GWR 1257 Siphon G Bogie Milk Van
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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 |
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 has previously seen use as Santa's Grotto and as a mobile store. It was photographed at Bewdley in March 2015. It is owned by the Great Western (SVR) Association 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