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14428 is a 2-plank long wheelbase open wagon, built at Swindon in 1921 for use by the GWR Signal Dept. Wagons used for this type of purpose were not allocated a telegraphic code. It has an 18ft wheelbase with a 14 ton capacity, and was used for transporting signal posts and similar equipment.

==Service==14428 was built at Swindon in 1921 to Diagram T.10. This diagram covered the three last long wheelbase Engineering Department wagons built the GWR, each under a separate lot number, with 14428 the last to be built under lot 881.<ref>[[Bibliography# Other References|Atkins et al (1975)]] Vol 1 p. 42.</ref>  It saw service with the GWR and later with BR(W), including many years at Tyseley.<ref>SVR News 24</ref> ==Preservation==14428 was purchased acquired by [[The GWR 813 Preservation Fund]] in 1972, arriving 1971<ref>GWR813.org</ref> and arrived on the SVR in on 2 May 1972 from Danygraig (near Swansea). After re-painting at Bewdley it was put straight into service. It received <ref>SVR News 25</ref><ref>SVR Stock Book Ninth Edition</ref> 14428 was listed as requiring a major re-build overhaul in 19921989<ref>SVR News 91</ref>. It However it continued in use by the SVR’s S&T Department until summer 1990 when the Wagon Department emptied it and removed all the wagon’s timbers, thus preventing further use.<ref>SVR News 96</ref> The overhaul required major frame repairs with some twelve frame sections being replaced, along with the curb rail and corner strengthening plates. New body planks were fitted, all four carriage springs were reconditioned, and attention given to one axlebox bearing. Finally the wagon was repainted in GWR engineers' black livery.<ref>SVR News 98</ref> 14428 is still owned by [[The the GWR 813 Preservation Fund]].It is believed to be the only surviving wagon of its type.<ref>Railway Heritage Register Wagon Survey</ref>

*[http://www.gwr813.org/14428pagew85.htm html 14428 on www.gwr813.org]<br>*[http://www.ws.vintagecarriagestrustrhrp.org.uk/ws/WagonInfo.asp?Ref=8148 14428 on www.vintagecarriagestrust.orgRailway Heritage Register On-Line] [[Category: Rolling stock owned by The GWR 813 Preservation Fund]][[Category:Featured articles]]