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200642 arrived on the SVR in September 2018, carrying the livery of former owners EWS. It is intended for use by the P-Way department, following the recent acquisition for that purpose of other air-braked rolling stock including the [[BR 'Rudd' Ballast Wagons|Rudd]], [[BR 'Seacow' 40t Bogie Ballast Hoppers|Seacow]] and [[BR 'Parr' Bogie Rail Wagons|Parr]] wagons. | 200642 arrived on the SVR in September 2018, carrying the livery of former owners EWS. It is intended for use by the P-Way department, following the recent acquisition for that purpose of other air-braked rolling stock including the [[BR 'Rudd' Ballast Wagons|Rudd]], [[BR 'Seacow' 40t Bogie Ballast Hoppers|Seacow]] and [[BR 'Parr' Bogie Rail Wagons|Parr]] wagons. | ||
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Revision as of 20:05, 15 June 2023
BRBritish Rail or British Railways Goods Van 200642 | |
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200642, newly arrived in September 2018 | |
Built By | BRBritish Rail or British Railways Shildon |
Status | Operational |
Number | 200642 |
History | |
Built | 1974 |
Diagram | 1/286 (VB003F) |
Lot | 3480 |
Type | VANFIT |
Telegraphic code | VBA |
Brakes | Air-braked |
2018 | Arrived on SVRSevern Valley Railway |
Service and preservation
200642 was built at Shildon in 1974 to Diagram 1/286 (VB003F), Lot 3480. The TOPS code VBA on this particular van signifies that it had an unventilated body with full length doors and fitted with air brakes. This Lot comprised both VBA and VAA (ventilated/full length doors).[2]
200642 arrived on the SVRSevern Valley Railway in September 2018, carrying the livery of former owners EWSEnglish, Welsh & Scottish Railway, a rail freight company. It is intended for use by the P-Way department, following the recent acquisition for that purpose of other air-braked rolling stock including the Rudd, Seacow and Parr wagons.
In June 2023 200642 was moved to a new home in the No 2 headshunt at Highley where it would be used by the P-Way department as a second storage vehicle, joining BR Goods Van 200176 which was already there.