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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 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 on 29 January 1972,<ref>SVR Stock Book Ninth Edition</ref> and is situated in Bewdley yard. 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) Assoc.|Great Western (SVR) Association]]<ref>GW(SVR)A Newsletter Winter 2022, Editorial by Chris Haynes.</ref>. | + | 89 was built at Swindon in 1908. It arrived on the SVR from Worcester on 29 January 1972,<ref>SVR Stock Book Ninth Edition</ref> and is situated in Bewdley yard. 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) Assoc.|Great Western (SVR) Association]]<ref>GW(SVR)A Newsletter Winter 2022, Editorial by Chris Haynes.</ref> Since that time the Association has been sorting through the material left by Pete, much of which can be utilised by the Association. Once cleared, it is likely that GWR 89 will be used as the Association's mess van, [[GWR 98 Full Brake]] having insufficient space for that purpose in addition to acting as a workshop vehicle and store<ref>GW(SVR)A Newsletter Summer 2022, Editorial by Chris Haynes.</ref>. |
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Revision as of 14:46, 20 June 2022
| 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 |
89 was built at Swindon in 1908. It arrived on the SVRSevern Valley Railway from Worcester on 29 January 1972,[2] and is situated in Bewdley yard. 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] Since that time the Association has been sorting through the material left by Pete, much of which can be utilised by the Association. Once cleared, it is likely that GWRGreat Western Railway 89 will be used as the Association's mess van, GWR 98 Full Brake having insufficient space for that purpose in addition to acting as a workshop vehicle and store[4].
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.
