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Revision as of 17:19, 15 December 2018
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. 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
Links
2424 on www.gwr813.org
2424 on www.vintagecarriagestrust.org