Difference between revisions of "GWR 3429 Fruit D Van"
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− | This long wheelbase ‘Fruit D’ Van is a GWR design and was built by BR at Swindon in 1950. In service it was piped for steam heat, although not heated itself, and | + | |image = GWR_3429_20150307.jpg |
+ | |caption = GWR Fruit Van 3429 | ||
+ | |construc = BR Swindon | ||
+ | |status = Static use | ||
+ | |wagno = 3429 | ||
+ | |othernos = | ||
+ | |designed = | ||
+ | |diagram = Y14 | ||
+ | |lot = 1723 | ||
+ | |wagtype = 4-w ventilated van | ||
+ | |telcode = FRUIT D | ||
+ | |brakes = | ||
+ | |built = 1950 | ||
+ | |years1 = 1973 | ||
+ | |events1 = Arrived on SVR | ||
+ | |years2 = | ||
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+ | }}This long wheelbase ‘Fruit D’ Van is a GWR design and was built by BR at Swindon in 1950 to diagram Y14, lot 1723.<ref>Railway Heritage Register Wagon Survey</ref> In service it was piped for steam heat, although not heated itself, and was gas-lit. Being capable of running in passenger services, it was allocated a number in the coach series in accordance with GWR practice<ref>SVR Stock Book Ninth Edition</ref>. | ||
+ | ==Preservation== | ||
It was acquired in September 1973 and is owned by [[Highley#Highley_Station_Fund|Highley Station Fund]]. Originally intended for loco spares storage, it is now situated at Highley adjacent to the [[Highley signal box | Signal Box]]. | It was acquired in September 1973 and is owned by [[Highley#Highley_Station_Fund|Highley Station Fund]]. Originally intended for loco spares storage, it is now situated at Highley adjacent to the [[Highley signal box | Signal Box]]. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
− | [http://www.ws.vintagecarriagestrust.org/ws/WagonInfo.asp?Ref=176 3429 on vintagecarriagestrust.org] | + | [http://www.ws.vintagecarriagestrust.org/ws/WagonInfo.asp?Ref=176 3429 on vintagecarriagestrust.org] |
Revision as of 17:21, 7 December 2018
GWRGreat Western Railway 3429 Fruit D Van | |
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GWRGreat Western Railway Fruit Van 3429 | |
Built By | BRBritish Rail or British Railways Swindon |
Status | Static use |
Number | 3429 |
History | |
Built | 1950 |
Diagram | Y14 |
Lot | 1723 |
Type | 4-w ventilated van |
Telegraphic code | FRUIT D |
1973 | Arrived on SVRSevern Valley Railway |
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Preservation
It was acquired in September 1973 and is owned by Highley Station Fund. Originally intended for loco spares storage, it is now situated at Highley adjacent to the Signal Box.