GWR 58725 Improvised Gunpowder Van

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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 58724
Other Numbers W 204988
History
Built 1896
Diagram V6
Lot 117
Type 4-wheel ventilated van
Telegraphic code CONE
1977 Arrived on SVRSevern Valley Railway
1985 GWRGreat Western Railway 150 main line appearance

Goods Wagons

Originally built as an Iron MinkGWR telegraphic code signifying a covered goods van 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 GWRGreat Western Railway in 1945. The wagon later saw service post-war with BRBritish Rail or British Railways(W) and the Longmoor Military Railway.[1] It also carried the number W 204988.

58725 arrived on the SVRSevern Valley Railway in April 1977 from Great Bridge. Evidence of its SRSouthern Railway 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

List of goods wagons

References

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

Links

58725 on www.gwr813.org
58725 on www.vintagecarriagestrust.org
SVR Forum thread with pictures of 2015 restoration