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162 was built at Swindon in 1923. It arrived on the SVR from Bristol in December 1982. | 162 was built at Swindon in 1923. It arrived on the SVR from Bristol in December 1982. | ||
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Railway Heritage Register Wagon Survey<br> | Railway Heritage Register Wagon Survey<br> | ||
Severn Valley Railway Stock Book Ninth Edition<br> | Severn Valley Railway Stock Book Ninth Edition<br> | ||
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[http://www.ws.vintagecarriagestrust.org/ws/WagonInfo.asp?Ref=7492 162 on vintagecarriagestrust.org]<br> | [http://www.ws.vintagecarriagestrust.org/ws/WagonInfo.asp?Ref=7492 162 on vintagecarriagestrust.org]<br> | ||
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Revision as of 17:51, 23 March 2016
162 is a GWRGreat Western Railway 4-wheel Riding and Dormitory Van. In service these ran paired with 6-wheel Tool vans such as GWR 66, and were stationed at GWRGreat Western Railway loco sheds. The Tool and Riding Van pairs would be required to attend mishaps as fast as possible and were vacuum-braked to allow running at near express speeds.
162 was built at Swindon in 1923. It arrived on the SVRSevern Valley Railway from Bristol in December 1982.
See also
References
Railway Heritage Register Wagon Survey
Severn Valley Railway Stock Book Ninth Edition
