GWR 9654 Restaurant Third
| GWR 9654 Restaurant Third | |
|---|---|
 GWR 9654 at Kidderminster (Apr 2017) | |
| Built By | GWR Swindon |
| Status | Overhaul in progress |
| Number | 9654 |
| Other numbers | DW150326 (or DW150033) |
| History | |
| Built | 1925 |
| Designed By | Collett |
| Diagram | H32 |
| Lot | 1359 |
| Type | RTO |
| Seats | 56 third |
| 1980 | Preserved (NRM) |
| 1981 | Loan to SVR |
GWR 9654 is a Collett bow-ended Restaurant Third Open (RTO) carriage. It was built in 1925 to Diagram H32 and initially formed one end of three-car articulated (“Tri-art”) dining set H32, which was rebuilt as three single units in 1937[1].
9654 later saw Departmental use as No DW 150326[2] in the second WR Control Train. It was formerly part of the NRM’s National Collection and first arrived on the SVR from York in 1981 along with sister coach 9653. After arrival both coaches were restored and saw regular use on dining trains.
By 2015, 9654 was stored awaiting overhaul, having received a coating of blue protective paint (pictured below). In 2017 it underwent an overhaul at Bewdley including repainting and the fitment of the correct pattern of luggage racks. It is now owned by SVR(H).
GWR 9654 in July 2015
See also
References
- ↑ Railway Heritage Register Carriage Survey
- ↑ Railway Heritage Register Carriage Survey, SVR Stock Book states DW 150033
Railway Heritage Register Carriage Survey
SVR Stock Book Ninth Edition
Links
9654 on vintagecarriagestrust.org
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