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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 on 4 May 1968.<ref>SVR Stock Book Ninth Edition</ref> | + | Both 112 and 118 arrived on the SVR from Stourbridge on 4 May 1968.<ref>SVR Stock Book Ninth Edition</ref> |
| − | At some point the vehicle was fitted with modern opening roof windows. In July 2021 the roof was refurbished<ref>[https://wilt.jimdo.com/7d-7-2021/7d-7d-2021-june-july/ Warwickshire Industrial Locomotive Trust website] (Retrieved 14 September 2021)</ref> | + | At some point the vehicle was fitted with modern opening roof windows. In July 2021 the roof was refurbished.<ref>[https://wilt.jimdo.com/7d-7-2021/7d-7d-2021-june-july/ Warwickshire Industrial Locomotive Trust website] (Retrieved 14 September 2021)</ref> |
{{As of|2024|3}} the vehicle was being used by [[1501_Pannier_Tank_Association|the 1501 group]] as a mess and tool van for their overhaul of [[2047 Warwickshire]] in [[Bewdley Down Yard]]. | {{As of|2024|3}} the vehicle was being used by [[1501_Pannier_Tank_Association|the 1501 group]] as a mess and tool van for their overhaul of [[2047 Warwickshire]] in [[Bewdley Down Yard]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 20:17, 11 March 2024
| GWRGreat Western Railway 112 Breakdown Tool Van | |
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 GWRGreat Western Railway Breakdown Tool Van 112 in March 2021 | |
| Built By | GWRGreat Western Railway Swindon |
| Number | 112 |
| Other Numbers | DW 112[1] |
| History | |
| Built | 1904 |
| Type | 4-w tool van |
| Telegraphic code | n/a |
| 1968 | Arrived on SVRSevern Valley Railway |
Both 112 and 118 arrived on the SVRSevern Valley Railway from Stourbridge on 4 May 1968.[2]
At some point the vehicle was fitted with modern opening roof windows. In July 2021 the roof was refurbished.[3]
As of March 2024[update] the vehicle was being used by the 1501 group as a mess and tool van for their overhaul of 2047 Warwickshire in Bewdley Down Yard.
See also
References
- ↑ Railway Heritage Register Wagon Survey
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway Stock Book Ninth Edition
- ↑ Warwickshire Industrial Locomotive Trust website (Retrieved 14 September 2021)
