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The coach was originally bought by [[Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) PLC | SVR(H)]] and was latterly used as accommodation at Kidderminster. | The coach was originally bought by [[Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) PLC | SVR(H)]] and was latterly used as accommodation at Kidderminster. | ||
− | In March 2017 the [[Great Western (SVR) Assoc.]] exchanged [[GWR 5043 Full Third]] for 4786 and this coach will become their next project on completion of the restoration of [[GWR 6045 Bow-end Composite]].<ref>[https://www.svrlive.com/kr-by-c-and-w SVRLive 30 March 2017]</ref> It will go towards and complete the 1920s GW set. 4786, being from 1926, will be returned to the fully lined GW livery as found on the 'Toplights'.<ref>[http://www.gw-svr-a.org.uk/news.html GW(SVR)A news] (Retrieved 18 May 2017)</ref> | + | In March 2017 the [[Great Western (SVR) Assoc.]] exchanged [[GWR 5043 Full Third]] for 4786 and this coach will become their next project on completion of the restoration of [[GWR 6045 Bow-end Composite]].<ref>[https://www.svrlive.com/kr-by-c-and-w SVRLive 30 March 2017]</ref> It will go towards and complete the 1920s GW set. 4786, being from 1926, will be returned to the fully lined GW livery with the ornate garter crest, as found on the 'Toplights'.<ref>[http://www.gw-svr-a.org.uk/news.html GW(SVR)A news] (Retrieved 18 May 2017)</ref> |
− | {{As of| | + | {{As of|2018|9}} framework repairs have begun and it is shortly to be moved from Kidderminster to the [[Bewdley Carriage & Wagon Department]] for work to begin in earnest.<ref>[http://www.gw-svr-a.org.uk/news.html GW(SVR)A website] (Retrieved 24 September 2018)</ref><ref>[https://forum.svr-online.org.uk/viewtopic.php?p=56853#56853 SVR Forum, 24 September 2018]</ref> |
==See also== | ==See also== |
Revision as of 18:09, 24 September 2018
GWRGreat Western Railway 4786 Full Third | |
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GWRGreat Western Railway 4786 (Gareth Price) | |
Built By | GWRGreat Western Railway Swindon |
Status | Stored awaiting overhaul |
Number | 4786 |
Other numbers | DW 150208 |
History | |
Built | 1926 |
Designed By | CollettCharles Benjamin Collett, Chief Mechanical Engineer (CME) of the Great Western Railway 1922-1941 |
Diagram | C54 |
Lot | 1369 |
Type | TK |
1986 | Arrived on SVRSevern Valley Railway |
GWRGreat Western Railway CollettCharles Benjamin Collett, Chief Mechanical Engineer (CME) of the Great Western Railway 1922-1941 Bow-Ended Coach No 4786 is a standard 57ft full third coach, completed in Spring 1926 to diagram C54, lot 1369. The internal layout as built seated 64 passengers in eight compartments, with a side corridor and a toilet cubicle at each end. It later saw DepartmentalRolling stock used for the railway’s own functions (engineering etc.) rather than for general passenger or goods traffic. use as No DW 150208.
4786 in preservation
The coach was originally bought by SVR(H) and was latterly used as accommodation at Kidderminster.
In March 2017 the Great Western (SVR) Assoc. exchanged GWR 5043 Full Third for 4786 and this coach will become their next project on completion of the restoration of GWR 6045 Bow-end Composite.[1] It will go towards and complete the 1920s GW set. 4786, being from 1926, will be returned to the fully lined GW livery with the ornate garter crest, as found on the 'Toplights'.[2]
As of September 2018[update] framework repairs have begun and it is shortly to be moved from Kidderminster to the Bewdley Carriage & Wagon Department for work to begin in earnest.[3][4]
See also
References
Railway Heritage Register Carriage Survey
SVRSevern Valley Railway Stock Book Ninth Edition
- ↑ SVRLive 30 March 2017
- ↑ GW(SVR)A news (Retrieved 18 May 2017)
- ↑ GW(SVR)A website (Retrieved 24 September 2018)
- ↑ SVR Forum, 24 September 2018
Links
4786 on vintagecarriagestrust.org
GW(SVR)A stock page
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