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Breakdown Tool Van 112 was built at Swindon in 1904. In service these 6-wheel Tool Vans carried a large selection of equipment and lifting tackle, and were paired with Riding/Dormitory Vans. They were vacuum-braked to permit fast running to the scene of accidents and breakdowns on the railway. 112 was based at nearby Stourbridge Shed, and was paired with short wheelbase Riding Van [[GWR 118 Tool/Riding Van | GWR 118]]. | Breakdown Tool Van 112 was built at Swindon in 1904. In service these 6-wheel Tool Vans carried a large selection of equipment and lifting tackle, and were paired with Riding/Dormitory Vans. They were vacuum-braked to permit fast running to the scene of accidents and breakdowns on the railway. 112 was based at nearby Stourbridge Shed, and was paired with short wheelbase Riding Van [[GWR 118 Tool/Riding Van | GWR 118]]. | ||
Both 112 and 118 arrived on the SVR from Stourbridge in May 1968. 112 is photographed in March 2015 situated in the yard at [[Bewdley]]. | Both 112 and 118 arrived on the SVR from Stourbridge in May 1968. 112 is photographed in March 2015 situated in the yard at [[Bewdley]]. | ||
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Vintage Carriages Trust database<br> | Vintage Carriages Trust database<br> | ||
SVR Stock Book Ninth Edition | SVR Stock Book Ninth Edition | ||
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[http://www.ws.vintagecarriagestrust.org/ws/WagonInfo.asp?Ref=7483 GWR 112 on www.vintagecarriagestrust.org]<br> | [http://www.ws.vintagecarriagestrust.org/ws/WagonInfo.asp?Ref=7483 GWR 112 on www.vintagecarriagestrust.org]<br> | ||
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Revision as of 14:00, 10 May 2016
Breakdown Tool Van 112 was built at Swindon in 1904. In service these 6-wheel Tool Vans carried a large selection of equipment and lifting tackle, and were paired with Riding/Dormitory Vans. They were vacuum-braked to permit fast running to the scene of accidents and breakdowns on the railway. 112 was based at nearby Stourbridge Shed, and was paired with short wheelbase Riding Van GWR 118.
Both 112 and 118 arrived on the SVRSevern Valley Railway from Stourbridge in May 1968. 112 is photographed in March 2015 situated in the yard at Bewdley.
See also
References
Vintage Carriages Trust database
SVRSevern Valley Railway Stock Book Ninth Edition
