GWR 65620 'Vanfit' Covered Goods Van
GWR 65620 'Vanfit' Covered Goods Van | |
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GWR 65620 'Vanfit' Covered Goods Van | |
Built By | GWR Swindon |
Status | Operational |
Number | 65620 |
History | |
Built | 1945-47 |
Diagram | V36 |
Lot | 1467 |
Type | 4-wheel ventilated van |
Capacity | 12 tons |
Telegraphic code | VANFIT |
Brakes | vac fitted |
1976 | Arrived on SVR |
65620 was rescued from Barry Scrapyard in 1975, arriving on the SVR in January 1976. The '7714 Group', who had use of it as a store, recanvassed the roof in 1979[3] and it received a repaint in 1982[4]. An overhaul including replacement of the doors was carried out in 1993.[3]
A more comprehensive overhaul was carried out in 2005-6 with the roof canvas and the panels from two ends and one side being replaced.[5] The majority of the other panels were replaced in yet another overhaul in 2015.[6]
65620 is owned by The GWR 813 Preservation Fund.