Difference between revisions of "GWR 66 Breakdown Tool Van"

From SVR Wiki
Jump to: navigation, search
m (Link added)
m (add infobox)
Line 1: Line 1:
[[File: GWR_66_20150307.jpg |thumb|300px|right| GWR Breakdown Tool Van 66]]
+
{{Infobox wagon
Breakdown Tool Van 66 was built in 1921 and first allocated to Taunton.  In service these 6-wheel Tool Vans carried a large selection of equipment and lifting tackle, and were paired with Riding/Dormitory Vans such as [[GWR 89 Riding/Dormitory Van | GWR89]].  They were vacuum-braked to permit fast running to the scene of accidents and breakdowns on the railway.  
+
|image      = GWR_66_20150307.jpg
 +
|caption    = GWR Breakdown Tool Van 66
 +
|construc  = GWR Swindon
 +
|status    = Operational (Static use)
 +
|wagno      = 66
 +
|othernos  = DW 66<ref name=RHRWS>Railway Heritage Register Wagon Survey</ref>
 +
|designed  =
 +
|diagram    =
 +
|lot        = 864
 +
|wagtype    = 4-w tool van
 +
|telcode    = n/a
 +
|brakes    =
 +
|built      = 1921
 +
|years1    = 1976
 +
|events1    = Arrived on SVR
 +
|years2    =
 +
|events2    =
 +
|years3    =
 +
|events3    =
 +
|years4    =
 +
|events4    =
 +
|years5    =
 +
|events5    =
 +
|years6    =
 +
|events6    =
 +
}}Breakdown Tool Van 66 was built in 1921 and first allocated to Taunton.  In service these 6-wheel Tool Vans carried a large selection of equipment and lifting tackle, and were paired with Riding/Dormitory Vans such as [[GWR 89 Riding/Dormitory Van | GWR89]].  They were vacuum-braked to permit fast running to the scene of accidents and breakdowns on the railway.<ref>SVR Stock Book Ninth Edition</ref>
  
 
66 was originally gas lit and when preserved, all the fittings apart from gas mantles and light shades were still intact.
 
66 was originally gas lit and when preserved, all the fittings apart from gas mantles and light shades were still intact.
Line 6: Line 31:
 
66 arrived on the SVR in April 1976 from Ashchurch. It was owned by the [[The Erlestoke Manor Fund | Erlestoke Manor Fund]] until 1985, when it was put up for sale.  It was then acquired by the [[The GWR 813 Preservation Fund | GWR 813 Preservation Fund]], and initially put to use as a tool van by the P.Way Department<ref>SVR News 78</ref>.  
 
66 arrived on the SVR in April 1976 from Ashchurch. It was owned by the [[The Erlestoke Manor Fund | Erlestoke Manor Fund]] until 1985, when it was put up for sale.  It was then acquired by the [[The GWR 813 Preservation Fund | GWR 813 Preservation Fund]], and initially put to use as a tool van by the P.Way Department<ref>SVR News 78</ref>.  
  
GWR 66 is situated at [[Hampton Loade]] where it is used by The [[Barry Railway Carriage Trust]] as a sales vehicle.
+
GWR 66 is situated at [[Hampton Loade]] where it is used by The [[Barry Railway Carriage Trust]] as a sales vehicle<ref>GWR 813 Preservation Fund</ref>.
  
 
==See also==
 
==See also==
Line 13: Line 38:
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
Vintage Carriages Trust database<br>
 
GWR 813 Preservation Fund<br>
 
SVR Stock Book Ninth Edition
 
 
<references />
 
<references />
  

Revision as of 15:58, 4 December 2018

GWRGreat Western Railway 66 Breakdown Tool Van
GWR 66 20150307.jpg
GWRGreat Western Railway Breakdown Tool Van 66
Built By GWRGreat Western Railway Swindon
Status Operational (Static use)
Number 66
Other Numbers DW 66[1]
History
Built 1921
Lot 864
Type 4-w tool van
Telegraphic code n/a
1976 Arrived on SVRSevern Valley Railway

Goods Wagons

Breakdown Tool Van 66 was built in 1921 and first allocated to Taunton. In service these 6-wheel Tool Vans carried a large selection of equipment and lifting tackle, and were paired with Riding/Dormitory Vans such as GWR89. They were vacuum-braked to permit fast running to the scene of accidents and breakdowns on the railway.[2]

66 was originally gas lit and when preserved, all the fittings apart from gas mantles and light shades were still intact.

66 arrived on the SVRSevern Valley Railway in April 1976 from Ashchurch. It was owned by the Erlestoke Manor Fund until 1985, when it was put up for sale. It was then acquired by the GWR 813 Preservation Fund, and initially put to use as a tool van by the P.WayPermanent Way Department[3].

GWRGreat Western Railway 66 is situated at Hampton Loade where it is used by The Barry Railway Carriage Trust as a sales vehicle[4].

See also

List of goods wagons
Rolling stock currently under restoration

References

  1. Railway Heritage Register Wagon Survey
  2. SVRSevern Valley Railway Stock Book Ninth Edition
  3. SVRSevern Valley Railway News 78
  4. GWRGreat Western Railway 813 Preservation Fund

Links

GWR 66 on www.vintagecarriagestrust.org
GWR 66 on http://www.gwr813.org