LMS 37 (fictitious) Open Wagon

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LMS 37 (fictitious) Open Wagon
Built By LMS Derby
Status Unknown
Number 37 (fictitious)
Other Numbers BSC 7
History
Built Unknown
Type 4-wheel 7-plank open
1969 Donated to SVR

Goods Wagons

This 4-wheeled 7-plank Tippler wagon was built by the LMS at Derby, although the precise build date and LMS number are unknown.[1] It was later acquired by the British Sugar Corporation for use at the Foley Park factory where it was numbered 7[2].

The wagon was one of 10 donated to the SVR in July 1969 by the British Sugar Corporation at Foley Park. A further four were donated in May 1971, although by 1990 all but 4 had been cut up as beyond economical repair. In 1971 the wagon was repainted in the fictitious livery of the “Lothian Coal Co., Newbattle. No 37".

By 1990, all but 4 had been cut up as beyond economical repair.[2] The Railway Heritage Register Wagon Survey includes a photo dated August 2010 by Gareth Price of the wagon in the storage area adjacent to Kidderminster Railway Museum, still carrying the fictitious "Newbattle 37" livery. By 2015 it was no longer at that location; the current location and status of this wagon are unknown.

References

  1. Railway Heritage Register Wagon Survey
  2. 2.0 2.1 SVR Stock Book Ninth Edition

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For 101 years between 1862 and 1963, the Severn Valley Railway formed part of the national railway network, running for 40 miles between Hartlebury and Shrewsbury. Established as a separate company, it was mainly operated by the Great Western Railway (GWRGreat Western Railway) and later by British Railways (BRBritish Rail or British Railways).

The present day Severn Valley Railway (SVRSevern Valley Railway) was established in 1965 to preserve part of the line as a heritage railway. Today it has six stations and two halts and runs for 16 miles along the Severn Valley between Bridgnorth in Shropshire and Kidderminster in Worcestershire, following the course of the River Severn for much of its route. Operations involve a mixture of steam and heritage diesel-hauled services.

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