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GWR 5883 Brake Third

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[[File:GWR Brake Third 5883.JPG|thumb|200px|right|GWR 5883 Brake Third]]
5883 is a 57ft Corridor Brake Third (BTK) with seating for 32 passengers in 4 compartments, in addition to a large luggage compartment and Guards compartment. It was designed by CB Collett, the CME of the GWR, and built in 1934 and . Earlier GWR coaches were notable for their bow-ended design, but Collett discontinued this feature in 1933. 5833 was bought by the [[Great Western (SVR) Assoc. | The Great Western (SVR) Association]] in 1973from Briton Ferry in South Wales, where it had been in use as an engineers vehicle. Following restoration, it entered service in 1976. In a later overhaul, 5883 was one of the first SVR coaches to have the seating renewed with reproduction GWR-pattern upholstery.  ==Sources==SVR Stock Book 9th Edition<br>Railway Heritage Register Carriage Survey
==See also==
 
[[carriages | List of carriages]]
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