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===GW(SVR)A ownership=== | ===GW(SVR)A ownership=== | ||
− | Ownership passed to the [[Great Western (SVR) Assoc.]] in 2014 in a deal that saw the 2857 Society’s spares transferred to [[GWR 143 Tool & Packing Van]], allowing the [[The LNER Carriage Group|LNER Carriage Group]], who are based in [[Bewdley Down Yard]] to use 5043 to use it as a workshop and stores.<ref>2857 Society newsletter issue 82</ref> Shortly after taking ownership the GW(SVR)A announced its long term aspiration to convert this vehicle to a replica of a GWR Composite Diner to Diagram H33. | + | Ownership passed to the [[Great Western (SVR) Assoc.]] in 2014 in a deal that saw the 2857 Society’s spares transferred to [[GWR 143 Tool & Packing Van]], allowing the [[The LNER Carriage Group|LNER Carriage Group]], who are based in [[Bewdley Down Yard]] to use 5043 to use it as a workshop and stores.<ref>2857 Society newsletter issue 82</ref> Shortly after taking ownership the GW(SVR)A announced its long term aspiration to convert this vehicle to a replica of a GWR Composite Diner to Diagram H33. The SVR, however, requires good quality wheelchair accessible accommodation (and a GWR design Buffet Car) for set GW2 and the H33 design is eminently adaptable for this purpose. |
===SVR(H) ownership and intended conversion=== | ===SVR(H) ownership and intended conversion=== | ||
− | In March 2017 the GW(SVR)A and SVR(H) exchanged 5043 for [[GWR 4786 Full Third]]. | + | In March 2017 the GW(SVR)A and SVR(H) exchanged 5043 for [[GWR 4786 Full Third]]. Conversion and restoration is being carried out by [[The LNER (SVR) Coach Fund]] who have experience of this kind of work, and this coach became their next project following restoration of [[GWR 17410 'Toad' 20T Goods Brake Van]].<ref>[http://www.svrlive.com/kr-by-c-and-w SVRLive 30 March 2017]</ref> |
− | The plan is to have saloon accommodation for disabled passengers and their companions at one end and an accessible buffet counter at the other. Entry will be via central double doors with an adjacent disabled WC. The external appearance will be of a GWR H33 composite Kitchen Diner. It will replicate the later condition of GWR catering vehicles, which were all rebuilt in a programme that lasted from 1937 to 1952. There were many variations, but they all gained flush sided steel panelling with sliding shutters replacing the original | + | The plan is to have saloon accommodation for disabled passengers and their companions at one end and an accessible buffet counter at the other. Entry will be via central double doors with an adjacent disabled WC. The external appearance will indeed be of a GWR H33 composite Kitchen Diner (see above). It will replicate the later condition of GWR catering vehicles, which were all rebuilt in a programme that lasted from 1937 to 1952. There were many variations, but they all gained flush sided steel panelling with sliding shutters replacing the original 'hopper' type opening toplights, a much more practical arrangement that vastly reduced the window's tendency to leak. <ref>[http://forum.svra.org.uk/viewtopic.php?p=50670#50670 SVR Unofficial Form 30 May 2016]</ref> The General Arrangement drawing of the proposal, prepared by Peter Simpson of the GW(SVR)A, can be viewed as a pdf at File:http://www.svrwiki.com/version1241/images/f/f8/5043_elevation_drg_v4c-2a.pdf |
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+ | ===Conversion work=== | ||
+ | Initial work involved sourcing fittings, undertaking a condition survey, obtaining costings, cleaning and painting the underframe and ordering a kit of bodyside frame components.<ref>[http://www.lnersvrcoachfund.org.uk/gwr5043.html LNER Carriage Group] (Retrieved 2 January 2018)</ref> Work commenced in earnest following a shunt on 7 November 2017 which moved 5043 into position for restoration to commence. {{As of|2017|12}} work has started on the bodywork, framing and windows.<ref>[http://www.svrlive.com/collett-5043 SVRLive news page]</ref> | ||
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+ | ===Completion date=== | ||
+ | The LNER Carriage Group anticipates a 2023 completion date. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
− | [[Carriages| List of carriages]] | + | [[Carriages| List of carriages]]<br> |
[[Rolling stock currently under restoration]] | [[Rolling stock currently under restoration]] | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
+ | [http://www.lnersvrcoachfund.org.uk/gwr5043.html 'GWR 5043 Wheelchair and Buffet Project' on LNER Carriage Group website] page added 6 November 2017<br> | ||
+ | [http://www.svrlive.com/collett-5043 SVRLive news page] includes social media updates of conversion work<br> | ||
[http://www.cs.vintagecarriagestrust.org/se/CarriageInfo.asp?Ref=202 5043 on vintagecarriagestrust.org]<br> | [http://www.cs.vintagecarriagestrust.org/se/CarriageInfo.asp?Ref=202 5043 on vintagecarriagestrust.org]<br> | ||
− | [http://www.2857.org.uk/2857_coach_5043.html 5043 on 2857.org.uk]<br> | + | [http://www.2857.org.uk/2857_coach_5043.html 5043 on 2857.org.uk] (archived page)<br> |
− | [http://www.gw-svr-a.org.uk/5043.html 5043 on gw-svr-a.org.uk] | + | [http://www.gw-svr-a.org.uk/5043.html 5043 on gw-svr-a.org.uk] (archived page) |
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Revision as of 12:34, 2 January 2018
GWRGreat Western Railway 9581 Wheelchair accessible Buffet Car | |
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GWRGreat Western Railway Full Third 5043 in Bewdley DownIn reference to the direction of travel means away from the major terminus (i.e. towards Bridgnorth on the present day SVR) Yard in 2015 | |
Built By | GWRGreat Western Railway Swindon |
Status | Static use |
Number | 5043 |
History | |
Built | 1928 |
Designed By | CollettCharles Benjamin Collett, Chief Mechanical Engineer (CME) of the Great Western Railway 1922-1941 |
Diagram | C54 |
Lot | 1383 |
Type | TK |
Seats | 64 third (as built) |
1981 | Arrived on SVRSevern Valley Railway |
5043 in preservation
The 2857 Society ownership
The coach was originally bought by the 2857 Society and arrived on the SVRSevern Valley Railway by rail in October 1981. It had been adapted for use as a mess coach in a breakdown train, including stripping out compartments and removing most of the internal partitions, fitting a stove and workbenches and blanking off of some of the doors and windows. On arrival, it served as the 2857 Society’s workshop, store and mess vehicle.
GW(SVR)AGreat Western (SVR) Association ownership
Ownership passed to the Great Western (SVR) Assoc. in 2014 in a deal that saw the 2857 Society’s spares transferred to GWR 143 Tool & Packing Van, allowing the LNER Carriage Group, who are based in Bewdley Down Yard to use 5043 to use it as a workshop and stores.[1] Shortly after taking ownership the GW(SVR)AGreat Western (SVR) Association announced its long term aspiration to convert this vehicle to a replica of a GWRGreat Western Railway CompositeCarriage having more than one class of seating, ie First and Third or latterly First and Standard. Diner to Diagram H33. The SVRSevern Valley Railway, however, requires good quality wheelchair accessible accommodation (and a GWRGreat Western Railway design Buffet Car) for set GW2 and the H33 design is eminently adaptable for this purpose.
SVRSevern Valley Railway(H) ownership and intended conversion
In March 2017 the GW(SVR)AGreat Western (SVR) Association and SVRSevern Valley Railway(H) exchanged 5043 for GWR 4786 Full Third. Conversion and restoration is being carried out by The LNER (SVR) Coach Fund who have experience of this kind of work, and this coach became their next project following restoration of GWR 17410 'Toad' 20T Goods Brake Van.[2]
The plan is to have saloon accommodation for disabled passengers and their companions at one end and an accessible buffet counter at the other. Entry will be via central double doors with an adjacent disabled WC. The external appearance will indeed be of a GWRGreat Western Railway H33 composite Kitchen Diner (see above). It will replicate the later condition of GWRGreat Western Railway catering vehicles, which were all rebuilt in a programme that lasted from 1937 to 1952. There were many variations, but they all gained flush sided steel panelling with sliding shutters replacing the original 'hopper' type opening toplights, a much more practical arrangement that vastly reduced the window's tendency to leak. [3] The General Arrangement drawing of the proposal, prepared by Peter Simpson of the GW(SVR)AGreat Western (SVR) Association, can be viewed as a pdf at File:http://www.svrwiki.com/version1241/images/f/f8/5043_elevation_drg_v4c-2a.pdf
Conversion work
Initial work involved sourcing fittings, undertaking a condition survey, obtaining costings, cleaning and painting the underframe and ordering a kit of bodyside frame components.[4] Work commenced in earnest following a shunt on 7 November 2017 which moved 5043 into position for restoration to commence. As of December 2017[update] work has started on the bodywork, framing and windows.[5]
Completion date
The LNERLondon & North Eastern Railway Carriage Group anticipates a 2023 completion date.
See also
List of carriages
Rolling stock currently under restoration
References
- ↑ 2857 Society newsletter issue 82
- ↑ SVRLive 30 March 2017
- ↑ SVR Unofficial Form 30 May 2016
- ↑ LNER Carriage Group (Retrieved 2 January 2018)
- ↑ SVRLive news page
Railway Heritage Register Carriage Survey
SVRSevern Valley Railway Stock Book Eighth Edition
Links
'GWR 5043 Wheelchair and Buffet Project' on LNER Carriage Group website page added 6 November 2017
SVRLive news page includes social media updates of conversion work
5043 on vintagecarriagestrust.org
5043 on 2857.org.uk (archived page)
5043 on gw-svr-a.org.uk (archived page)
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