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|lot = 1188
|wagtype = 4-wheeled container flat
|capacity = 12 tons
|telcode = CONFLAT
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==Preservation==
39860 is thought to be unique, being the only surviving 'Conflat' wagon. It arrived on the SVR from Swindon on 19 15 December 1986 having been acquired by [[The GWR 813 Preservation Fund]].<ref name=SB9/>
It was found to be in good condition when selected for restoration at Bewdley in April 1987, requiring relatively little work before entering traffic. The work done included the removal of ironmongery and a toolbox associated with its use by BR, partial re-timbering of the floor, new chain pockets, lids and securing hooks. The non-GWR buffing gear and axle boxes were left for the time being, and the wagon was repainted and lettered in GWR livery.<ref>SVR News 84</ref>
39860 was used in filming [[Oh, Doctor Beeching!]] at Arley in 1996.
The container mounted on the Conflat in the photograph is No [[BR 49408B General Goods Container | 49408B]], which was unfortunately burnt out in September 2013 in an apparent arson attack while the wagon was stored in the Tenbury Siding north of Bewdley. In 2014 the wagon was brought into the yard at Bewdley awaiting overhaul by the [[Wagon Department]].<ref>SVR News 191</ref><ref>National Preservation ‘SVR Wagons 2014’ discussion thread </ref> During 2015 the floor was removed in order to stop the badly decayed wood damaging the frames. Work finally began in summer 2016 when members of [[SVR Apprentices|The Junior Club]] carried out some preparation and priming. <ref>National Preservation ‘SVR Wagons 2016’ discussion thread</ref> The outdoor overhaul continued through 2017 as weather allowed, with the kerb curb rails, floor and chain pockets being replaced.<ref>National Preservation ‘SVR Wagons 2017’ discussion thread</ref> Work on the brakes and signwriting were completed during 2018 with the wagon being complete and ready for service in July 2018.<ref>[http://www.svrwagons.uk/news.html SVR Wagon Group]</ref>
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==Links==
*[http://www.gwr813.org/pagew70.html 39860 on www.gwr813.org]
*[http://www.ws.vintagecarriagestrustrhrp.org.uk/ws/WagonInfo.asp?Ref=7478 39860 on www.vintagecarriagestrust.orgRailway Heritage Register On-Line]
[[Category: Rolling stock owned by The GWR 813 Preservation Fund]]
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