GWR 3429 Fruit D Van
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GWR Fruit Van 3429
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Built By |
BR Swindon
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Status |
Static use
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Number |
3429
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History
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Built |
1950
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Diagram |
Y14
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Lot |
1723
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Type |
4-w ventilated van
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Telegraphic code |
FRUIT D
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1973 |
Arrived on SVR
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Goods Wagons
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This long wheelbase ‘Fruit D’ Van is a
GWR design and was built by
BR 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
GWR practice
[2].
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Preservation
It was acquired in September 1973 and is owned by Highley Station Fund. Originally intended for loco spares storage, it is now situated at Highley adjacent to the Signal Box.
See alsoReferences
- ↑ Railway Heritage Register Wagon Survey
- ↑ SVR Stock Book Ninth Edition
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