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| − | 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 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> In February 2020 Bob Marrows offered to transfer ownership of the van to [[The Erlestoke Manor Fund]] for a nominal sum, on condition the Fund would maintain it and respect its historical value. This transfer duly took place in March 2020.<ref>EMF Newsletter 74, April 2020</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. | 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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Revision as of 21:52, 8 April 2020
| GWRGreat Western Railway 162 Riding/Dormitory Van | |
|---|---|
 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] In February 2020 Bob Marrows offered to transfer ownership of the van to The Erlestoke Manor Fund for a nominal sum, on condition the Fund would maintain it and respect its historical value. This transfer duly took place in March 2020.[4]
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
- ↑ EMF Newsletter 74, April 2020
