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[[File:{{Infobox carriage|image = GWR C77 TK 1116 at Bridgnorth.jpg|caption = GWR 1116 Full Third|construc = GWR Swindon|status = In service|carno = 1116|othernos = 079157, 99231|designed = Collett|diagram = C77|lot = 1593|cartype = [[:Category:Carriage Type TK|thumbTK]]|300pxlength = 60ft 11&frac14;in|rightweight = 31t 9cwt|built = 1938|seats = 64 third|years1 = 1969|events1 = Entered preservation on SVR|years2 = |events2 = |years3 = |events3 = |years4 = |events4 = |years5 = |events5 = |years6 = |events6 = }}'''GWR Full Third 1116 ''' is one of four 1938-built Collett Corridor Third (TK) coaches on the SVR, along with [[GWR 1086 Full Third|1086]], [[GWR 1087 Full Third |1087]] and [[GWR 1146 Full Third |1146]]. These coaches seated 64 passengers in 8 third class compartments and were fitted with a lavatory at each end<ref name=Longworth>[[Bibliography#Other References|Longworth (2013)]] pp.54-55.</ref>.

1116 is one of ==Service==All four 1938-built Collett Corridor Third (TK) coaches on the SVR, along with [[GWR 1086 Full Third |1086]], [[GWR 1087 Full Third |1087]] and [[GWR 1146 Full Third |1146]]. They were built at Swindon to diagram number C77 as lot number 1593. Post-nationalisation, passenger service continued with BR(W) with the carriage being re-numbered W1116W in accordance with normal practice.<ref name=Longworth/>

After In 1965, 1116 was one of 9 coaches withdrawn from passenger serviceto form a test train, based at Swindon, 1116 which was later numbered 079157 and 99231used for load testing of diesel locomotives. The former For this role it received the number signified 079157, numbers in that range signifying Departmental 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 All four of the SVR TKs formed part of the Swindon GWR test train which was used for load testing of diesel locomotives. <ref>[[Bibliography#Other References|Longworth (2013)]] p.172.</ref>

==Preservation==The entire 9-coach test train was sold into preservation in 1969, with the four coaches being bought for the SVRand the others by Didcot. All 1116 arrived on 9 December.<ref>SVR Stock Book Ninth Edition</ref> The four Full Thirds acquired by the SVR 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.Heritage carriages used on the main line were assigned TOPS numbers, with 1116 being number 99231.<ref>Railway Heritage Register Carriage Survey</ref>

{{As of|2015|12}}1116 received a full repaint both inside and out, 1116 is panel repairs and new upholstery in service 2003 and is normally used a mechanical inspection and overhaul in set GW22006.<ref>[http://www. gw-svr-a.org.uk/1116_overhaul.html The Great Western (SVR) Association, 1116 overhaul] (Retrieved 10 October 2019)</ref> It was repainted at Bridgnorth between May and July 2019.<ref>GW(SVR)A Newsletter, Summer 2019</ref> It is finished in GWR 1934-42 livery featuring the ‘shirt-button’ roundel. It is owned by [[Great Western (SVR) Assoc. | The Great Western (SVR) Association]].

It 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> 1116 is normally used in [[Carriages#The carriage sets|set GW]].  ==SourcesSee also==[[Carriages| List of carriages]] ==References==Railway Heritage Register Carriage Survey<brreferences/>SVR Stock Book Ninth Edition

*[http://www.gw-svr-a.org.uk/1086.html 1116 on www.gw-svr-a.org.uk]<br>*[http://www.cs.vintagecarriagestrustrhrp.org.uk/se/CarriageInfo.asp?Ref=101 1116 on www.vintagecarriagestrust.orgRailway Heritage Register On-Line]