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− | }}GWR 4-wheeled horse box 542 was built at Swindon in 1888 to Coach Diagram N4, Lot 437. It was condemned August 1930 and the body subsequently grounded on Highley platform.<ref>Railway Heritage Register Wagon Survey</ref> It was still in situ when the line was bought by SVR in 1970. Since then it has remained in place, and is now used as a bookshop by the [[Highley#Highley_Station_Fund|Highley Station Fund]]. {{As of|2020}} the Presentation Committee is exploring options for saving and possibly restoring it<ref>SVR News 211</ref>. | + | }}GWR 4-wheeled horse box 542 was built at Swindon in 1888 to Coach Diagram N4, Lot 437. It was condemned August 1930 and the body subsequently grounded on [[Highley]] platform.<ref>Railway Heritage Register Wagon Survey</ref> It was still in situ when the line was bought by SVR in 1970. Since then it has remained in place, and is now used as a bookshop by the [[Highley#Highley_Station_Fund|Highley Station Fund]]. {{As of|2020}} the Presentation Committee is exploring options for saving and possibly restoring it<ref>SVR News 211</ref>. |
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Revision as of 16:06, 29 October 2020
GWRGreat Western Railway 542 Horse Box (body only) | |
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GWRGreat Western Railway Horse Box 542, now Highley Station Fund shop | |
Built By | GWRGreat Western Railway Swindon |
Status | Static use (body only) |
Number | 542 |
History | |
Built | 1888 |
Diagram | N4 (Coach diagram) |
Lot | 437 |
Type | 4-w Horse Box (HBY) |
1930 | Condemned |