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| − | }}1086 is one of four | + | }}'''GWR Corridor Composite (TK) 1086''' is one of four such coaches on the SVR, together with [[GWR 1087 Full Third |1087]], [[GWR 1116 Full Third |1116]] and [[GWR 1146 Full Third |1146]]. By the time they were built in 1938, CME Charles Collett had introduced more modern designs to succeed the 'bow-ended' stock. These included large picture windows to replace the external door to every compartment, with access to the coach being via vestibules at each end. Following a GWR policy decision in late 1937, the 1938 design was built to a more restricted loading gauge as used by the LNER and LMS, such vehicles being identified by a yellow disc on the body ends. The 1938 design also reintroduced two extra entry doors on the corridor side.<ref>[[Bibliography#Other References|Harris (1966)]] p. 104.</ref> These particular coaches have 8 compartments each seating 8 passengers, plus a toilet at each end of the coach. |
==Service== | ==Service== | ||
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> | 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> | ||
| − | + | 1086 continued in passenger service in the BR Western region until April 1965, when it withdrawn and transferred into [[Carriage and Wagon numbering# Internal User vehicles|Internal User stock]] as number 079154. It then formed part of GWR's 9-coach '''Swindon test train''', further details of which may be found under [[GWR 1146 Full Third |1146]]. | |
==Preservation== | ==Preservation== | ||
| − | The entire 9-coach test train was sold into preservation in 1969, with the four | + | The entire 9-coach test train was sold into preservation in 1969, with the four TKs and [[GWR 7284 Composite|Corridor Composite 7284]] being bought for the SVR and arriving on 19 December. All four Full Thirds were restored between 1970 and 1974, 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]] in the mid to late 1970s (for which 1086 received [[TOPS codes|TOPS Code]] 99234) as well as on the SVR itself. The coach was also used in Carlton's made-for-TV movie '[[Goodnight Mister Tom]]' in 1998 along with two other Great western coaches. |
| − | + | 1086 is in service and is normally used in [[Carriages#The carriage sets|set GW]]. It is finished in GWR 1934-42 livery featuring the ‘shirt-button’ roundel, and is owned by a [[Great Western (SVR) Assoc. | Great Western (SVR) Association]] member<ref>[http://www.gw-svr-a.org.uk/stock_list.html The Great Western (SVR) Association stock list] (Retrieved 10 October 2019)</ref>. | |
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Revision as of 15:30, 1 February 2021
| 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 |
| Length | 60ft 11¼in |
| Weight | 31t 9cwt |
| Seats | 64 third |
| 1969 | Entered preservation on SVRSevern Valley Railway |
GWRGreat Western Railway Corridor CompositeCarriage having more than one class of seating, ie First and Third or latterly First and Standard. (TK) 1086 is one of four such coaches on the SVRSevern Valley Railway, together with 1087, 1116 and 1146. By the time they were built in 1938, CMEChief Mechanical Engineer Charles CollettCharles Benjamin Collett, Chief Mechanical Engineer (CME) of the Great Western Railway 1922-1941 had introduced more modern designs to succeed the 'bow-ended' stock. These included large picture windows to replace the external door to every compartment, with access to the coach being via vestibules at each end. Following a GWRGreat Western Railway policy decision in late 1937, the 1938 design was built to a more restricted loading gauge as used by the LNERLondon & North Eastern Railway and LMSLondon Midland & Scottish Railway, such vehicles being identified by a yellow disc on the body ends. The 1938 design also reintroduced two extra entry doors on the corridor side.[1] These particular coaches have 8 compartments each seating 8 passengers, plus a toilet at each end of the coach.
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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.[2]
1086 continued in passenger service in the BRBritish Rail or British Railways Western region until April 1965, when it withdrawn and transferred into Internal User stock as number 079154. It then formed part of GWRGreat Western Railway's 9-coach Swindon test train, further details of which may be found under 1146.
Preservation
The entire 9-coach test train was sold into preservation in 1969, with the four TKs and Corridor Composite 7284 being bought for the SVRSevern Valley Railway and arriving on 19 December. All four Full Thirds were restored between 1970 and 1974, and saw service on SVR excursions on the main line in the mid to late 1970s (for which 1086 received TOPS Code 99234) as well as on the SVRSevern Valley Railway itself. The coach was also used in Carlton's made-for-TV movie 'Goodnight Mister Tom' in 1998 along with two other Great western coaches.
1086 is in service and is normally used in set GW. It is finished in GWRGreat Western Railway 1934-42 livery featuring the ‘shirt-button’ roundel, and is owned by a Great Western (SVR) Association member[3].
See also
References
- ↑ Harris (1966) p. 104.
- ↑ Harris (1966) pp.100,154.
- ↑ The Great Western (SVR) Association stock list (Retrieved 10 October 2019)
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