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}}This outside framed GWR Milk Van (PMVG), telegraphic code 'Siphon G', was built by Metro Cammell<ref>SVR Stock Book states Swindon</ref> in 1927 to diagram number O11. It is classified as [[:Category:Non Passenger Carrying Coaching Stock (NPCCS)|Non Passenger Carrying Coaching Stock (NPCCS)]]. Prior to preservation it was also in Departmental use as No 079060. | }}This outside framed GWR Milk Van (PMVG), telegraphic code 'Siphon G', was built by Metro Cammell<ref>SVR Stock Book states Swindon</ref> in 1927 to diagram number O11. It is classified as [[:Category:Non Passenger Carrying Coaching Stock (NPCCS)|Non Passenger Carrying Coaching Stock (NPCCS)]]. Prior to preservation it was also in Departmental use as No 079060. | ||
| − | The coach was purchased from Wantage Road near Didcot, arriving on the SVR in March 1976.<ref>SVR Stock Book Ninth Edition</ref> It is believed to be the only remaining outside framed example.<ref>GW(SVR)A</ref> | + | The coach was purchased from Wantage Road near Didcot, arriving on the SVR in March 1976.<ref>SVR Stock Book Ninth Edition</ref> It is believed to be the only remaining outside framed example.<ref>GW(SVR)A</ref> It is owned by the [[Great Western (SVR) Assoc. | Great Western (SVR) Association]], was outshopped in 1979 and underwent overhaul from 2004-2007.<ref>[http://www.gw-svr-a.org.uk/1257_overhaul.html Great Western (SVR) Assoc. overhaul pages]</ref> The interior was restored and repainted in 2014. |
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| + | It has previously seen use as [[Santa's Grotto]] and as a mobile store and is now used as a store at Arley at Christmas in conjunction with Santa's Grotto. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Revision as of 11:51, 19 January 2019
| GWRGreat Western Railway 1257 SiphonGWR telegraphic code signifying a milk van G Bogie Milk Van | |
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 GWRGreat Western Railway SiphonGWR telegraphic code signifying a milk van G Bogie Milk Van 1257 | |
| Built By | Metro Cammell[1] |
| Status | Operational |
| Number | 1257 |
| Other Numbers | 079060 |
| History | |
| Built | 1927 |
| Diagram | O11 |
| Lot | 1378 |
| Type | Bogie Milk Van (NPCCS) |
| Telegraphic code | SIPHON G |
| 1976 | Arrived on SVRSevern Valley Railway |
| 1979 | Outshopped |
| 2004-2007 | Overhauled |
| 2014 | Interior restored |
The coach was purchased from Wantage Road near Didcot, arriving on the SVRSevern Valley Railway in March 1976.[3] It is believed to be the only remaining outside framed example.[4] It is owned by the Great Western (SVR) Association, was outshopped in 1979 and underwent overhaul from 2004-2007.[5] The interior was restored and repainted in 2014.
It has previously seen use as Santa's Grotto and as a mobile store and is now used as a store at Arley at Christmas in conjunction with Santa's Grotto.
See also
References
- ↑ Railway Heritage Register Carriage Survey
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway Stock Book states Swindon
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway Stock Book Ninth Edition
- ↑ GW(SVR)AGreat Western (SVR) Association
- ↑ Great Western (SVR) Assoc. overhaul pages
