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It arrived on the SVR from Worcester on 29 January 1972.<ref>SVR Stock Book Ninth Edition</ref> | 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> | + | 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]]. | It is situated in [[Bewdley Down Yard]]. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
| − | [[Goods Wagons | List of goods wagons]] | + | *[[Goods Wagons | List of goods wagons]] |
| + | *[[Rolling stock currently under restoration]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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
