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|diagram = 2046 | |diagram = 2046 | ||
|lot = 1264 | |lot = 1264 | ||
|cartype = [[:Category: Carriage Type INSP|INSP]] | |cartype = [[:Category: Carriage Type INSP|INSP]] | ||
+ | |length = 50ft | ||
+ | |weight = 31T | ||
|seats = n/a | |seats = n/a | ||
|built = 1940 | |built = 1940 | ||
|years1 = 1981 | |years1 = 1981 | ||
|events1 = Preserved | |events1 = Preserved | ||
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− | }}LMS Inspection Saloon | + | }}'''LMS 45048''' is a District Engineer's Inspection Saloon. |
+ | ==Service== | ||
+ | 45048 was one of three inspection saloons built at Wolverton in 1940 as lot 1264 to Diagram 2046.<ref>[[Bibliography#Other References|Jenkinson & Essery (1977)]] p. 185. and Railway Heritage Register Carriage Survey. Longworth gives the Lot as 1246.</ref> It was later numbered M45048M by BR and saw service until February 1981<ref>[[Bibliography#Other References|Longworth (2019)]] p.294.</ref>. | ||
− | == | + | ==Preservation== |
It was purchased for preservation in 1981, initially at Steamport (Southport) before moving to the Gloucester Warwickshire Steam Railway in 1983. Following a lengthy restoration it carried HRH The Princess Royal to open the GWSR’s Cheltenham Racecourse Station. It was withdrawn from service suffering from water ingress via a leaky roof, and offered for sale in 2012. | It was purchased for preservation in 1981, initially at Steamport (Southport) before moving to the Gloucester Warwickshire Steam Railway in 1983. Following a lengthy restoration it carried HRH The Princess Royal to open the GWSR’s Cheltenham Racecourse Station. It was withdrawn from service suffering from water ingress via a leaky roof, and offered for sale in 2012. | ||
− | + | It was acquired by David Postle and moved to the SVR by August 2013<ref>[http://www.cs.rhrp.org.uk/se/CarriageInfo.asp?Ref=805 Railway Heritage Register On-Line]</ref> awaiting restoration at the owner's expense.<ref>SVR News 184, Winter 2013-14</ref> | |
− | It was acquired by David Postle and moved to the SVR by August 2013 | ||
==See also== | ==See also== |
Latest revision as of 17:25, 11 January 2021
LMS 45048 Inspection Saloon | |
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LMS Inspection Saloon 45048 (Gareth Price) | |
Built By | LMS Wolverton |
Status | Stored awaiting overhaul |
Number | 45048 |
Other numbers | M45048 |
History | |
Built | 1940 |
Designed By | Stanier |
Diagram | 2046 |
Lot | 1264 |
Type | INSP |
Length | 50ft |
Weight | 31T |
Seats | n/a |
1981 | Preserved |
2013 | Arrived on SVR |
Contents
Contents
Service
45048 was one of three inspection saloons built at Wolverton in 1940 as lot 1264 to Diagram 2046.[1] It was later numbered M45048M by BR and saw service until February 1981[2].
Preservation
It was purchased for preservation in 1981, initially at Steamport (Southport) before moving to the Gloucester Warwickshire Steam Railway in 1983. Following a lengthy restoration it carried HRH The Princess Royal to open the GWSR’s Cheltenham Racecourse Station. It was withdrawn from service suffering from water ingress via a leaky roof, and offered for sale in 2012.
It was acquired by David Postle and moved to the SVR by August 2013[3] awaiting restoration at the owner's expense.[4]
See also
References
- ↑ Jenkinson & Essery (1977) p. 185. and Railway Heritage Register Carriage Survey. Longworth gives the Lot as 1246.
- ↑ Longworth (2019) p.294.
- ↑ Railway Heritage Register On-Line
- ↑ SVR News 184, Winter 2013-14
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