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[[File: BR_1087_30_20150307.jpg |thumb|300px|right| BR Cowans Sheldon Crane and Jib Runner]]
 
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==Steam Crane==
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RS 1087 is a 30-ton breakdown steam crane built by Cowans Sheldon of Carlisle in 1960.
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RS 1087 is a 30-ton steam crane was built by Cowans Sheldon of Carlisle in 1960<ref>[http://www.cs.vintagecarriagestrust.org/ws/WagonInfo.asp?Ref=7476 Vintage Carriage Trust]</ref><ref>[http://www.ontrackplant.com/otp/RS1087 ontrackplant.com]</ref>. It was formerly used at BR's Chester West MPD, and was acquired by the SVR in 1977.
 
  
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==RS 1087 in service==
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RS 1087/30 was built by Cowans Sheldon as works number 60 of 1960,<ref>Railway Heritage Wagon Survey</ref> one of a batch of eight such breakdown cranes. Each crane was fitted with a Spencer Hopwood boiler, working at a pressure of 150psi, which provided steam for self-propulsion and steam braking when working independently. The steam also provided the power for lifting loads up to 30 tons, using hydraulically powered control gear. 1,000 gallons of water were carried. The crane could be towed at up to 60 mph when travelling to attend breakdowns and accidents, and was vacuum braked for that purpose.<ref name = SVR9>SVR Stock Book Ninth Edition</ref><ref>SVR News 44</ref>
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RS 1087 was allocated to Hellifield until 1977. It was later given BR Departmental number ADM 1087/30.
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==RS 1087 in preservation==
 
[[File: BR_1087_30_20150322.jpg |thumb|300px|right| Manufacturer's plate showing Works No 60 of 1960]]
 
[[File: BR_1087_30_20150322.jpg |thumb|300px|right| Manufacturer's plate showing Works No 60 of 1960]]
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It is currently believed that the crane still existing on the SVR is RS 1087, but carrying the number [[Cowans Sheldon 30-ton steam crane RS 1091|RS 1091]], which formerly belonged to another crane owned by the SVR, which was cut up in 2010. The crane at Bridgnorth bears a manufacturer's plate showing Works No 60 of 1960 which is consistent with RS 1087 (RS 1091 was Works No 65 of 1960).
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The SVR acquired sister crane [[Cowans Sheldon 30-ton steam crane RS 1091|RS 1091]] (works number 65 of 1960) in June 1977. RS 1087 was acquired from the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway, arriving from Haworth on 15 August 1982. At the time it was intended to assist with the construction of the [[Bridgnorth Bypass Bridge]]. 
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One of the two cranes, believed to be RS 1091, was scrapped and cut up in 2010. The crane still existing on the SVR is believed to be RS 1087, as it bears a manufacturer's plate showing Works No 60 of 1960. However the cab carries the number [[Cowans Sheldon 30-ton steam crane RS 1091|RS 1091]].
  
 
==Crane Runner==
 
==Crane Runner==
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Each Crane was paired with a Cowans Sheldon 4-wheeled Crane Jib Runner, respectively numbered BR DB 998520 and DB 998524.
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Each crane was paired with a Cowans Sheldon 4-wheeled Crane Jib Runner, respectively numbered BR DB 998520 and DB 998524.
  
 
DB 998520 arrived with RS 1087 in August 1983 from the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway.  DB 998524 arrived with RS 1091 in June 1977 from Chester.  The Railway Heritage Register Wagon Survey states that both crane runners was inspected in February 2013.  It is therefore likely that the crane runner on the steam crane in service is BR DB 998520, although it does not carry a makers plate to confirm this.  
 
DB 998520 arrived with RS 1087 in August 1983 from the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway.  DB 998524 arrived with RS 1091 in June 1977 from Chester.  The Railway Heritage Register Wagon Survey states that both crane runners was inspected in February 2013.  It is therefore likely that the crane runner on the steam crane in service is BR DB 998520, although it does not carry a makers plate to confirm this.  
  
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==Sources==
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==See also==
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Railway Heritage Register Wagon Survey<br>
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[[Other rolling stock | List of other rolling stock on the SVR]]
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SVR Stock Book Ninth Edition<br>
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==References==
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==Links==
 
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[http://www.ws.vintagecarriagestrust.org/ws/WagonInfo.asp?Ref=7450 Jib Runner 998520 on vintagecarriagestrust.org]<br>
 
[http://www.ws.vintagecarriagestrust.org/ws/WagonInfo.asp?Ref=7450 Jib Runner 998520 on vintagecarriagestrust.org]<br>
 
[http://www.ws.vintagecarriagestrust.org/ws/WagonInfo.asp?Ref=7477 Jib Runner 998524 on vintagecarriagestrust.org]<br>
 
[http://www.ws.vintagecarriagestrust.org/ws/WagonInfo.asp?Ref=7477 Jib Runner 998524 on vintagecarriagestrust.org]<br>
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[[Other rolling stock | List of other rolling stock on the SVR]]
 
  
 
[[Category:Rolling stock, other than locomotives, at Bridgnorth]]
 
[[Category:Rolling stock, other than locomotives, at Bridgnorth]]

Revision as of 22:16, 4 July 2017

BRBritish Rail or British Railways Cowans Sheldon Crane and Jib Runner

RS 1087 is a 30-ton breakdown steam crane built by Cowans Sheldon of Carlisle in 1960.

RS 1087 in service

RS 1087/30 was built by Cowans Sheldon as works number 60 of 1960,[1] one of a batch of eight such breakdown cranes. Each crane was fitted with a Spencer Hopwood boiler, working at a pressure of 150psi, which provided steam for self-propulsion and steam braking when working independently. The steam also provided the power for lifting loads up to 30 tons, using hydraulically powered control gear. 1,000 gallons of water were carried. The crane could be towed at up to 60 mph when travelling to attend breakdowns and accidents, and was vacuum braked for that purpose.[2][3]

RS 1087 was allocated to Hellifield until 1977. It was later given BRBritish Rail or British Railways DepartmentalRolling stock used for the railway’s own functions (engineering etc.) rather than for general passenger or goods traffic. number ADM 1087/30.

RS 1087 in preservation

Manufacturer's plate showing Works No 60 of 1960

The SVRSevern Valley Railway acquired sister crane RS 1091 (works number 65 of 1960) in June 1977. RS 1087 was acquired from the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway, arriving from Haworth on 15 August 1982. At the time it was intended to assist with the construction of the Bridgnorth Bypass Bridge.

One of the two cranes, believed to be RS 1091, was scrapped and cut up in 2010. The crane still existing on the SVRSevern Valley Railway is believed to be RS 1087, as it bears a manufacturer's plate showing Works No 60 of 1960. However the cab carries the number RS 1091.

Crane Runner

Each crane was paired with a Cowans Sheldon 4-wheeled Crane Jib Runner, respectively numbered BRBritish Rail or British Railways DB 998520 and DB 998524.

DB 998520 arrived with RS 1087 in August 1983 from the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway. DB 998524 arrived with RS 1091 in June 1977 from Chester. The Railway Heritage Register Wagon Survey states that both crane runners was inspected in February 2013. It is therefore likely that the crane runner on the steam crane in service is BRBritish Rail or British Railways DB 998520, although it does not carry a makers plate to confirm this.

See also

List of other rolling stock on the SVR

References

  1. ↑ Railway Heritage Wagon Survey
  2. ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway Stock Book Ninth Edition
  3. ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway News 44

Links

Crane ADB RS 1087/30 on vintagecarriagestrust.org
Crane ADB RS 1091/30 on vintagecarriagestrust.org
Jib Runner 998520 on vintagecarriagestrust.org
Jib Runner 998524 on vintagecarriagestrust.org

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