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GWR 55 Riding/Dormitory Van

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[[File: {{Infobox wagon|image = GW_55_20150517.jpg |thumb|300px|right| caption = GWR Riding and Dormitory Van 55 at Bewdley]]|construc = GWR Swindon|status = Operational|wagno = 55|othernos = DW 55<ref name=RHRWS>Railway Heritage Register Wagon Survey</ref>|designed = |diagram = |lot = 571|wagtype = 4-w riding/dormitory van|telcode = n/a|brakes = |built = 1908|years1 = 1973|events1 = Arrived on SVR|years2 = |events2 = |years3 = |events3 = |years4 = |events4 = |years5 = |events5 = |years6 = |events6 = }}55 is a GWR 4-wheel Riding and Dormitory Van. As built these were gas-lit and included stoves for heating and cooking. In service they were paired with 6-wheel Tool vans such as [[GWR 66 Breakdown Tool Van | GWR 66]], and were stationed at GWR loco sheds. The Tool and Riding Van pairs would be required to attend mishaps as fast as possible and were vacuum-braked to allow running at near express speeds.<ref>SVR Stock Book 9th Edition</ref>
==55 in service==
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