LMS 730866 Goods Brake Van
LMS 730866 Goods Brake Van | |
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LMS Brake Van 730866 at Bewdley (2015) | |
Built By | LMS Derby |
Status | Operational |
Number | 730866 |
Other Numbers | DM 730866 |
History | |
Built | 1940 |
Diagram | D2036 |
Lot | 1278 |
Type | 20T Brake Van |
Telegraphic code | CAP (TOPS) |
Brakes | Through piped |
1990 | Entered preservation on SVR |
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730866 was built at Derby in 1940 as Lot 1278 to Diagram D2036.[2]. It also saw Departmental use, having carried the number DM 760866. Its working life ended at Radyr in south Wales. [1]
Preservation
Owning group the 2857 Society decided to purchase an LMS Brake Van and inspected a number before identifying 730866 as an example in good condition. It was purchased from BR for £800 and moved from Radyr by rail to the C&W Maintenance shops at Cathays, near Cardiff. From there it was transported by road to the SVR, arriving at Kidderminster on 17 February 1990.[3]
After arrival, 730866 was restored and repainted in LMS brown livery. It saw use in the SVR ‘Steam School’ during the 1990s, although this ended when it became a requirement to use a vacuum brake fitted vehicle. However it remains in working order and is used regularly in works trains. It has also been used to give brake van rides at galas and special events.