GWR 3467 Fruit D Van

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GWRGreat Western Railway 3467 Fruit D Van
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GWRGreat Western Railway Fruit Van 3467
Built By BRBritish Rail or British Railways Swindon
Status Static use
Number 3467
History
Built 1955
Diagram Y14
Lot 1780
Type 4-w ventilated van
Telegraphic code FRUIT D
1973 Arrived on SVRSevern Valley Railway

Goods Wagons

This long wheelbase ‘Fruit D’ Van is a GWRGreat Western Railway design and was built by BRBritish Rail or British Railways at Swindon in 1955. In service it was piped for steam heat, although not heated itself, and was gas-lit.[1]

It was acquired in 1973 from BRBritish Rail or British Railways stock at Kidderminster goods yard where it had been condemned. The late Bill Bennett was responsible for acquiring the vehicle from BRBritish Rail or British Railways, using his connections as an employee in the permanent way department. 3467 has been at Hampton Loade ever since, where it is used as the Hampton Loade Station Fund Shop.

When delivered to Hampton Loade, 3467 was in BRBritish Rail or British Railways Blue livery. In preservation it has carried GWRGreat Western Railway passenger brown and GWRGreat Western Railway freight grey. Both these liveries are inaccurate for a vehicle built in 1955, but this has been done to blend in with Hampton Loade station which is painted in 1930s GWRGreat Western Railway colours. After a repaint in 2015 3467 is once again in GWRGreat Western Railway brown awaiting signwriting.

See also

List of goods wagons

References

  1. SVRSevern Valley Railway Stock Book Ninth Edition

Links

3467 on vintagecarriagestrust.org

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For 101 years between 1862 and 1963, the Severn Valley Railway formed part of the national railway network, running for 40 miles between Hartlebury and Shrewsbury. Established as a separate company, it was mainly operated by the Great Western Railway (GWRGreat Western Railway) and later by British Railways (BRBritish Rail or British Railways).

The present day Severn Valley Railway (SVRSevern Valley Railway) was established in 1965 to preserve part of the line as a heritage railway. Today it has six stations and two halts and runs for 16 miles along the Severn Valley between Bridgnorth in Shropshire and Kidderminster in Worcestershire, following the course of the River Severn for much of its route. Operations involve a mixture of steam and heritage diesel-hauled services.

This unofficial website is a project aimed to collect information and record events relating to the SVRSevern Valley Railway, both past and present.

For timetables, fare information, and news about special events, please visit the SVR Official Website. Other news and information of interest to members, shareholders and enthusiasts can be found on SVRLive.

In April 2023 the SVRSevern Valley Railway announced the launch of a Survival Fund to enable it to overcome the current financial crisis and implement longer-term plans for its future. Information and details of how to donate may be found on the SVRSevern Valley Railway's Survival Fund page.

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