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| − | }}89 is a | + | }}'''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. |
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| + | It arrived on the SVR from Worcester on 29 January 1972.<ref>SVR Stock Book Ninth Edition</ref> | ||
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| + | 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> Subsequently, new larch cladding was installed at the "officer's end."<ref>GW(SVR)A Facebook post 4 November 2022</ref> | ||
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| + | The Association has been sorting through the material and tools 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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| + | It is situated in [[Bewdley Down Yard]]. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Revision as of 17:40, 18 November 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 |
| 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] Subsequently, new larch cladding was installed at the "officer's end."[4]
The Association has been sorting through the material and tools 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.[5]
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 Facebook post 4 November 2022
- ↑ GW(SVR)AGreat Western (SVR) Association Newsletter Summer 2022, Editorial by Chris Haynes
