GWR 60906 Ballast Wagon
| GWR 60906 Ballast Wagon | |
|---|---|
 GWR 60906 Ballast Wagon | |
| Built By | GWR Swindon |
| Status | Operational |
| Number | 60906 |
| Other Numbers | IU 070062 |
| History | |
| Built | circa 1915 |
| Diagram | P14 |
| Lot | 793 |
| Type | 4-wheel ballast wagon |
| Capacity | 10 tons |
| Telegraphic code | None |
| 1990 | Entered preservation |
| 1991 | Arrived on SVR |
| 2000 | Restoration commenced |
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Service
The exact build date of 60906 is variously quoted as 'circa 1911',[3] 1913[4] and 1915.[1] 60906 saw service with the GR and BR(W) and later with Associated British Ports at Cardiff where it carried Internal User number 070062.[3]
Preservation
60906 was acquired by The GWR 813 Preservation Fund in 1990[5] and arrived on the SVR on 31 March 1991 from Cardiff Docks.[3].
The restoration of GWR 60906 was one of the items featured in an episode of the 2001 TV series “ Off the Rails” featuring Vince Henderson. The restoration began in summer 2000 with the filming taking place in October 2000. The chassis was found to be in generally good condition apart from the headstocks which had been damaged by many years of rough shunting and required welding. The floor, door and end panels all required replacement, as did all the springs.[4] The overhaul was eventually completed in May 2002 after repainting in GWR Engineer’s black livery, including branding to 'Shrewsbury Division' which was responsible for the original Severn Valley Branch.[6]