British Railways Mark 1 Corridor Second (SK) was the most prolific of the Mark 1 passenger stock, with more than 2,200 built. Those in the Western and Southern regions seated eight per compartment, while those on Midland and Eastern routes seated six per compartment. Early examples featured veneered walls, while later batches used formica laminates. The SKs were an early candidate for withdrawal, being replaced by Mark 2 Open, HST sets and Networker Turbo units[1][2].
Service and preservation
25594 was built at Wolverton in 1958 to Diagram 146 (AA201), Lot 30426. It entered service in the London Midland region in February 1958, transferring to the Western region in June 1981.[3]
25594 arrived on the SVRSevern Valley Railway on 11 December 1986 from Old Oak Common. It is owned by SVR(H)[1] and is one of four such coaches converted for use as staff accommodation at Bridgnorth, where it can be seen in "George's siding" adjacent to Platform 1.
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 SVRSevern Valley Railway Stock Book 9th edition
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway Charitable Trust
- ↑ Longworth (2013) p.136.
Links
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