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− | BR Mark 1 Corridor Second (SK) | + | |image = BR_25686_20150307.jpg |
+ | |caption = BR Corridor Second 25686 | ||
+ | |construc = BR Wolverton | ||
+ | |status = Static use | ||
+ | |carno = 25686 | ||
+ | |livery = Green (unlined) | ||
+ | |othernos = M25686, W25686, W18686 | ||
+ | |designed = | ||
+ | |diagram = 146 | ||
+ | |lot = 30426 | ||
+ | |cartype = [[:Category:Carriage Type SK|SK]] | ||
+ | |topscode = [[:Category:Carriage Type SK|AA21]] | ||
+ | |seats = 64 (as built) | ||
+ | |built = 1958 | ||
+ | |years1 = 1986 | ||
+ | |events1 = Entered preservation | ||
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+ | }}The BR Mark 1 Corridor Second (SK) was the most prolific of the Mark 1 passenger stock, with more than 2,200 built. Those in the Western and Southern regions seated eight per compartment, while those on Midland and Eastern routes seated six per compartment. Early examples featured veneered walls, while later batches used formica laminates. The SKs were an early candidate for withdrawal, being replaced by Mark 2 Open, HST sets and Networker Turbo units<ref name = StockBook>SVR Stock Book 9th edition</ref><ref name = SVRCT>SVR Charitable Trust</ref>. | ||
− | 25686 | + | ==Service and preservation== |
+ | 25686 was built at Wolverton in 1958 to Diagram 146 (AA201), Lot 30426. It entered service in the London Midland region in 1958, transferring to the Western region in June 1981. In September 1983 it was renumbered W18686<ref>[[Bibliography#Other References|Longworth (2013)]] pp.143-4, 119.</ref> | ||
− | == | + | 25686 arrived on the SVR on 11 December 1986 from Old Oak Common. It is owned by [[Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) PLC | SVR(H)]]<ref name = StockBook/> and is one of four such coaches converted for use as staff accommodation at [[Bridgnorth]], where it can be seen in "George's siding" adjacent to Platform 1. |
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− | + | ==See also== | |
+ | *[[Carriages#BR Designed Coaches | List of carriages]] | ||
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+ | ==References== | ||
+ | <references /> | ||
==Links== | ==Links== | ||
− | [http://www.cs. | + | *[http://www.cs.rhrp.org.uk/se/CarriageInfo.asp?Ref=1773 25686 on Railway Heritage Register On-Line] |
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− | : [[ | + | [[Category: Carriage Type SK]] |
− | + | [[Category:Rolling stock, other than locomotives, at Bridgnorth]] | |
+ | [[Category: Rolling stock owned by SVR(H)]] | ||
+ | [[Category: Carriages used for volunteer staff accommodation]] |
Latest revision as of 15:22, 7 November 2019
BRBritish Rail or British Railways 25686 Corridor Second | |
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BRBritish Rail or British Railways Corridor Second 25686 | |
Built By | BRBritish Rail or British Railways Wolverton |
Status | Static use |
Number | 25686 |
Livery | Green (unlined) |
Other numbers | M25686, W25686, W18686 |
History | |
Built | 1958 |
Diagram | 146 |
Lot | 30426 |
Type | SK |
TOPS code | AA21 |
Seats | 64 (as built) |
1986 | Entered preservation |
The BRBritish Rail or British Railways Mark 1 Corridor Second (SK) was the most prolific of the Mark 1 passenger stock, with more than 2,200 built. Those in the Western and Southern regions seated eight per compartment, while those on Midland and Eastern routes seated six per compartment. Early examples featured veneered walls, while later batches used formica laminates. The SKs were an early candidate for withdrawal, being replaced by Mark 2 Open, HST sets and Networker Turbo units[1][2].
Service and preservation
25686 was built at Wolverton in 1958 to Diagram 146 (AA201), Lot 30426. It entered service in the London Midland region in 1958, transferring to the Western region in June 1981. In September 1983 it was renumbered W18686[3]
25686 arrived on the SVRSevern Valley Railway on 11 December 1986 from Old Oak Common. It is owned by SVR(H)[1] and is one of four such coaches converted for use as staff accommodation at Bridgnorth, where it can be seen in "George's siding" adjacent to Platform 1.
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 SVRSevern Valley Railway Stock Book 9th edition
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway Charitable Trust
- ↑ Longworth (2013) pp.143-4, 119.
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