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| − | 89 is a | + | |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> | ||
| + | |designed = | ||
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| + | |lot = 580 | ||
| + | |wagtype = 4-w riding/dormitory van | ||
| + | |telcode = n/a | ||
| + | |brakes = | ||
| + | |built = 1908 | ||
| + | |years1 = 1972 | ||
| + | |events1 = Arrived on SVR | ||
| + | |years2 = 2021 | ||
| + | |events2 = Acquisition by the [[Great Western (SVR) Association]] | ||
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| + | }}'''GWR 89 Riding/Dormitory Van''' is a 4-wheel vehicle built at Swindon in 1908. 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. | ||
| − | + | ==Preservation== | |
| + | It arrived on the SVR from Worcester on 29 January 1972.<ref>SVR Stock Book Ninth Edition</ref> | ||
| − | == | + | Following the death of long-time owner Pete Simpson, agreement was reached in 2021 with the administrators of his estate for the van to be acquired by the [[Great Western (SVR) Association]].<ref>GW(SVR)A Newsletter Winter 2022, Editorial by Chris Haynes.</ref> The Association then sorted through the bequeathed material and tool, much of which they could utilise. From 2022 restoration started to provide a mess van for the Association's volunteers as [[GWR 98 Full Brake]] has insufficient space both for that purpose and as a workshop vehicle and store.<ref>GW(SVR)A Newsletter Summer 2022, Editorial by Chris Haynes</ref> Updates are issued on the [http://www.gw-svr-a.org.uk/89-riding-van-restoration.html website] and [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1802133566694120 GW(SVR)A Facebook (private group)] pages. |
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| − | + | It is situated in [[Bewdley Down Yard]]. | |
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| + | ==See also== | ||
| + | *[[Goods Wagons | List of goods wagons]] | ||
| + | *[[Rolling stock currently under restoration]] | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
==Links== | ==Links== | ||
| − | [http://www.ws. | + | *[http://www.ws.rhrp.org.uk/ws/WagonInfo.asp?Ref=7482 89 on Railway Heritage Register On-Line] |
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| − | [[ | + | [[Category:Rolling stock in Bewdley Down Yard]] |
| + | [[Category:Rolling stock owned by the Great Western (SVR) Association]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:51, 29 March 2024
| GWRGreat Western Railway 89 Riding/Dormitory Van | |
|---|---|
 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 |
| 2021 | Acquisition by the Great Western (SVR) Association |
Contents
Preservation
It arrived on the SVRSevern Valley Railway from Worcester on 29 January 1972.[2]
Following the death of long-time owner Pete Simpson, agreement was reached in 2021 with the administrators of his estate for the van to be acquired by the Great Western (SVR) Association.[3] The Association then sorted through the bequeathed material and tool, much of which they could utilise. From 2022 restoration started to provide a mess van for the Association's volunteers as GWR 98 Full Brake has insufficient space both for that purpose and as a workshop vehicle and store.[4] Updates are issued on the website and GW(SVR)A Facebook (private group) pages.
It is situated in Bewdley Down Yard.
See also
References
- ↑ Railway Heritage Register Wagon Survey
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway Stock Book Ninth Edition
- ↑ GW(SVR)AGreat Western (SVR) Association Newsletter Winter 2022, Editorial by Chris Haynes.
- ↑ GW(SVR)AGreat Western (SVR) Association Newsletter Summer 2022, Editorial by Chris Haynes
