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{{Infobox carriage | {{Infobox carriage | ||
|image = | |image = GWR_9654_20170401.jpg | ||
|caption = GWR | |caption = GWR 9654 at Kidderminster (Apr 2017) | ||
|construc = GWR Swindon | |construc = GWR Swindon | ||
|status = | |status = Operational | ||
|carno = | |carno = 9654 | ||
|othernos = | |othernos = DW150326 (or DW150033) | ||
|designed = Collett | |designed = Collett | ||
|diagram = H32 / H52 | |diagram = H32 / H52 | ||
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|length = 58ft 0¼in | |length = 58ft 0¼in | ||
|weight = 31t 12cwt (as rebuilt) | |weight = 31t 12cwt (as rebuilt) | ||
|built = | |built = 1925 (rebuilt 1937) | ||
|seats = 56 third | |seats = 56 third | ||
|years1 = 1980 | |years1 = 1980 | ||
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|years2 = 1981 | |years2 = 1981 | ||
|events2 = Loan to SVR | |events2 = Loan to SVR | ||
|years3 = | |years3 = 2007 | ||
|events3 = | |events3 = Gifted to SVR | ||
|years4 = | |years4 = 2010 | ||
|events4 = | |events4 = Overhaul commenced | ||
|years5 = | |years5 = 2018 | ||
|events5 = | |events5 = Overhaul completed | ||
|years6 = | |years6 = | ||
|events6 = | |events6 = | ||
}}GWR | }}GWR 9654 is a Collett bow-ended Restaurant Third Open (RTO) carriage. | ||
== | ==Service== | ||
9654 was built in 1925 to Diagram H32 and initially formed one end of three-car articulated (“Tri-art”) dining set H32, which was rebuilt as three single units in 1937.<ref>Railway Heritage Register Carriage Survey</ref> | |||
9654 later saw Departmental use as No DW 150326<ref> Railway Heritage Register Carriage Survey, SVR Stock Book states DW 150033</ref> in the second WR Control Train. These control trains were established by the Government during the 1960s as mobile communication control centres in the event of a nuclear attack. This particular train was stored in the Carriage Shed at Craven Arms, and also included sister coach [[GWR 9653 Restaurant Third|9653]] and five Full Thirds.<ref name=SVR157>SVR News 157</ref> | |||
== | ==Preservation== | ||
When the train was disbanded, the coaches were put up for tender. The [[Great Western (SVR) Assoc.]] bid for both 9653 and 9654, but were thwarted by the NRM who claimed both for the National Collection.<ref name=SVR157/> However the Association successfully negotiated with the NRM for the pair to come to the SVR on loan; both arrived on the SVR from York on 18 August 1981. After arrival both coaches were restored and saw regular use on dining trains.<ref>SVR Stock Book Ninth Edition</ref> | |||
An agreement was reached in spring 2007 whereby 9654 was gifted to [[Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) PLC | SVR(H)]].<ref name=SVR157/> A stop-start overhaul commenced in 2010 due to economic considerations.<ref>SVR News 200</ref> By 2015, 9654 was stored awaiting recommenced overhaul, having received a coating of blue protective paint (pictured below). In 2017 it was at [[Bewdley]] for work including repainting and the fitment of the correct pattern of luggage racks, with outstanding works including lavatories and seating. It was completed in July 2018.<ref>SVR News 203</ref> | |||
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GWR_9654_20150718.jpg|GWR 9654 in July 2015 | |||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Carriages | *[[Carriages]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
*[http://www.cs.rhrp.org.uk/se/CarriageInfo.asp?Ref= | *[http://www.cs.rhrp.org.uk/se/CarriageInfo.asp?Ref=263 9654 on Railway Heritage Register On-Line] | ||
{{CarriageNavbox}} | {{CarriageNavbox}} | ||
[[Category: Carriage Type RTO]] | [[Category: Carriage Type RTO]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category: Rolling stock owned by SVR(H)]] | ||
[[Category:Rolling stock previously part of emergency control trains]] | [[Category:Rolling stock previously part of emergency control trains]] | ||
Revision as of 15:31, 18 October 2019
| GWR 9654 Restaurant Third | |
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 GWR 9654 at Kidderminster (Apr 2017) | |
| Built By | GWR Swindon |
| Status | Operational |
| Number | 9654 |
| Other numbers | DW150326 (or DW150033) |
| History | |
| Built | 1925 (rebuilt 1937) |
| Designed By | Collett |
| Diagram | H32 / H52 |
| Lot | 1359 |
| Type | RTO |
| Length | 58ft 0¼in |
| Weight | 31t 12cwt (as rebuilt) |
| Seats | 56 third |
| 1980 | Preserved (NRM) |
| 1981 | Loan to SVR |
| 2007 | Gifted to SVR |
| 2010 | Overhaul commenced |
| 2018 | Overhaul completed |
GWR 9654 is a Collett bow-ended Restaurant Third Open (RTO) carriage.
Service[edit | edit source]
9654 was built in 1925 to Diagram H32 and initially formed one end of three-car articulated (“Tri-art”) dining set H32, which was rebuilt as three single units in 1937.[1]
9654 later saw Departmental use as No DW 150326[2] in the second WR Control Train. These control trains were established by the Government during the 1960s as mobile communication control centres in the event of a nuclear attack. This particular train was stored in the Carriage Shed at Craven Arms, and also included sister coach 9653 and five Full Thirds.[3]
Preservation[edit | edit source]
When the train was disbanded, the coaches were put up for tender. The Great Western (SVR) Assoc. bid for both 9653 and 9654, but were thwarted by the NRM who claimed both for the National Collection.[3] However the Association successfully negotiated with the NRM for the pair to come to the SVR on loan; both arrived on the SVR from York on 18 August 1981. After arrival both coaches were restored and saw regular use on dining trains.[4]
An agreement was reached in spring 2007 whereby 9654 was gifted to SVR(H).[3] A stop-start overhaul commenced in 2010 due to economic considerations.[5] By 2015, 9654 was stored awaiting recommenced overhaul, having received a coating of blue protective paint (pictured below). In 2017 it was at Bewdley for work including repainting and the fitment of the correct pattern of luggage racks, with outstanding works including lavatories and seating. It was completed in July 2018.[6]
GWR 9654 in July 2015
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