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[[File: GWR_89_20150320.jpg |thumb|200px|right| GWR Riding and Dormitory Van 89]] | [[File: GWR_89_20150320.jpg |thumb|200px|right| GWR Riding and Dormitory Van 89]] | ||
| − | 89 is a GWR 4-wheel Riding and Dormitory Van<ref>SVR Stock Book</ref>. In service these ran paired with 6-wheel Tool vans 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 is a GWR 4-wheel Riding and Dormitory Van<ref>SVR Stock Book</ref>. 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, and is situated in Bewdley yard. | ||
Revision as of 18:56, 26 March 2015
89 is a GWRGreat Western Railway 4-wheel Riding and Dormitory Van[1]. In service these ran paired with 6-wheel Tool vans such as GWR 66, and were stationed at GWRGreat Western Railway 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 SVRSevern Valley Railway from Worcester in January 1972, and is situated in Bewdley yard.
Sources
Railway Heritage Register Wagon Survey
Severn Valley Railway Stock Book Ninth Edition
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway Stock Book
Links
89 on vintagecarriagestrust.org
