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− | 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 | + | It was acquired in 1986 ex-BR(W) Reading by [[The GWR 813 Preservation Fund]], reaching the SVR on 19 September.<ref>SVR News 82</ref> Restoration, funded by the 813 Fund, began in late summer 1987. Initial work centred on repairs to the uprights onto which the planks are bolted, some of which had nearly rotted through. Difficulty in obtaining suitable "Tee" section steel to carry out repairs was overcome when it was discovered that Dave Penn's garden fence was supported by a piece of the correct section! Following on from the steelwork repairs, several end and roof planks were replaced.<ref>SVR News 86</ref> The doors were strengthened footboards replaced, the roof recanvassed and the wagon repainted in chocolate livery. After restoration was completed during the winter 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> |
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+ | It was subsequently 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, after which an overhaul began in spring 1999.<ref>SVR News 129</ref> The roof canvas was found to be damaged at either end, and a repair was carried out. Several side planks were also renewed, a job made more difficult by the wagon being fully loaded, preventing access to the planks concerned.<ref>SVR News 130</ref> A complete new door was made by an outside contractor and fitted by [[The 2857 Society]], in return for the use of part of the vehicle for storing parts from [[2857]] during its then current overhaul. Repainting into GWR 1920s 'brown livery' was also carried out, the work being completed in summer 2000.<ref>SVR News 133</ref> | ||
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+ | 2424 is still owned by the 813 Fund and is generally used as a store, either at Kidderminster (as pictured) or Bridgnorth. | ||
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+ | GWR 2424 Fruit Van.jpg| 2424 in 2013 (Gareth Price) | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:19, 25 November 2019
GWRGreat Western Railway 2424 Fruit Van | |
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GWRGreat Western Railway 2424 Fruit Van (2016) | |
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.[4] Restoration, funded by the 813 Fund, began in late summer 1987. Initial work centred on repairs to the uprights onto which the planks are bolted, some of which had nearly rotted through. Difficulty in obtaining suitable "Tee" section steel to carry out repairs was overcome when it was discovered that Dave Penn's garden fence was supported by a piece of the correct section! Following on from the steelwork repairs, several end and roof planks were replaced.[5] The doors were strengthened footboards replaced, the roof recanvassed and the wagon repainted in chocolate livery. After restoration was completed during the winter it was initially despatched to Bridgnorth to be used as a store for boiler shop materials during construction of the new boiler shop.[6]
It was subsequently 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, after which an overhaul began in spring 1999.[7] The roof canvas was found to be damaged at either end, and a repair was carried out. Several side planks were also renewed, a job made more difficult by the wagon being fully loaded, preventing access to the planks concerned.[8] A complete new door was made by an outside contractor and fitted by The 2857 Society, in return for the use of part of the vehicle for storing parts from 2857 during its then current overhaul. Repainting into GWRGreat Western Railway 1920s 'brown livery' was also carried out, the work being completed in summer 2000.[9]
2424 is still owned by the 813 Fund and is generally used as a store, either at Kidderminster (as pictured) or Bridgnorth.
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 82
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway News 86
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway News 88
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway News 129
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway News 130
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway News 133