GWR 112 Breakdown Tool Van

GWR 112 Breakdown Tool Van
GWR Breakdown Tool Van 112
Built By	GWR Swindon
Number	112
Other Numbers	DW 112
History
Built	1904
Type	4-w tool van
Telegraphic code	n/a
1968	Arrived on SVR
Goods Wagons

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 SVR from Stourbridge in May 1968. 112 is photographed in March 2015 situated in the yard at Bewdley.

See also

List of goods wagons

Links

• GWR 112 on Railway Heritage Register On-Line