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| − | + | {{Infobox wagon | |
| + | |image = GWR 95353 Mink 'A' Covered Goods Van.jpg | ||
| + | |caption = GWR 95353 Mink 'A' Covered Goods Van | ||
| + | |construc = GWR Swindon | ||
| + | |status = Under repair | ||
| + | |wagno = 95353 | ||
| + | |othernos = RRM 38 | ||
| + | |designed = | ||
| + | |diagram = V16 | ||
| + | |lot = | ||
| + | |wagtype = 4-w ventilated van | ||
| + | |capacity = 10 tons | ||
| + | |telcode = MINK A | ||
| + | |topscode = VVO | ||
| + | |brakes = | ||
| + | |built = 1916 | ||
| + | |years1 = 2014 | ||
| + | |events1 = Arrived on SVR | ||
| + | |years2 = | ||
| + | |events2 = | ||
| + | |years3 = | ||
| + | |events3 = | ||
| + | }}MINK was originally the generic GWR telegraphic code for a covered goods van, and after 1909 more specifically the 16ft non-vac fitted type. The MINK A was a ventilated version, either vac or non-vac fitted.<ref >[[Bibliography#Other References|Atkins, Beard & Tourret (2013)]] p. 12.</ref> | ||
| − | 95353 was built at Swindon in 1916 to Diagram V16. It is a typical 'Mink A' covered goods van with a 10-ton capacity | + | 95353 was built at Swindon in 1916 to Diagram V16. It is a typical 'Mink A' covered goods van with a 10-ton capacity. |
| − | + | 95353 was previously preserved at the Rutland Railway Museum (now known as 'Rocks by Rail'). In February 2014 it was acquired by [[The GWR 813 Preservation Fund]] as part of a three-way exchange by which the RRM acquired the [[The 2857 Society]]’s [[Wagons formerly resident on the SVR | LMS Ore Hopper 691804]], and the 2857 Society received an appropriate financial benefit.<ref>[https://forum.svr-online.org.uk/viewtopic.php?t=3086&highlight=95353 SVR Forum thread]</ref> | |
| − | The photograph by Gareth Price shows | + | The photograph by Gareth Price shows 95353 in the Coal Yard compound at Kidderminster shortly after arrival. |
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Revision as of 15:24, 17 December 2018
| GWRGreat Western Railway 95353 MinkGWR telegraphic code signifying a covered goods van 'A' Covered Goods Van | |
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 GWRGreat Western Railway 95353 MinkGWR telegraphic code signifying a covered goods van 'A' Covered Goods Van | |
| Built By | GWRGreat Western Railway Swindon |
| Status | Under repair |
| Number | 95353 |
| Other Numbers | RRM 38 |
| History | |
| Built | 1916 |
| Diagram | V16 |
| Type | 4-w ventilated van |
| Capacity | 10 tons |
| Telegraphic code | MINK A |
| TOPS code | VVO |
| 2014 | Arrived on SVRSevern Valley Railway |
95353 was built at Swindon in 1916 to Diagram V16. It is a typical 'MinkGWR telegraphic code signifying a covered goods van A' covered goods van with a 10-ton capacity.
95353 was previously preserved at the Rutland Railway Museum (now known as 'Rocks by Rail'). In February 2014 it was acquired by The GWR 813 Preservation Fund as part of a three-way exchange by which the RRM acquired the The 2857 Society’s LMS Ore Hopper 691804, and the 2857 Society received an appropriate financial benefit.[2]
The photograph by Gareth Price shows 95353 in the Coal Yard compound at Kidderminster shortly after arrival.
See also
List of goods wagons
Rolling stock currently under restoration
References
Links
95353 on www.gwr813.org
95353 on www.vintagecarriagestrust.org
