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[http://www.gwr813.org/pagew59.html 58725 on www.gwr813.org]<br> |
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*[http://www.ws.rhrp.org.uk/ws/WagonInfo.asp?Ref=9648 58725 on Railway Heritage Register On-Line] |
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[https://forum.svr-online.org.uk/viewtopic.php?t=3340&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight= SVR Forum thread with pictures of 2015 restoration] |
*[https://forum.svr-online.org.uk/viewtopic.php?t=3340&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight= SVR Forum thread with pictures of 2015 restoration] |
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Revision as of 16:23, 9 April 2019
| GWR 58725 Improvised Gunpowder Van | |
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 GWR 58725 Improvised Gunpowder Van | |
| Built By | GWR Swindon |
| Status | Operational |
| Number | 58725 |
| Other Numbers | W 204988 |
| History | |
| Built | 1896 |
| Diagram | V6 |
| Lot | 117 |
| Type | 4-wheel ventilated van |
| Capacity | 10 tons |
| Telegraphic code | CONE |
| 1977 | Arrived on SVR |
| 1985 | GWR 150 main line appearance |
Originally built as an Iron Mink in 1896, 58725 was converted to an Improvised Gunpowder Van (telegraph code CONE) and loaned to the Southern Railway in 1938. Modifications included the blocking of the vents at each end. It was reconverted back to a standard goods van upon its return to the GWR in 1945. The wagon later saw service post-war with BR(W) and the Longmoor Military Railway.[1] It also carried the number W 204988.
58725 arrived on the SVR in April 1977 from Great Bridge. Evidence of its SR livery was discovered during restoration in 1980. In 1985, it appeared on the main line when it was used in the GW 150 demonstration freight train which ran to Newport behind GWR freight loco 2857.[2]
58725 received further repaints in 1997[3] and 2011 (roof only).[4] It is owned by The GWR 813 Preservation Fund and was most recently restored as a gunpowder van during 2015[5].