Difference between revisions of "British Sugar 136 Open Wagon"
From SVR Wiki
m (Category added) |
(additional info and history, add infobox etc) |
||
Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
− | + | {{Infobox wagon | |
− | This | + | |image = BS_136_20160218.jpg |
+ | |caption = Ex British Sugar open Wagon numbered ‘Highley Mining Co 136’ | ||
+ | |construc = | ||
+ | |status = Stored awaiting overhaul | ||
+ | |wagno = "Highley Mining Co 136" | ||
+ | |othernos = 177686, B.S.C. 5, | ||
+ | |designed = | ||
+ | |diagram = | ||
+ | |lot = | ||
+ | |wagtype = 4-w 7-plank open | ||
+ | |capacity = 13 tons | ||
+ | |telcode = | ||
+ | |topscode = OMO | ||
+ | |brakes = | ||
+ | |built = 1946 | ||
+ | |years1 = 1969 | ||
+ | |events1 = Presented to SVR | ||
+ | |years2 = 1970 | ||
+ | |events2 = Restored | ||
+ | |years3 = | ||
+ | |events3 = | ||
+ | }}This 7-plank 13 ton capacity tippler wagon was one of 10 donated to the SVR in July 1969 by the British Sugar Corporation at [[Foley Park]]. A further four were donated in May 1971, although by 1990 all but 4 had been cut up as beyond economical repair.<ref>SVR Stock Book Ninth Edition</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | The original builder and works number of this wagon are not recorded, although it was registered as number 177686 in 1946 and carried the number B.S.C. 5. It was the first of the 10 that arrived in July 1969 to be restored, for which it was given the fictitious livery of Highley Mining Co No 136.<ref>SVR Stock Book Seventh Edition</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{As of|2018}} the wagon is stored adjacent to [[Kidderminster Railway Museum]] awaiting overhaul. | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Line 10: | Line 35: | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
− | + | <references/> | |
− | |||
==Links== | ==Links== |
Revision as of 17:06, 18 December 2018
British Sugar 136 Open Wagon | |
---|---|
Ex British Sugar open Wagon numbered ‘Highley Mining Co 136’ | |
Status | Stored awaiting overhaul |
Number | "Highley Mining Co 136" |
Other Numbers | 177686, B.S.C. 5, |
History | |
Built | 1946 |
Type | 4-w 7-plank open |
Capacity | 13 tons |
TOPS code | OMO |
1969 | Presented to SVRSevern Valley Railway |
1970 | Restored |
The original builder and works number of this wagon are not recorded, although it was registered as number 177686 in 1946 and carried the number B.S.C. 5. It was the first of the 10 that arrived in July 1969 to be restored, for which it was given the fictitious livery of Highley Mining Co No 136.[2]
As of 2018[update] the wagon is stored adjacent to Kidderminster Railway Museum awaiting overhaul.
See also
References
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway Stock Book Ninth Edition
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway Stock Book Seventh Edition