GWR 89 Riding/Dormitory Van
GWR 89 Riding/Dormitory Van | |
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GWR Riding and Dormitory Van 89 | |
Built By | GWR Swindon |
Status | Operational |
Number | 89 |
Other Numbers | DW 89[1] |
History | |
Built | 1908 |
Lot | 580 |
Type | 4-w riding/dormitory van |
Telegraphic code | n/a |
1972 | Arrived on SVR |
2021 | Acquisition by the Great Western (SVR) Association |
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Preservation
It arrived on the SVR from Worcester on 29 January 1972.[2]
Following the death of long-time owner Pete Simpson, agreement was reached in 2021 with the administrators of his estate for the van to be acquired by the Great Western (SVR) Association.[3] The Association then sorted through the bequeathed material and tool, much of which they could utilise. From 2022 restoration started to provide a mess van for the Association's volunteers as GWR 98 Full Brake has insufficient space both for that purpose and as a workshop vehicle and store.[4] Updates are issued on the website and GW(SVR)A Facebook (private group) pages.
It is situated in Bewdley Down Yard.