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}}Originally 58725 was originally built at Swindon as an Iron Mink ‘Iron Mink’ general merchandise van in 1896to Diagram V6, Lot 117.<ref>[[Bibliography#Other References|Atkins, 58725 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 later also saw service with the Longmoor Military Railway and post-war with BR(W) and the Longmoor Military Railway.<refname=SB9>SVR Stock Book 9th Edition</ref> It also carried the number W 204988.

==Preservation==58725 arrived on the SVR in 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. In 1985, it appeared on <ref name=SB9/> which mainly involved the main line when it was used in replacement of a quantity of defective steelwork and the [[The Severn Valley Railway on return of the main line#SVR Wagons used on the main line van to a CONE in preservation| GW 150 demonstration freight train]] which ran to Newport behind [[2857|GWR freight loco 2857]]black livery with a red cross.<ref>SVR News 7859</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 is owned by [[The GWR 813 Preservation Fund]] and was most recently restored 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.<gallery>GWR 58725 Improvised Gunpowder Van.jpg|Bewdley 2012 (Gareth Price)</gallery> 58725 is owned by [[The GWR 813 Preservation Fund]].