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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> | ||
− | 58725 received further repaints as a CONE in 1997<ref>SVR News 123</ref> and 2011 (roof only).<ref>SVR News 175</ref> 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.<ref>SVR News 191</ref> | + | 58725 received further repaints as a CONE in 1997<ref>SVR News 123</ref> and 2011 (roof only).<ref>SVR News 175</ref> 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.<ref>SVR News 191</ref> The main picture shows the van at Highley shortly after that overhaul. |
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+ | In 2022 Rapido Trains produced a commercial OO gauge model<ref>[https://www.hattons.co.uk/862627/rapido_trains_uk_908012_gwr_dia_v6_iron_mink_van_58725_in_gwr_gpv_black/stockdetail Hattons.co.uk] (Retrieved 25 March 2022)</ref>. | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
− | [[Goods Wagons | List of goods wagons]] | + | *[[Goods Wagons | List of goods wagons]] |
+ | *[[Models of the Severn Valley Railway]] | ||
==References== | ==References== |
Latest revision as of 18:14, 25 March 2022
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.
In 2022 Rapido Trains produced a commercial OO gauge model[9].
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
- ↑ Hattons.co.uk (Retrieved 25 March 2022)