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+ | |caption = LMS Inspection Saloon 45048 (Gareth Price) | ||
+ | |construc = LMS Wolverton | ||
+ | |status = Stored awaiting overhaul | ||
+ | |carno = 45048 | ||
+ | |othernos = M45048 | ||
+ | |designed = Stanier | ||
+ | |diagram = 2046 | ||
+ | |lot = 1264 | ||
+ | |cartype = [[:Category: Carriage Type INSP|INSP]] | ||
+ | |length = 50ft | ||
+ | |weight = 31T | ||
+ | |seats = n/a | ||
+ | |built = 1940 | ||
+ | |years1 = 1981 | ||
+ | |events1 = Preserved | ||
+ | |years2 = 2013 | ||
+ | |events2 = Arrived on SVR | ||
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+ | }}'''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== |
− | Railway Heritage Register | + | 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 It was withdrawn from service suffering from water ingress via a leaky roof, and offered for sale in 2012. |
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+ | 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> | ||
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+ | ==See also== | ||
+ | [[Carriages| List of carriages]] | ||
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+ | ==References== | ||
+ | <references/> | ||
==Links== | ==Links== | ||
− | [http://www.cs. | + | *[http://www.cs.rhrp.org.uk/se/CarriageInfo.asp?Ref=805 45048 on Railway Heritage Register On-Line] |
− | [https://www.flickr.com/photos/svr_enthusiast/10758198233/ Gareth Price Photostream] | + | *[https://www.flickr.com/photos/svr_enthusiast/10758198233/ Gareth Price Photostream] |
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− | + | [[Category: Carriage Type INSP]] | |
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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 |
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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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