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| − | }}1086 is one of four 1938-built Collett Corridor Third (TK) coaches on the SVR, along with [[GWR 1087 Full Third |1087]], [[GWR 1116 Full Third |1116]] and [[GWR 1146 Full Third |1146]]. | + | }}1086 is one of four 1938-built Collett Corridor Third (TK) coaches on the SVR, along with [[GWR 1087 Full Third |1087]], [[GWR 1116 Full Third |1116]] and [[GWR 1146 Full Third |1146]]. |
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| + | They were built at Swindon to Diagram C77 Lot 1593 and were classed as 'Excursion Stock', the GWR emphasising that such stock was for excursion and party hire traffic only and capable of having a meal service to every seat.<ref>[[Bibliography#Other References|Harris (1966)]] pp.100,154.</ref> | ||
| + | After passenger service, 1086 was renumbered 079154 in 1965<ref>[[Bibliography#Other References|Longworth (2018)]] p.172.</ref> and also 99234<ref>Railway Heritage Register Carriage Survey</ref>. The former Internal User number signified Coaching stock within the Western Region that did not normally move or had its movements confined to a particular depot or yard. The latter number signifying hauled non-passenger carrying use; all four of the SVR TKs formed part of the Swindon GWR test train which was used for load testing of diesel locomotives. | ||
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| + | ==Preservation== | ||
The entire 9-coach test train was sold into preservation in 1969, with the four coaches being bought for the SVR. All four Full Thirds were restored between 1970 and 1973, and saw service on [[The Severn Valley Railway on the main line#SVR Carriages used on the main line | SVR excursions on the main line]] as well as on the SVR itself. The coach was also used in Carlton's 'Goodnight Mr Tom' program in 1998 along with 2 other Great western coaches . | The entire 9-coach test train was sold into preservation in 1969, with the four coaches being bought for the SVR. All four Full Thirds were restored between 1970 and 1973, and saw service on [[The Severn Valley Railway on the main line#SVR Carriages used on the main line | SVR excursions on the main line]] as well as on the SVR itself. The coach was also used in Carlton's 'Goodnight Mr Tom' program in 1998 along with 2 other Great western coaches . | ||
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Revision as of 16:56, 16 January 2019
| GWRGreat Western Railway 1086 Full Third | |
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 GWRGreat Western Railway 1086 Full Third | |
| Built By | GWRGreat Western Railway Swindon |
| Status | In service |
| Number | 1086 |
| Other numbers | W1086, W1096W, 079154, 99234 |
| History | |
| Built | 1938 |
| Designed By | CollettCharles Benjamin Collett, Chief Mechanical Engineer (CME) of the Great Western Railway 1922-1941 |
| Diagram | C77 |
| Lot | 1593 |
| Type | TK |
| Seats | 64 third |
| 1969 | Entered preservation on SVRSevern Valley Railway |
1086 is one of four 1938-built CollettCharles Benjamin Collett, Chief Mechanical Engineer (CME) of the Great Western Railway 1922-1941 Corridor Third (TK) coaches on the SVRSevern Valley Railway, along with 1087, 1116 and 1146.
Contents
Service
They were built at Swindon to Diagram C77 Lot 1593 and were classed as 'Excursion Stock', the GWRGreat Western Railway emphasising that such stock was for excursion and party hire traffic only and capable of having a meal service to every seat.[1]
After passenger service, 1086 was renumbered 079154 in 1965[2] and also 99234[3]. The former Internal UserRolling stock used for the railway’s internal purposes (stores etc.) at one fixed location. number signified Coaching stock within the Western Region that did not normally move or had its movements confined to a particular depot or yard. The latter number signifying hauled non-passenger carrying use; all four of the SVRSevern Valley Railway TKs formed part of the Swindon GWRGreat Western Railway test train which was used for load testing of diesel locomotives.
Preservation
The entire 9-coach test train was sold into preservation in 1969, with the four coaches being bought for the SVRSevern Valley Railway. All four Full Thirds were restored between 1970 and 1973, and saw service on SVR excursions on the main line as well as on the SVRSevern Valley Railway itself. The coach was also used in Carlton's 'Goodnight Mr Tom' program in 1998 along with 2 other Great western coaches .
1087 is in service and is normally used in set GW2. It is finished in GWRGreat Western Railway 1934-42 livery featuring the ‘shirt-button’ roundel, and is owned by The Great Western (SVR) Association.
See also
References
- ↑ Harris (1966) pp.100,154.
- ↑ Longworth (2018) p.172.
- ↑ Railway Heritage Register Carriage Survey
Links
1086 on www.gw-svr-a.org.uk
1086 on www.vintagecarriagestrust.org
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