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[[File:{{Infobox wagon|image = GWR_58725_20160504.jpg|caption = GWR 58725 Improvised Gunpowder Van.jpg|construc = GWR Swindon|status = Operational|wagno = 58725|othernos = W 204988|designed = |diagram = V6|lot = 117|wagtype = 4-wheel ventilated van|capacity = 10 tons|telcode = CONE|topscode = |brakes = |built = 1896|thumbyears1 = 1977|300pxevents1 = Arrived on SVR|rightyears2 = 1985| events2 = GWR 150 main line appearance|years3 = |events3 = }}58725 was originally built at Swindon as an ‘Iron Mink’ general merchandise van in 1896 to Diagram V6, Lot 117.<ref>[[Bibliography#Other References|Atkins, Beard & Tourret (2013)]] pp. 32-33</ref> It was converted to an Improvised Gunpowder Van]](telegraph code CONE) and loaned to the Southern Railway in 1938. Modifications included the blocking of the vents at each end. It was reconverted back to a standard goods van upon its return to the GWR in 1945. The wagon also saw service with the Longmoor Military Railway and post-war with BR(W).<ref name=SB9>SVR Stock Book 9th Edition</ref>

Originally built as an Iron Mink ==Preservation==58725 arrived on the SVR in 1896April 1977 from Cashmores at Great Bridge, 58725 was converted to an Improvised Gunpowder Van carrying the BR(telegraph code CONEW) number W 204988.<ref>SVR News 46</ref> Evidence of its SR livery was discovered during restoration in 1980,<ref name=SB9/> which mainly involved the replacement of a quantity of defective steelwork and loaned to the Southern Railway in 1938. Modifications included the blocking return of the vents at each end. It was reconverted back van to a standard goods van upon its return to the GWR CONE in 1945. The wagon later saw service post-war black livery with BR(W) and the Longmoor Military Railwaya red cross.<ref>SVR Stock Book 9th EditionNews 59</ref> It also carried the number W204988.

In 1985, 58725 arrived appeared on the SVR in April 1977 from Great Bridge. Evidence of its SR livery main line when it was discovered during restoration used in 1980. It is owned by the [[The Severn Valley Railway on the main line#SVR Wagons used on the main line in preservation| GW 150 demonstration freight train]] which ran to Newport behind [[2857|GWR 813 Preservation Fundfreight loco 2857]] and was most recently restored as a gunpowder van during 2015.<ref>SVR News 78</ref>

58725 received further repaints as a CONE in 1997<ref>SVR News 123</ref> and 2011 (roof only).<ref>SVR News 175</ref> It was most recently overhauled and repainted as a gunpowder van during 2015, the work mainly involving new door lintels and replacement of the steel panels on two doors.<ref>SVR News 191</ref>. The main picture shows the van at Highley shortly after that overhaul.<gallery>GWR 58725 Improvised Gunpowder Van.jpg|Bewdley 2012 (Gareth Price)</gallery> 58725 is owned by [[The GWR 813 Preservation Fund]]. ==See Alsoalso==

*[http://www.gwr813.org/pagew59.html 58725 on www.gwr813.org]<br>*[http://www.ws.vintagecarriagestrustrhrp.org.uk/ws/WagonInfo.asp?Ref=9648 58725 on www.vintagecarriagestrust.orgRailway Heritage Register On-Line]<br>*[httphttps://forum.svr-online.org.uk/viewtopic.php?t=3340&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight= SVR Forum thread with pictures of 2015 restoration]