GWR 58725 Improvised Gunpowder Van

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GWR 58725 Improvised Gunpowder Van
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GWR 58725 Improvised Gunpowder Van
Built By GWR Swindon
Status Operational
Number 58724
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 SVR
1985 GWR 150 main line appearance

Goods Wagons

Originally built as an Iron Mink in 1896, 58725 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 saw service post-war with BR(W) and the Longmoor Military Railway.[1] It also carried the number W 204988.

58725 arrived on the SVR in April 1977 from Great Bridge. Evidence of its SR livery was discovered during restoration in 1980. In 1985, it 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.[2]

58725 received further repaints in 1997[3] and 2011 (roof only).[4] It is owned by The GWR 813 Preservation Fund and was most recently restored as a gunpowder van during 2015[5].

See also

References

  1. SVR Stock Book 9th Edition
  2. SVR News 78
  3. SVR News 123
  4. SVR News 175
  5. SVR News 191

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