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This 50 ton capacity Bogie Well Wagon was built by GRCW in 1944 for the War Department, hence the designated telegraphic code ‘Warwell’.  Its registration number was WD(M) 1150, although the original wagon number is unknown.  It was later numbered 314153.
 
This 50 ton capacity Bogie Well Wagon was built by GRCW in 1944 for the War Department, hence the designated telegraphic code ‘Warwell’.  Its registration number was WD(M) 1150, although the original wagon number is unknown.  It was later numbered 314153.
  
The wagon is seen in the photograph outside Bridgnorth Boiler Shop..
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The wagon is seen in the photograph outside Bridgnorth Boiler Shop.
  
 
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Revision as of 09:20, 16 October 2017

WD Well Wagon 314153

This 50 ton capacity Bogie Well Wagon was built by GRCWGloucester Railway Carriage and Wagon Company in 1944 for the War Department, hence the designated telegraphic code ‘WarwellTelegraphic code signifying an ex War Department Well Trolley’. Its registration number was WD(M) 1150, although the original wagon number is unknown. It was later numbered 314153.

The wagon is seen in the photograph outside Bridgnorth Boiler Shop.

Sources

Railway Heritage Register Wagon Survey

Links

WD 314153 on vintagecarriagestrust.org

See also

List of goods wagons