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− | }}This 4-wheel 7-plank wagon was one of 10 donated to the SVR in July 1969 by the British Sugar Corporation at Foley Park. A further four were donated in May 1971, although by 1990 all but 4 had been cut up as beyond economical repair. | + | }}This 4-wheel 7-plank wagon was one of 10 donated to the SVR in July 1969 by the British Sugar Corporation at [[Foley Park]]. A further four were donated in May 1971, although by 1990 all but 4 had been cut up as beyond economical repair. |
− | The original builder and works number of this wagon are not recorded, although it was registered as number 16053 in 1937 and carried the number B.S.C. 13.<ref name=SB3>SVR Stock Book Third Edition</ref> | + | The original builder and works number of this wagon are not recorded, although it was registered as number 16053 in 1937 and carried the number B.S.C. 13.<ref name=SB3>SVR Stock Book Third Edition</ref> |
It arrived on the SVR in July 1969 and by August 1972 had acquired the fictitious number “CCW 1”.<ref name=SB3/> By 1980 it was reported as being in a yellow unlettered livery with no number.<ref>SVR Stock Book Seventh Edition</ref> | It arrived on the SVR in July 1969 and by August 1972 had acquired the fictitious number “CCW 1”.<ref name=SB3/> By 1980 it was reported as being in a yellow unlettered livery with no number.<ref>SVR Stock Book Seventh Edition</ref> | ||
− | The wagon was inspected for the Railway Heritage Register Wagon Survey in February 2013; the resulting [http://www.ws.rhrp.org.uk/ws/WagonInfo.asp?Ref=8151 listing] showed a status "For disposal" and condition "Derelict".<ref>Railway Heritage Register Wagon Survey</ref> | + | The wagon was inspected for the Railway Heritage Register Wagon Survey in February 2013; the resulting [http://www.ws.rhrp.org.uk/ws/WagonInfo.asp?Ref=8151 listing] showed a status "For disposal" and condition "Derelict".<ref>Railway Heritage Register Wagon Survey</ref> However the wagon was subsequently restored and by December 2018 was stored under a tarpaulin at [[Kidderminster Railway Museum]].<ref>ID confirmed by David Postle, 29 December 2018</ref> It was 'unveiled' in August 2019. |
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BSC_13_20181229.jpg|BSC 13 following restoration in 2018 | BSC_13_20181229.jpg|BSC 13 following restoration in 2018 |
Revision as of 16:06, 23 June 2021
British Sugar 7-plank open wagon | |
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BSCBritish Steel Corporation, or British Sugar Corporation 13 at Kidderminster Railway Museum in 2019 | |
Status | Restored |
Number | 16053 |
Other Numbers | B.S.C. 13, “CCW 1” |
History | |
Built | 1937? |
Type | 4-w 7-plank open |
Capacity | 13 tons |
TOPS code | OMO |
1969 | Donated to SVRSevern Valley Railway |
2018 | Restored |
The original builder and works number of this wagon are not recorded, although it was registered as number 16053 in 1937 and carried the number B.S.C. 13.[1]
It arrived on the SVRSevern Valley Railway in July 1969 and by August 1972 had acquired the fictitious number “CCW 1”.[1] By 1980 it was reported as being in a yellow unlettered livery with no number.[2]
The wagon was inspected for the Railway Heritage Register Wagon Survey in February 2013; the resulting listing showed a status "For disposal" and condition "Derelict".[3] However the wagon was subsequently restored and by December 2018 was stored under a tarpaulin at Kidderminster Railway Museum.[4] It was 'unveiled' in August 2019.
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 SVRSevern Valley Railway Stock Book Third Edition
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway Stock Book Seventh Edition
- ↑ Railway Heritage Register Wagon Survey
- ↑ ID confirmed by David Postle, 29 December 2018