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| − | 162 is a GWR 4-wheel Riding and Dormitory Van. In service these ran paired with 6-wheel Tool vans such as [[GWR 66 Breakdown Tool Van | GWR 66]], and were stationed at GWR loco sheds. The Tool and Riding Van pairs would be required to attend mishaps as fast as possible and were vacuum-braked to allow running at near express speeds. | + | {{Infobox wagon |
| + | |image = GWR_162_20150320.jpg | ||
| + | |caption = GWR Riding and Dormitory Van 162] | ||
| + | |construc = GWR Swindon | ||
| + | |status = Static use | ||
| + | |wagno = 162 | ||
| + | |othernos = DW 162 | ||
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| + | |wagtype = Engineers vehicle | ||
| + | |telcode = None | ||
| + | |brakes = Vac fitted | ||
| + | |built = 1923 | ||
| + | |years1 = 1976 | ||
| + | |events1 = Preserved on SVR | ||
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| + | }}162 is a GWR 4-wheel Riding and Dormitory Van. In service these ran paired with 6-wheel Tool vans such as [[GWR 66 Breakdown Tool Van | GWR 66]], and were stationed at GWR loco sheds. The Tool and Riding Van pairs would be required to attend mishaps as fast as possible and were vacuum-braked to allow running at near express speeds. The riding vans were gas lit and had stoves for heating and cooking while on site.<ref name=SB9>SVR Stock Book Ninth Edition</ref> As Engineers' vehicles, they were not allocated a telegraphic code. | ||
| − | 162 was built at Swindon in 1923. It arrived on the SVR from | + | ==Service and preservation== |
| + | 162 was built at Swindon in 1923.<ref>Railway Heritage Register Wagon Survey</ref> It arrived on the SVR from Ashchurch on 23 April 1976. Ownership in the 1998 SVR stock book was recorded as ''Erlestoke Manor Fund Trustee''; the Erlestoke Manor Fund newsletter for March 2002 referred to ''Bob Marrows' ex GWR Permanent way van, much in use for painting and storing our small fittings''.<ref name=SB9/><ref>[http://www.erlestokemanorfund.co.uk/bradley-back-steam/ Erlestoke Manor Fund newsletter for March 2002]</ref> | ||
| − | == | + | 162 and another riding van, [[GWR 9 Riding/Dormitory Van|GWR 9]], are both located in [[Bewdley Down Yard]] behind the 'tent' under which [[4150]] is being restored. |
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| − | + | ==See also== | |
| + | [[Goods Wagons | List of goods wagons]] | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
| − | [http://www.ws. | + | *[http://www.ws.rhrp.org.uk/ws/WagonInfo.asp?Ref=7492 162 on Railway Heritage Register On-Line] |
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| − | + | [[Category:Rolling stock in Bewdley Down Yard]] | |
| − | [[ | + | [[Category:Featured articles]] |
Revision as of 16:06, 9 April 2019
| GWRGreat Western Railway 162 Riding/Dormitory Van | |
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 GWRGreat Western Railway Riding and Dormitory Van 162] | |
| Built By | GWRGreat Western Railway Swindon |
| Status | Static use |
| Number | 162 |
| Other Numbers | DW 162 |
| History | |
| Built | 1923 |
| Type | Engineers vehicle |
| Telegraphic code | None |
| Brakes | Vac fitted |
| 1976 | Preserved on SVRSevern Valley Railway |
Service and preservation
162 was built at Swindon in 1923.[2] It arrived on the SVRSevern Valley Railway from Ashchurch on 23 April 1976. Ownership in the 1998 SVRSevern Valley Railway stock book was recorded as Erlestoke Manor Fund Trustee; the Erlestoke Manor Fund newsletter for March 2002 referred to Bob Marrows' ex GWRGreat Western Railway Permanent way van, much in use for painting and storing our small fittings.[1][3]
162 and another riding van, GWR 9, are both located in Bewdley Down Yard behind the 'tent' under which 4150 is being restored.
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 SVRSevern Valley Railway Stock Book Ninth Edition
- ↑ Railway Heritage Register Wagon Survey
- ↑ Erlestoke Manor Fund newsletter for March 2002
