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| − | 14428 | + | 14428 is a 2-plank long wheelbase open wagon, built at Swindon in 1921 for use by the GWR Signal Dept. It was used for transporting signal posts and similar equipment. |
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| + | It was purchased in 1972, arriving on the SVR in May from Danygraig (near Swansea). After re-painting it was put straight into service. It received a major re-build in 1992. It is owned by [[The GWR 813 Preservation Fund]]. | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
| + | [[Goods Wagons | List of goods wagons]] | ||
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| + | SVR Stock Book 9th Edition | ||
==Links== | ==Links== | ||
| − | [http://www.gwr813.org/ | + | [http://www.gwr813.org/14428.htm 14428 on www.gwr813.org]<br> |
| − | [http://www.ws.vintagecarriagestrust.org/ws/WagonInfo.asp?Ref=8148 14428 on www.vintagecarriagestrust.org] | + | [http://www.ws.vintagecarriagestrust.org/ws/WagonInfo.asp?Ref=8148 14428 on www.vintagecarriagestrust.org] |
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14428 is a 2-plank long wheelbase open wagon, built at Swindon in 1921 for use by the GWRGreat Western Railway Signal Dept. It was used for transporting signal posts and similar equipment.
It was purchased in 1972, arriving on the SVRSevern Valley Railway in May from Danygraig (near Swansea). After re-painting it was put straight into service. It received a major re-build in 1992. It is owned by The GWR 813 Preservation Fund.
See Also
References
SVRSevern Valley Railway Stock Book 9th Edition
Links
14428 on www.gwr813.org
14428 on www.vintagecarriagestrust.org
