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− | + | {{Infobox wagon | |
− | + | |image = GWR_3429_20150307.jpg | |
+ | |caption = GWR Fruit Van 3429 (2015) | ||
+ | |construc = BR Swindon | ||
+ | |status = Static use | ||
+ | |wagno = 3429 | ||
+ | |othernos = | ||
+ | |designed = | ||
+ | |diagram = Y14 | ||
+ | |lot = 1723 | ||
+ | |wagtype = 4-w ventilated van | ||
+ | |telcode = FRUIT D | ||
+ | |brakes = | ||
+ | |built = 1950 | ||
+ | |years1 = 1973 | ||
+ | |events1 = Arrived on SVR | ||
+ | |years2 = | ||
+ | |events2 = | ||
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+ | }}'''GWR 3429''' is a long wheelbase FRUIT D goods van, the D designating that it was equipped with Westinghouse brakes. It is a GWR design from 1939 which continued to be built by BR until 1958. 3429 is one of around 13 FRUIT D survivors to diagrams Y11 and Y14 and one of four on the SVR, the others being [[GWR 3467 Fruit D Van|3467]], [[GWR/BR 92080 Fruit D Van|92080]] and [[GWR/BR 92090 Fruit D Van|92090]]. | ||
− | + | ==Service and preservation== | |
+ | 3429 was built by BR at Swindon in 1950 to diagram Y14, lot 1723.<ref>Railway Heritage Register Wagon Survey</ref> In service it was piped for steam heat, although not heated itself, and was gas-lit. Being capable of running in passenger services, it was allocated a number in the coach series in accordance with GWR practice.<ref>SVR Stock Book Ninth Edition</ref> Many continued in use by engineers and as internal users. | ||
− | + | It was acquired for preservation from Ipswich in 1973, arriving on 11 September, and is owned by [[Highley#Highley_Station_Fund|Highley Station Fund]]. Originally intended for loco spares storage, it is now situated at Highley adjacent to the [[Highley signal box | Signal Box]]. In June 2021 it was being repainted in situ as pictured below. | |
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− | == | + | <gallery mode=packed heights=200px style="text-align:left"> |
− | + | GWR_3429_20210619.jpg|Repainting in progress June 2021 | |
+ | </gallery> | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
[[Goods Wagons | List of goods wagons]] | [[Goods Wagons | List of goods wagons]] | ||
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+ | ==References== | ||
+ | <references/> | ||
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+ | ==Links== | ||
+ | *[http://www.ws.rhrp.org.uk/ws/WagonInfo.asp?Ref=176 3429 on Railway Heritage Register On-Line] |
Revision as of 14:49, 21 June 2021
GWRGreat Western Railway 3429 Fruit D Van | |
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GWRGreat Western Railway Fruit Van 3429 (2015) | |
Built By | BRBritish Rail or British Railways Swindon |
Status | Static use |
Number | 3429 |
History | |
Built | 1950 |
Diagram | Y14 |
Lot | 1723 |
Type | 4-w ventilated van |
Telegraphic code | FRUIT D |
1973 | Arrived on SVRSevern Valley Railway |
Service and preservation
3429 was built by BRBritish Rail or British Railways at Swindon in 1950 to diagram Y14, lot 1723.[1] In service it was piped for steam heat, although not heated itself, and was gas-lit. Being capable of running in passenger services, it was allocated a number in the coach series in accordance with GWRGreat Western Railway practice.[2] Many continued in use by engineers and as internal users.
It was acquired for preservation from Ipswich in 1973, arriving on 11 September, and is owned by Highley Station Fund. Originally intended for loco spares storage, it is now situated at Highley adjacent to the Signal Box. In June 2021 it was being repainted in situ as pictured below.