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− | }} | + | }}Between the mid-1980s and 2021 the SVR was home to three ex-London Underground 20 ton steel Ballast Hopper Wagons. The design of these originated with the 1902 GWR Diagram P6 20 ton Ballast Hopper<ref>[http://paulbartlett.zenfolio.com/gwrherring Paul Bartlett]</ref> and later 1945 GWR/BR Diagram P22 Ballast Hopper. These were not given a telegraphic code by the GWR, but were given the type name 'Herring' by BR. The London Underground examples include 'foldback' buffers to allow use with L.T. electric loco stock. |
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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− | The wagons saw regular use on Permanent Way duties on the railway until superseded by other larger ballast hoppers, including a 24 ton [[BR 'Dogfish' Ballast Hopper Wagons|BR 'Dogfish' Ballast Hopper Wagon]] and six 40 ton [[BR 'Seacow' 40t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]]. | + | The wagons saw regular use on Permanent Way duties on the railway until superseded by other larger ballast hoppers, including a 24 ton [[BR 'Dogfish' Ballast Hopper Wagons|BR 'Dogfish' Ballast Hopper Wagon]] and six 40 ton [[BR 'Seacow' 40t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]]. Two of the wagons, HW 410 and HW 436 were relocated to the Mid Hants Railway in late June 2020<ref>[https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/rolling-stock-movements.7891/page-25#post-2673322 Mid Hants Instagram via National Preservation Forum] (Retrieved 30 June 2021)</ref>. |
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== |
Revision as of 17:07, 30 June 2021
London Transport ‘Herring’ Ballast Hopper Wagons | |
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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 were numbered as follows:
Number | Built | Built by | Wagon Survey | Notes |
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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 |
Two of the three wagons left the SVRSevern Valley Railway in June 2021.
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. Two of the wagons, HW 410 and HW 436 were relocated to the Mid Hants Railway in late June 2020[5].
Gallery
See also
References
- ↑ Paul Bartlett
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 SVRSevern Valley Railway Stock Book Ninth Edition
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway News 73
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway News 78
- ↑ Mid Hants Instagram via National Preservation Forum (Retrieved 30 June 2021)