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| − | Originally built as an Iron Mink in 1896, 58725 was converted to an Improvised Gunpowder Van in 1938. Modifications included the blocking of the vents at each end. It was reconverted back to a standard goods van in 1945. Currently restored as a gunpowder van. | + | Originally built as an Iron Mink in 1896, 58725 was converted to an Improvised Gunpowder Van 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 it's return to the GWR in 1945. Currently restored as a gunpowder van.<ref>http://http://www.gwr813.org/news_2014.htm</ref> |
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[http://www.gwr813.org/58725.htm 58725 on www.gwr813.org]<br> | [http://www.gwr813.org/58725.htm 58725 on www.gwr813.org]<br> | ||
[http://www.ws.vintagecarriagestrust.org/ws/WagonInfo.asp?Ref=9648 58725 on www.vintagecarriagestrust.org]<br> | [http://www.ws.vintagecarriagestrust.org/ws/WagonInfo.asp?Ref=9648 58725 on www.vintagecarriagestrust.org]<br> | ||
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Revision as of 11:50, 23 February 2015
Originally built as an Iron MinkGWR telegraphic code signifying a covered goods van in 1896, 58725 was converted to an Improvised Gunpowder Van 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 it's return to the GWRGreat Western Railway in 1945. Currently restored as a gunpowder van.[1]
See Also
Links
58725 on www.gwr813.org
58725 on www.vintagecarriagestrust.org
