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[[File:GWR 58725 Improvised Gunpowder Van.jpg|thumb|200px|right| GWR 58725 Improvised Gunpowder Van]] | [[File:GWR 58725 Improvised Gunpowder Van.jpg|thumb|200px|right| GWR 58725 Improvised 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 | + | 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 its return to the GWR in 1945. Currently restored as a gunpowder van.<ref>http://http://www.gwr813.org/news_2014.htm</ref> |
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Revision as of 07:46, 5 March 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 its 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
