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− | 58725 arrived on the SVR | + | 58725 arrived on the SVR on 29 April 1977 from Cashmores at Great Bridge, carrying the BR(W) 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 the return of the van to a CONE in black livery with a red cross.<ref>SVR News 59</ref> |
In 1985, 58725 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> | In 1985, 58725 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> |
Revision as of 20:50, 15 April 2020
GWRGreat Western Railway 58725 Improvised Gunpowder Van | |
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GWRGreat Western Railway 58725 Improvised Gunpowder Van | |
Built By | GWRGreat Western Railway Swindon |
Status | Operational |
Number | 58725 |
Other Numbers | W 204988 |
History | |
Built | 1896 |
Diagram | V6 |
Lot | 117 |
Type | 4-wheel ventilated van |
Capacity | 10 tons |
Telegraphic code | CONE |
1977 | Arrived on SVRSevern Valley Railway |
1985 | GWRGreat Western Railway 150 main line appearance |
Contents
Preservation
58725 arrived on the SVRSevern Valley Railway on 29 April 1977 from Cashmores at Great Bridge, carrying the BRBritish Rail or British Railways(W) number W 204988.[3] Evidence of its SRSouthern Railway livery was discovered during restoration in 1980,[2] which mainly involved the replacement of a quantity of defective steelwork and the return of the van to a CONE in black livery with a red cross.[4]
In 1985, 58725 appeared on the main line when it was used in the GW 150 demonstration freight train which ran to Newport behind GWR freight loco 2857.[5]
58725 received further repaints as a CONE in 1997[6] and 2011 (roof only).[7] 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.[8]. The main picture shows the van at Highley shortly after that overhaul.
58725 is owned by The GWR 813 Preservation Fund.
See also
References
- ↑ Atkins, Beard & Tourret (2013) pp. 32-33
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 SVRSevern Valley Railway Stock Book 9th Edition
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway News 46
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway News 59
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway News 78
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway News 123
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway News 175
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway News 191