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GWR 58725 Improvised Gunpowder Van

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}}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 [[:Category:Rolling stock associated with the Longmoor Military Railway |Longmoor Military Railway]] and post-war with BR(W).<ref name=SB9>SVR Stock Book 9th Edition</ref>
==Preservation==
[[Category: Rolling stock owned by The GWR 813 Preservation Fund]]
[[Category:Rolling stock in Bewdley Down Yard]]
[[Category:Rolling stock associated with the Longmoor Military Railway]]
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