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− | The SVR is home to three ex-London Underground 20 ton steel Ballast Hopper Wagons. The design of these originated with the 1902 GWR Diagram P6 20 ton Ballast Hopper<ref>[http://paulbartlett.zenfolio.com/gwrherring Paul Bartlett]</ref> and later 1945 GWR/BR Diagram P22 Ballast Hopper. These were not given a telegraphic code by the GWR, but were given the type name 'Herring' by BR. The London Underground examples include 'foldback' buffers to allow use with L.T. electric loco stock. | + | {{Infobox wagon |
+ | |image = LT_Ballast_Hoppers_20150426.jpg | ||
+ | |caption = Three Herring ballast hoppers in an engineers train | ||
+ | |construc = See table | ||
+ | |status = In service | ||
+ | |wagno = See table | ||
+ | |othernos = | ||
+ | |designed = | ||
+ | |diagram = P6 / P20 | ||
+ | |lot = | ||
+ | |wagtype = 4-wheel steel ballast hopper | ||
+ | |capacity = 20 tons | ||
+ | |telcode = HERRING | ||
+ | |topscode = | ||
+ | |brakes = | ||
+ | |built = See table | ||
+ | |years1 = 1984 | ||
+ | |events1 = Arrived on the SVR | ||
+ | |years2 = 1985 | ||
+ | |events2 = GW 150 main line appearance | ||
+ | |years3 = | ||
+ | |events3 = | ||
+ | }}The SVR is home to three ex-London Underground 20 ton steel Ballast Hopper Wagons. The design of these originated with the 1902 GWR Diagram P6 20 ton Ballast Hopper<ref>[http://paulbartlett.zenfolio.com/gwrherring Paul Bartlett]</ref> and later 1945 GWR/BR Diagram P22 Ballast Hopper. These were not given a telegraphic code by the GWR, but were given the type name 'Herring' by BR. The London Underground examples include 'foldback' buffers to allow use with L.T. electric loco stock. | ||
The SVR’s wagons are numbered as follows: | The SVR’s wagons are numbered as follows: | ||
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!Number !! Built !! Built by!! Wagon Survey !! Notes | !Number !! Built !! Built by!! Wagon Survey !! Notes | ||
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− | | HW 410 || 1938 || GRCW || [http://www.ws. | + | | HW 410 || 1938 || GRCW || [http://www.ws.rhrp.org.uk/ws/WagonInfo.asp?Ref=7469 Link] || |
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− | | HW 411 || 1938 || GRCW || [http://www.ws. | + | | HW 411 || 1938 || GRCW || [http://www.ws.rhrp.org.uk/ws/WagonInfo.asp?Ref=7472 Link] || |
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− | | HW 436 || 1965 || BR Shildon || [http://www.ws. | + | | HW 436 || 1965 || BR Shildon || [http://www.ws.rhrp.org.uk/ws/WagonInfo.asp?Ref=7468 Link] || |
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The three ballast hoppers were acquired by [[Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) PLC|SVR(H)]] in early 1984 and were initially intended for use in completing the [[The development of Kidderminster Town Station|extension to Kidderminster]]. Delays in receiving the LRO meant they were marooned in a goods yard at Shirebrook in Derbyshire, only arriving on the morning of 23 July 1984, the Monday of the final week before opening. They were immediately brought into use, greatly speeding up the final ballasting, lifting packing and slueing which was required at Kidderminster.<ref name=SB9/><ref>SVR News 73</ref> | The three ballast hoppers were acquired by [[Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) PLC|SVR(H)]] in early 1984 and were initially intended for use in completing the [[The development of Kidderminster Town Station|extension to Kidderminster]]. Delays in receiving the LRO meant they were marooned in a goods yard at Shirebrook in Derbyshire, only arriving on the morning of 23 July 1984, the Monday of the final week before opening. They were immediately brought into use, greatly speeding up the final ballasting, lifting packing and slueing which was required at Kidderminster.<ref name=SB9/><ref>SVR News 73</ref> | ||
− | The wagons | + | In 1985, 410 and 436 appeared on the main line when they were used used in the [[The Severn Valley Railway on the main line#SVR Wagons used on the main line in preservation| GW 150 demonstration freight train]] which ran to Newport behind [[2857|GWR freight loco 2857]].<ref>SVR News 78</ref> |
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+ | The wagons have seen regular use on Permanent Way duties on the railway, and are normally stabled along the line, often at [[Eardington]]. The SVR also has a number of other larger ballast hoppers, including a 24 ton [[BR 'Dogfish' Ballast Hopper Wagons|BR 'Dogfish' Ballast Hopper Wagon]] and six 40 ton [[BR 'Seacow' 40t Bogie Ballast Hoppers| BR 'Seacow' 40t Ballast Hoppers]]. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File: LT_HW_411_20150426.jpg | HW 411 | File: LT_HW_411_20150426.jpg | HW 411 | ||
File: LT_HW_436_20150426.jpg | HW 436 | File: LT_HW_436_20150426.jpg | HW 436 | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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[[Category:Featured articles]] | [[Category:Featured articles]] | ||
+ | [[Category:London Underground stock]] | ||
+ | [[Category: Rolling stock owned by SVR(H)]] |
Revision as of 15:45, 27 May 2019
London Transport ‘Herring’ Ballast Hopper Wagons | |
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Three Herring ballast hoppers in an engineers train | |
Built By | See table |
Status | In service |
Number | See table |
History | |
Built | See table |
Diagram | P6 / P20 |
Type | 4-wheel steel ballast hopper |
Capacity | 20 tons |
Telegraphic code | HERRING |
1984 | Arrived on the SVRSevern Valley Railway |
1985 | GW 150 main line appearance |
The SVRSevern Valley Railway’s wagons are numbered as follows:
Number | Built | Built by | Wagon Survey | Notes |
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HW 410 | 1938 | GRCWGloucester Railway Carriage and Wagon Company | Link | |
HW 411 | 1938 | GRCWGloucester Railway Carriage and Wagon Company | Link | |
HW 436 | 1965 | BRBritish Rail or British Railways Shildon | Link |
Service
The two early examples were originally ordered by the London Passenger Transport Board in 1936 for use on planned extension works on London Underground such as the extension of the Northern Line to Potters Bar. These works were cancelled in 1938 due to the impending war. The third example was not built until the mid-1960s.[2]
Preservation
The three ballast hoppers were acquired by SVR(H) in early 1984 and were initially intended for use in completing the extension to Kidderminster. Delays in receiving the LROLight Railway Order meant they were marooned in a goods yard at Shirebrook in Derbyshire, only arriving on the morning of 23 July 1984, the Monday of the final week before opening. They were immediately brought into use, greatly speeding up the final ballasting, lifting packing and slueing which was required at Kidderminster.[2][3]
In 1985, 410 and 436 appeared on the main line when they were used used in the GW 150 demonstration freight train which ran to Newport behind GWR freight loco 2857.[4]
The wagons have seen regular use on Permanent Way duties on the railway, and are normally stabled along the line, often at Eardington. The SVRSevern Valley Railway also has a number of other larger ballast hoppers, including a 24 ton BR 'Dogfish' Ballast Hopper Wagon and six 40 ton BR 'Seacow' 40t Ballast Hoppers.