Difference between revisions of "London Transport ‘Herring’ Ballast Hopper Wagons"
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In 1985, 410 and 436 appeared on the main line when they were used used in the [[The Severn Valley Railway on the main line#SVR Wagons used on the main line in preservation| GW 150 demonstration freight train]] which ran to Newport behind [[2857|GWR freight loco 2857]].<ref>SVR News 78</ref> | In 1985, 410 and 436 appeared on the main line when they were used used in the [[The Severn Valley Railway on the main line#SVR Wagons used on the main line in preservation| GW 150 demonstration freight train]] which ran to Newport behind [[2857|GWR freight loco 2857]].<ref>SVR News 78</ref> | ||
| − | The wagons | + | The wagons saw regular use on Permanent Way duties on the railway until superseded by other larger ballast hoppers, including a 24 ton [[BR 'Dogfish' Ballast Hopper Wagons|BR 'Dogfish' Ballast Hopper Wagon]] and six 40 ton [[BR 'Seacow' 40t Bogie Ballast Hoppers| BR 'Seacow' 40t Ballast Hoppers]]. On 8 May 2021 they were moved to the [[Stourport Triangle]]. |
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[[Category: Rolling stock owned by SVR(H)]] | [[Category: Rolling stock owned by SVR(H)]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Rolling stock at the Stourport Triangle]] | ||
Revision as of 21:53, 8 May 2021
| London Transport ‘Herring’ Ballast Hopper Wagons | |
|---|---|
 Three Herring ballast hoppers in an engineers train | |
| Built By | See table |
| Status | In service |
| Number | See table |
| History | |
| Built | See table |
| Diagram | P6 / P20 |
| Type | 4-wheel steel ballast hopper |
| Capacity | 20 tons |
| Telegraphic code | HERRING |
| 1984 | Arrived on the SVRSevern Valley Railway |
| 1985 | GW 150 main line appearance |
The SVRSevern Valley Railway’s wagons are numbered as follows:
| Number | Built | Built by | Wagon Survey | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HW 410 | 1938 | GRCWGloucester Railway Carriage and Wagon Company | Link | |
| HW 411 | 1938 | GRCWGloucester Railway Carriage and Wagon Company | Link | |
| HW 436 | 1965 | BRBritish Rail or British Railways Shildon | Link |
Service
The two early examples were originally ordered by the London Passenger Transport Board in 1936 for use on planned extension works on London Underground such as the extension of the Northern Line to Potters Bar. These works were cancelled in 1938 due to the impending war. The third example was not built until the mid-1960s.[2]
Preservation
The three ballast hoppers were acquired by SVR(H) in early 1984 and were initially intended for use in completing the extension to Kidderminster. Delays in receiving the LROLight Railway Order meant they were marooned in a goods yard at Shirebrook in Derbyshire, only arriving on the morning of 23 July 1984, the Monday of the final week before opening. They were immediately brought into use, greatly speeding up the final ballasting, lifting packing and slueing which was required at Kidderminster.[2][3]
In 1985, 410 and 436 appeared on the main line when they were used used in the GW 150 demonstration freight train which ran to Newport behind GWR freight loco 2857.[4]
The wagons saw regular use on Permanent Way duties on the railway until superseded by other larger ballast hoppers, including a 24 ton BR 'Dogfish' Ballast Hopper Wagon and six 40 ton BR 'Seacow' 40t Ballast Hoppers. On 8 May 2021 they were moved to the Stourport Triangle.
Gallery
HW 410
HW 411
HW 436
