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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. | 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. | ||
Revision as of 15:00, 21 July 2015
1116 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 1086, 1087 and 1146. They were built at Swindon to diagram number C77 as lot number 1593.
After passenger service, 1116 was later numbered 079157 and 99231. The former number signified DepartmentalRolling stock used for the railway’s own functions (engineering etc.) rather than for general passenger or goods traffic. 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.
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 SVRSevern Valley Railway excursions on the main line as well as on the SVRSevern Valley Railway itself.
As of July 2015, 1116 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. It is owned by The Great Western (SVR) Association.
Sources
Railway Heritage Register Carriage Survey
SVRSevern Valley Railway Stock Book Ninth Edition
Links
1116 on www.gw-svr-a.org.uk
1116 on www.vintagecarriagestrust.org
