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− | 89 is a GWR 4-wheel Riding and Dormitory Van | + | |image = GWR_89_20150320.jpg |
+ | |caption = GWR Riding and Dormitory Van 89 | ||
+ | |construc = GWR Swindon | ||
+ | |status = Operational | ||
+ | |wagno = 89 | ||
+ | |othernos = DW 89<ref name=RHRWS>Railway Heritage Register Wagon Survey</ref> | ||
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+ | |lot = 580 | ||
+ | |wagtype = 4-w riding/dormitory van | ||
+ | |telcode = n/a | ||
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+ | |built = 1908 | ||
+ | |years1 = 1972 | ||
+ | |events1 = Arrived on SVR | ||
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+ | }}89 is a GWR 4-wheel Riding and Dormitory Van. In service these ran paired with 6-wheel Tool vans such as [[GWR 66 Breakdown Tool Van | GWR 66]], and were stationed at GWR loco sheds. The Tool and Riding Van pairs would be required to attend mishaps as fast as possible and were vacuum-braked to allow running at near express speeds. | ||
− | 89 was built at Swindon in 1908. It arrived on the SVR from Worcester in January 1972, and is situated in Bewdley yard. | + | 89 was built at Swindon in 1908. It arrived on the SVR from Worcester in January 1972,<ref>SVR Stock Book Ninth Edition</ref> and is situated in Bewdley yard. |
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Revision as of 15:49, 4 December 2018
GWRGreat Western Railway 89 Riding/Dormitory Van | |
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GWRGreat Western Railway Riding and Dormitory Van 89 | |
Built By | GWRGreat Western Railway Swindon |
Status | Operational |
Number | 89 |
Other Numbers | DW 89[1] |
History | |
Built | 1908 |
Lot | 580 |
Type | 4-w riding/dormitory van |
Telegraphic code | n/a |
1972 | Arrived on SVRSevern Valley Railway |
89 was built at Swindon in 1908. It arrived on the SVRSevern Valley Railway from Worcester in January 1972,[2] and is situated in Bewdley yard.