GWR 107291 Macaw B Bogie Bolster
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GWRGreat Western Railway 107291 MacawGWR telegraphic code signifying a timber truck B Bogie Bolster | |
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GWRGreat Western Railway 107291 MacawGWR telegraphic code signifying a timber truck B Bogie Bolster | |
Built By | GWRGreat Western Railway Swindon |
Number | 107291 |
History | |
Built | 1935 |
Diagram | J21 |
Lot | 1169 |
Type | Bogie bolster |
Capacity | 30 tons |
Telegraphic code | MACAW B |
1971 | Arrived on SVRSevern Valley Railway |
1985 | GWRGreat Western Railway 150 main line appearance |
107291 was acquired by The Great Western (SVR) Assoc. in 1971 from the Round Oak Steel Works, Brierley Hill, arriving on 22 March in that year. It was quickly restored for use in service as a P.W.Permanent Way vehicle, that use being interrupted by a brief spell as a mock ‘Pullman’ carriage for filming in 1975.[2]
In 1985, 107291 appeared on the main line when it was used in the GW 150 demonstration freight train which ran to Newport behind GWR freight loco 2857.[3] It was completely re-decked and repainted in 1986, and saw regular use as a transporter of rails, sleepers and point-work on the railway.[2]
See Also
References
- ↑ Atkins, Beard & Tourret (2013) p. 21.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 SVRSevern Valley Railway Stock Book 9th Edition
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway News 78