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[[File:GWR C77 TK 1116 at Bridgnorth.jpg|thumb|200px|right|GWR 1116 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]]. They were built at Swindon to diagram number C77 as lot number 1593. After passenger service, 1116 was built later numbered 079157 and 99231. The former number signified 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 four of the SVR TKs formed part of the Swindon GWR test train which was used for load testing of diesel locomotives. 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 SVR excursions on the main line as well as on the SVR itself. As of July 2015, 1116 is in 1938 service and bought is normally used in set GW2. 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]] in 1969. ==Sources==Railway Heritage Register Carriage Survey<br>SVR Stock Book Ninth Edition
==See also==
[http://www.gw-svr-a.org.uk/1086.html 1116 on www.gw-svr-a.org.uk]<br>
[http://www.cs.vintagecarriagestrust.org/se/CarriageInfo.asp?Ref=101 1116 on www.vintagecarriagestrust.org]
[[Category:As of 2015-07]]
