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− | 9085 was built | + | {{Infobox carriage |
+ | |image = GWR_9085_20170708.jpg | ||
+ | |caption = 9085 at Arley in July 2017 | ||
+ | |construc = BR(W) Swindon | ||
+ | |status = Static use | ||
+ | |carno = 9085 | ||
+ | |othernos = | ||
+ | |designed = Hawksworth | ||
+ | |diagram = J18 | ||
+ | |lot = 1702 | ||
+ | |cartype = [[:Category:Carriage Type SLF|SLF]] | ||
+ | |length = 64ft 0in | ||
+ | |weight = 45t 8cwt | ||
+ | |built = 1951 | ||
+ | |seats = 10 berths | ||
+ | |years1 = 1970 | ||
+ | |events1 = Preserved on SVR | ||
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+ | }}'''GWR First Sleeper 9085''' was built by BR(W) at Swindon, one of a small batch of four first class sleeping cars (SLF) destined for the London to Milford Haven route. | ||
− | == See | + | They were built as Lot No 1702 to Diagram J18 and were a Hawksworth design, with the characteristic sloping roof-ends and flat body-side profile. They had ten berths, each compartment having one bed with a sink, luggage racks, coat hangers, shaver points, and Stone's pressure ventilation (other than two Royal salons and two dining saloons, these were the only carriages of GWR origin with any form of air conditioning).<ref>[[Bibliography#Other References|Harris (1966)]] p. 120.</ref> Each carriage also had a compartment for an attendant at one end and a lavatory at the other. At more than 45 tons each, they were then among the heaviest coaching stock to run on British lines, and were equipped with six-wheeled bogies to reduce the axle-load<ref>SVR Stock Book Ninth Edition</ref><ref name=SVRCT>Charitable Trust website</ref><ref name=Longworth>[[Bibliography#Other References|Longworth (2018)]] p.112.</ref>. |
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+ | <gallery mode=packed heights=150px style="text-align:left"> | ||
+ | File:Pressure ventilation and heating.jpg | Stone's pressure ventilating and heating system equipment | ||
+ | File:Pressure ventilation and heating plate.jpg | Makers name plate for Stone's pressure ventilating and heating system | ||
+ | File:Rotary converter.jpg | Rotary converter to supply AC power for shaver sockets | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Service and preservation== | ||
+ | As new, these four cars were finished in BR crimson and cream and originally carried the BR-style numbers W9082W to W9085W. W9085W was the last of the four to be completed, and spent the least time in use, having entered service in February 1951 (the first three entered service in April, June, and December 1950 respectively) and been withdrawn along with W9082W in August 1969 (the other two were withdrawn in May 1970). By the time of withdrawal they had been repainted in BR maroon livery. | ||
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+ | All four carriages survived into preservation, with three either currently or formerly resident on the SVR. [[GWR 9084 First Sleeper | 9084]] was the first to be acquired, arriving on the SVR from Old Oak Common in October 1970 having been acquired by a 'group of SVR members'.<ref name=SB3>SVR Stock Book Third and Fourth Editions</ref><ref group="note">Ownership of 9084 was later recorded as by [[Richard Dunn|R.H.Dunn]] (Stock Books Five to Seven) and SVR(H) (Stock Books Eight and Nine). It is now owned by the [[Charitable Trust]].</ref> 9085 and [[Carriages formerly resident on the SVR | former resident 9082]] both arrived on the SVR on 5 January 1971 from Didcot, having been acquired by the [[Guarantee Company]].<ref name=SB3/> All three were used for sleeping accommodation at [[Arley]] and [[Bewdley]].<ref>SVR Stock Book Eighth and Ninth Editions </ref> | ||
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+ | By 1990, ownership of 9085 has been assumed by [[SVR(H)]].<ref>SVR Stock Book Eighth Edition</ref> In winter 1997-98, it was in use for sleeping accommodation at Arley where the 'early turn gang' supporting the [[Santa's Grotto|Christmas activities]] would begin work, including shovelling snow, gritting, and thawing frozen water pipes after "''spending a chilly night in Hawksworth Sleeper 9085''".<ref>SVR News 125</ref> | ||
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+ | By winter 2001-2 9085 was under restoration at Arley. The project, led by Jack Bond with assistance from [[Hugh McQuade]], was originally anticipated to take around three years,<ref>SVR News 138</ref> although it was summer 2010 before 9085 was moved to the [[Carriage Repair Works|Kidderminster paint shop]] for final finishing off. After being repainted in (non-authentic) GWR 1942-47 livery, with the coat of arms insignia flanked by 'GREAT' and 'WESTERN', 9085 returned to Arley on 16 October 2010. The move gave a rare opportunity to see two of the Hawksworth sleepers 9084 and 9085 coupled together while shunting took place, before 9084 moved on to [[Hampton Loade]].<ref>SVR News 170, 171, 173</ref> | ||
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+ | <gallery mode=packed heights=150px style="text-align:left"> | ||
+ | File:GWR9085.jpg | 9085 in 2015 | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
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+ | While in use for staff accommodation at [[Arley]] station, 9085 has regularly been positioned at the end of Siding 2 (nearest the river). During spring/summer 2017, it was repainted there by [[Bridgnorth Loco Works]] painter Mick Flint.<ref>SVR News 199</ref> When photographed there in July 2017 (main picture top right) painting was complete although the 'coat of arms' had not been reinstated. | ||
+ | == See also == | ||
+ | *[[Carriages| List of carriages]] | ||
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+ | ==Notes== | ||
+ | <references group="note"/> | ||
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+ | ==References== | ||
+ | <references /> | ||
== Links == | == Links == | ||
− | [http://www.cs. | + | *[http://www.cs.rhrp.org.uk/se/CarriageInfo.asp?Ref=248 9085 on Railway Heritage Register On-Line] |
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+ | {{CarriageNavbox}} | ||
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+ | [[Category: Carriage Type SLF]] | ||
+ | [[Category: Rolling stock owned by SVR(H)]] | ||
+ | [[Category: Carriages used for volunteer staff accommodation]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Featured articles]] |
Latest revision as of 17:32, 9 March 2024
GWRGreat Western Railway 9085 First Sleeper | |
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![]() 9085 at Arley in July 2017 | |
Built By | BRBritish Rail or British Railways(W) Swindon |
Status | Static use |
Number | 9085 |
History | |
Built | 1951 |
Designed By | HawksworthFrederick Hawksworth, Chief Mechanical Engineer (CME) of the Great Western Railway 1941-1948 |
Diagram | J18 |
Lot | 1702 |
Type | SLF |
Length | 64ft 0in |
Weight | 45t 8cwt |
Seats | 10 berths |
1970 | Preserved on SVRSevern Valley Railway |
GWRGreat Western Railway First Sleeper 9085 was built by BRBritish Rail or British Railways(W) at Swindon, one of a small batch of four first class sleeping cars (SLF) destined for the London to Milford Haven route.
They were built as Lot No 1702 to Diagram J18 and were a HawksworthFrederick Hawksworth, Chief Mechanical Engineer (CME) of the Great Western Railway 1941-1948 design, with the characteristic sloping roof-ends and flat body-side profile. They had ten berths, each compartment having one bed with a sink, luggage racks, coat hangers, shaver points, and Stone's pressure ventilation (other than two Royal salons and two dining saloons, these were the only carriages of GWRGreat Western Railway origin with any form of air conditioning).[1] Each carriage also had a compartment for an attendant at one end and a lavatory at the other. At more than 45 tons each, they were then among the heaviest coaching stock to run on British lines, and were equipped with six-wheeled bogies to reduce the axle-load[2][3][4].
Service and preservation
As new, these four cars were finished in BRBritish Rail or British Railways crimson and cream and originally carried the BRBritish Rail or British Railways-style numbers W9082W to W9085W. W9085W was the last of the four to be completed, and spent the least time in use, having entered service in February 1951 (the first three entered service in April, June, and December 1950 respectively) and been withdrawn along with W9082W in August 1969 (the other two were withdrawn in May 1970). By the time of withdrawal they had been repainted in BRBritish Rail or British Railways maroon livery.
All four carriages survived into preservation, with three either currently or formerly resident on the SVRSevern Valley Railway. 9084 was the first to be acquired, arriving on the SVRSevern Valley Railway from Old Oak Common in October 1970 having been acquired by a 'group of SVRSevern Valley Railway members'.[5][note 1] 9085 and former resident 9082 both arrived on the SVRSevern Valley Railway on 5 January 1971 from Didcot, having been acquired by the Guarantee Company.[5] All three were used for sleeping accommodation at Arley and Bewdley.[6]
By 1990, ownership of 9085 has been assumed by SVR(H).[7] In winter 1997-98, it was in use for sleeping accommodation at Arley where the 'early turn gang' supporting the Christmas activities would begin work, including shovelling snow, gritting, and thawing frozen water pipes after "spending a chilly night in HawksworthFrederick Hawksworth, Chief Mechanical Engineer (CME) of the Great Western Railway 1941-1948 Sleeper 9085".[8]
By winter 2001-2 9085 was under restoration at Arley. The project, led by Jack Bond with assistance from Hugh McQuade, was originally anticipated to take around three years,[9] although it was summer 2010 before 9085 was moved to the Kidderminster paint shop for final finishing off. After being repainted in (non-authentic) GWRGreat Western Railway 1942-47 livery, with the coat of arms insignia flanked by 'GREAT' and 'WESTERN', 9085 returned to Arley on 16 October 2010. The move gave a rare opportunity to see two of the HawksworthFrederick Hawksworth, Chief Mechanical Engineer (CME) of the Great Western Railway 1941-1948 sleepers 9084 and 9085 coupled together while shunting took place, before 9084 moved on to Hampton Loade.[10]
While in use for staff accommodation at Arley station, 9085 has regularly been positioned at the end of Siding 2 (nearest the river). During spring/summer 2017, it was repainted there by Bridgnorth Loco Works painter Mick Flint.[11] When photographed there in July 2017 (main picture top right) painting was complete although the 'coat of arms' had not been reinstated.
See also
Notes
- ↑ Ownership of 9084 was later recorded as by R.H.Dunn (Stock Books Five to Seven) and SVRSevern Valley Railway(H) (Stock Books Eight and Nine). It is now owned by the Charitable Trust.
References
- ↑ Harris (1966) p. 120.
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway Stock Book Ninth Edition
- ↑ Charitable Trust website
- ↑ Longworth (2018) p.112.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 SVRSevern Valley Railway Stock Book Third and Fourth Editions
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway Stock Book Eighth and Ninth Editions
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway Stock Book Eighth Edition
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway News 125
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway News 138
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway News 170, 171, 173
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway News 199
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