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}} 9 is a GWR 4-wheel Riding and Dormitory Van. In service these ran paired with 6-wheel Tool vans such as [[GWR 66 Breakdown Tool Van | GWR 66]], and were stationed at GWR loco sheds. The Tool and Riding Van pairs would be required to attend mishaps as fast as possible and were vacuum-braked to allow running at near express speeds. | }} 9 is a GWR 4-wheel Riding and Dormitory Van. In service these ran paired with 6-wheel Tool vans such as [[GWR 66 Breakdown Tool Van | GWR 66]], and were stationed at GWR loco sheds. The Tool and Riding Van pairs would be required to attend mishaps as fast as possible and were vacuum-braked to allow running at near express speeds. | ||
− | 9 was built at Swindon in 1912. It arrived on the SVR from Danygraig, Swansea | + | 9 was built at Swindon in 1912. It arrived on the SVR from Danygraig, Swansea on 2 May 1972,<ref>Severn Valley Railway Stock Book Ninth Edition</ref> and is situated in [[Bewdley Down Yard]] where it is used as a store by [[The 4150 Fund]]. |
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
− | [http://www.ws.rhrp.org.uk/ws/WagonInfo.asp?Ref=7484 9 on Railway Heritage Register | + | [http://www.ws.rhrp.org.uk/ws/WagonInfo.asp?Ref=7484 9 on Railway Heritage Register On-Line]<br> |
[[Category:Rolling stock in Bewdley Down Yard]] | [[Category:Rolling stock in Bewdley Down Yard]] |
Latest revision as of 21:32, 14 April 2020
GWRGreat Western Railway 9 Riding/Dormitory Van | |
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GWRGreat Western Railway Riding and Dormitory Van 9 | |
Built By | GWRGreat Western Railway Swindon |
Status | Static use |
Number | 9 |
Other Numbers | DW 9[1] |
History | |
Built | 1912 |
Lot | 695[1] |
Type | 4-w riding/dormitory van |
Telegraphic code | n/a |
1972 | Arrived on SVRSevern Valley Railway |
9 was built at Swindon in 1912. It arrived on the SVRSevern Valley Railway from Danygraig, Swansea on 2 May 1972,[2] and is situated in Bewdley Down Yard where it is used as a store by The 4150 Fund.