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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 main line when it was used in 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 freight loco 2857]].<ref>SVR News 78</ref> 58725 received further repaints as a CONE in April 1977 from Great Bridge1997<ref>SVR News 123</ref> and 2011 (roof only). Evidence of its SR livery <ref>SVR News 175</ref> It was discovered most recently overhauled and repainted as a gunpowder van during restoration in 19802015, 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. It jpg|Bewdley 2012 (Gareth Price)</gallery> 58725 is owned by [[The GWR 813 Preservation Fund]] and was most recently restored as a gunpowder van during 2015.

*[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>*[https://forum.svr-online.org.uk/viewtopic.php?t=3340&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight= SVR Forum thread with pictures of 2015 restoration]