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− | It was acquired in 1986 ex-BR(W) Reading by [[The GWR 813 Preservation Fund]]. After restoration was completed in summer 1988, it was initially despatched to Bridgnorth to be used as a store for boiler shop materials during construction of the new boiler shop.<ref>SVR News 88</ref> It was later used as a store for components of [[813|GWR 813]] during an overhaul. One door was damaged as a result of a break-in in a siding at Bewdley. An overhaul, including replacement of the damaged door, was completed in summer 2000.<ref>SVR News 133</ref> | + | It was acquired in 1986 ex-BR(W) Reading by [[The GWR 813 Preservation Fund]], reaching the SVR on 19 September. After restoration was completed in summer 1988, it was initially despatched to Bridgnorth to be used as a store for boiler shop materials during construction of the new boiler shop.<ref>SVR News 88</ref> It was later used as a store for components of [[813|GWR 813]] during an overhaul. One door was damaged as a result of a break-in in a siding at Bewdley. An overhaul, including replacement of the damaged door, was completed in summer 2000.<ref>SVR News 133</ref> |
==See also== | ==See also== |
Revision as of 14:04, 18 August 2019
GWRGreat Western Railway 2424 Fruit Van | |
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GWRGreat Western Railway 2424 Fruit Van | |
Built By | GWRGreat Western Railway Swindon |
Status | Static use |
Number | 2424 |
Other Numbers | 79969, KDB975291 |
History | |
Built | 1912 |
Diagram | Y3 |
Lot | 668 |
Type | 4-w ventilated van |
Capacity | 10 tons |
Telegraphic code | FRUIT C |
Brakes | DCIII Dual braked |
1986 | Arrived on SVRSevern Valley Railway |
1988 | Restored |
2000 | Overhauled |
Contents
Service
The wagon was built at Swindon circa 1911/12 to diagram Y3, lot 668[1] and was originally numbered 79969 in the Goods series, later renumbered 2424 in 'Brown vehicle' series in 1917.[2] It subsequently saw DepartmentalRolling stock used for the railway’s own functions (engineering etc.) rather than for general passenger or goods traffic. use as an S&TSignals & Telegraph store at Reading, numbered KDB97529.[3]
Preservation
It was acquired in 1986 ex-BRBritish Rail or British Railways(W) Reading by The GWR 813 Preservation Fund, reaching the SVRSevern Valley Railway on 19 September. After restoration was completed in summer 1988, it was initially despatched to Bridgnorth to be used as a store for boiler shop materials during construction of the new boiler shop.[4] It was later used as a store for components of GWR 813 during an overhaul. One door was damaged as a result of a break-in in a siding at Bewdley. An overhaul, including replacement of the damaged door, was completed in summer 2000.[5]
See also
References
- ↑ Atkins, Beard & Tourret (2013) p. 36
- ↑ GWRGreat Western Railway 813 Preservation Fund
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway Stock Book Ninth Edition
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway News 88
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway News 133