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DB991124 (the DB prefix indicating a Departmental vehicle of BR origin) was part of a single batch of 120 of these wagons built by BR at Swindon between December 1949 and August 1950. <ref name=SB9>SVR Stock Book Ninth Edition</ref>. | DB991124 (the DB prefix indicating a Departmental vehicle of BR origin) was part of a single batch of 120 of these wagons built by BR at Swindon between December 1949 and August 1950. <ref name=SB9>SVR Stock Book Ninth Edition</ref>. | ||
− | It arrived on the SVR on 18 December 1990 from Southall, London, owned by Mr J J Smith.<ref name=SB9/> It was regularly used by the P-Way department as a spoil carrier, although by 2012 it was stored in [[Kidderminster Carriage Shed]].<ref>Gareth Price Photo</ref> | + | It arrived on the SVR on 18 December 1990 from Southall, London, owned by Mr J J Smith.<ref name=SB9/> It was regularly used by the P-Way department as a spoil carrier, although by 2012 it was stored in [[Kidderminster Carriage Shed]].<ref>Gareth Price Photo</ref> It was photographed at Bridgnorth in 2017 (main picture) and in course of being repainted at Arley in May 2021 (below). |
+ | <gallery mode=packed heights=200px style="text-align:left"> | ||
+ | BR_991124_20210526.jpg|In course of being painted at Arley in May 2021. | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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*[http://www.ws.rhrp.org.uk/ws/WagonInfo.asp?Ref=9638 991124 on Railway Heritage Register On-Line] | *[http://www.ws.rhrp.org.uk/ws/WagonInfo.asp?Ref=9638 991124 on Railway Heritage Register On-Line] | ||
*[https://www.flickr.com/photos/svr_enthusiast/6867272746/ Gareth Price photo in [[Kidderminster Carriage Shed]] in March 2012 on Flickr] | *[https://www.flickr.com/photos/svr_enthusiast/6867272746/ Gareth Price photo in [[Kidderminster Carriage Shed]] in March 2012 on Flickr] | ||
+ | *[https://paulbartlett.zenfolio.com/brtunny Paul Bartlett photos of TUNNYs in service.] |
Revision as of 17:01, 1 June 2021
BRBritish Rail or British Railways 991124 'Tunny' Ballast Wagon | |
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991124 at Bridgnorth in July 2017 (Gareth Price) | |
Built By | BRBritish Rail or British Railways Swindon |
Status | Operational |
Number | DB991124 |
History | |
Built | 1950 |
Diagram | 1/568 |
Lot | 2091 |
Type | 4-wheel ballast wagon |
Capacity | 20 tons |
Telegraphic code | TUNNY |
TOPS code | ZCO |
1990 | Arrived on SVRSevern Valley Railway |
Service and preservation
DB991124 (the DB prefix indicating a DepartmentalRolling stock used for the railway’s own functions (engineering etc.) rather than for general passenger or goods traffic. vehicle of BRBritish Rail or British Railways origin) was part of a single batch of 120 of these wagons built by BRBritish Rail or British Railways at Swindon between December 1949 and August 1950. [2].
It arrived on the SVRSevern Valley Railway on 18 December 1990 from Southall, London, owned by Mr J J Smith.[2] It was regularly used by the P-Way department as a spoil carrier, although by 2012 it was stored in Kidderminster Carriage Shed.[3] It was photographed at Bridgnorth in 2017 (main picture) and in course of being repainted at Arley in May 2021 (below).
See also
References
- ↑ Larkin Vol 1 (2011) p.12.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 SVRSevern Valley Railway Stock Book Ninth Edition
- ↑ Gareth Price Photo