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| − | 134290 is a | + | |image = GWR_134290_20150320.jpg |
| + | |caption = GWR Fruit A Van 134290 (March 2015) | ||
| + | |construc = GWR Swindon | ||
| + | |status = Static use | ||
| + | |wagno = 134290 | ||
| + | |othernos = | ||
| + | |designed = | ||
| + | |diagram = Y8 | ||
| + | |lot = 1270 | ||
| + | |wagtype = 4-w ventilated van | ||
| + | |telcode = FRUIT A | ||
| + | |brakes = | ||
| + | |built = 1937/8 | ||
| + | |years1 = 1970 | ||
| + | |events1 = Arrived on SVR | ||
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| + | }}134290 is a 12 ton ‘Fruit A’ Van, built at Swindon circa 1937-38 to Diagram Y8 Lot 1270. The code ‘Fruit A’ originally designated a dual-braked ‘passenger’ fruit van to Diagram Y2, but after 1930 was re-applied instead to ‘goods’ fruit vans. The 200 wagons of Lot 1270 were introduced for the Guernsey tomato traffic which at the time amounted to more than 16,000 tons per year.<ref>[[Bibliography#Other References|Atkins, Beard & Tourret (2013)]] pp. 36, 445.</ref> | ||
| − | The van was awaiting scrapping at Barry in 1970 when purchased by an SVR member. It was initially used as a stores van | + | The van was awaiting scrapping at Barry in 1970 when purchased by an SVR member. It was initially used as a stores van. A planned cosmetic tidy-up in 1989 became an overhaul when inspection revealed that the roof canvas, roof edge planks, all side louvres and several door planks required |
| + | replacement.<ref>SVR News 92/95</ref> It received a further repaint in 2002<ref>SVR News 139/141</ref> and repairs to the roof canvas in 2008.<ref>SVR News 163</ref> | ||
It is photographed at [[Bewdley]]. | It is photographed at [[Bewdley]]. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
[http://www.ws.vintagecarriagestrust.org/ws/WagonInfo.asp?Ref=8228 134290 on vintagecarriagestrust.org]<br> | [http://www.ws.vintagecarriagestrust.org/ws/WagonInfo.asp?Ref=8228 134290 on vintagecarriagestrust.org]<br> | ||
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[[Category:Rolling stock in Bewdley Down Yard]] | [[Category:Rolling stock in Bewdley Down Yard]] | ||
Revision as of 17:28, 7 December 2018
| GWRGreat Western Railway 134290 Fruit A Van | |
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 GWRGreat Western Railway Fruit A Van 134290 (March 2015) | |
| Built By | GWRGreat Western Railway Swindon |
| Status | Static use |
| Number | 134290 |
| History | |
| Built | 1937/8 |
| Diagram | Y8 |
| Lot | 1270 |
| Type | 4-w ventilated van |
| Telegraphic code | FRUIT A |
| 1970 | Arrived on SVRSevern Valley Railway |
The van was awaiting scrapping at BarryWoodham Brothers Scrapyard, Barry, South Wales. The source of many locomotives now in preservation. in 1970 when purchased by an SVRSevern Valley Railway member. It was initially used as a stores van. A planned cosmetic tidy-up in 1989 became an overhaul when inspection revealed that the roof canvas, roof edge planks, all side louvres and several door planks required replacement.[2] It received a further repaint in 2002[3] and repairs to the roof canvas in 2008.[4]
It is photographed at Bewdley.
See also
References
- ↑ Atkins, Beard & Tourret (2013) pp. 36, 445.
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway News 92/95
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway News 139/141
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway News 163
