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}}GWR Tool/Riding Van No 118 was built at Swindon in 1904. It is the SVR's only example of a short-wheelbase riding van. It had sleeping space for 4 people and could seat up to 20.<ref name=SB9>SVR Stock Book Ninth Edition</ref> | }}GWR Tool/Riding Van No 118 was built at Swindon in 1904. It is the SVR's only example of a short-wheelbase riding van. It had sleeping space for 4 people and could seat up to 20.<ref name=SB9>SVR Stock Book Ninth Edition</ref> | ||
| − | It arrived on the SVR | + | It arrived on the SVR on 4 May 1968 from Stourbridge where it had been paired with [[GWR 112 Breakdown Tool Van]] which arrived at the same time.<ref name=SB9/> |
In November 2013 the [[Severn Valley Railway Association]] announced a plan to convert this riding van into a type of flexible family-friendly volunteer overnight accommodation, and organised a raffle to raise funds for this. | In November 2013 the [[Severn Valley Railway Association]] announced a plan to convert this riding van into a type of flexible family-friendly volunteer overnight accommodation, and organised a raffle to raise funds for this. | ||
Revision as of 21:36, 14 April 2020
| GWRGreat Western Railway 118 Tool/Riding Van | |
|---|---|
 GWRGreat Western Railway 118 (Gareth Price) | |
| Built By | GWRGreat Western Railway Swindon |
| Number | 118 |
| Other Numbers | DW 118[1] |
| History | |
| Built | 1904 |
| Type | 4-w riding/dormitory van |
| Telegraphic code | n/a |
| 1968 | Arrived on SVRSevern Valley Railway |
It arrived on the SVRSevern Valley Railway on 4 May 1968 from Stourbridge where it had been paired with GWR 112 Breakdown Tool Van which arrived at the same time.[2]
In November 2013 the Severn Valley Railway Association announced a plan to convert this riding van into a type of flexible family-friendly volunteer overnight accommodation, and organised a raffle to raise funds for this.
See also
References
- ↑ Railway Heritage Register Wagon Survey
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 SVRSevern Valley Railway Stock Book Ninth Edition
Severn Valley Railway Association
