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− | This bogie flat wagon was designed by the War Department as a tank transporter and built on their behalf in 1918 by the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway at their Horwich works. This class of wagon had a 35 ton capacity and was known by the telegraphic code 'RECTANK'. | + | |image = WD_4607_20150402.jpg |
+ | |caption = WD Rectank Tank Carrier 4607 | ||
+ | |construc = L&YR Horwich | ||
+ | |status = In service | ||
+ | |wagno = WGC 4607 | ||
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+ | |wagtype = Bogie flat wagon | ||
+ | |capacity = 35 tons | ||
+ | |telcode = RECTANK | ||
+ | |topscode = | ||
+ | |brakes = | ||
+ | |built = 1918 | ||
+ | |years1 = 1994 | ||
+ | |events1 = Arrived on the SVR | ||
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+ | }}This bogie flat wagon was designed by the War Department as a tank transporter and built on their behalf in 1918 by the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway at their Horwich works. This class of wagon had a 35 ton capacity and was known by the telegraphic code 'RECTANK'. It saw service with the L&YR which became part of the LMS in 1923.<ref name=SB9>SVR Stock Book Ninth Edition</ref> | ||
− | It arrived at the SVR in September 1994 direct from military use at Kineton, carrying the Army identity WGC 4607, and bearing a large water tank. It | + | It was acquired by [[SVR(H)]] and arrived at the SVR in September 1994 direct from military use at Kineton, carrying the Army identity WGC 4607, and bearing a large water tank.<ref name=SB9/> Shortly after arrival a bent drawbar was straightened and the mountings for the water tank removed.<ref>SVR News 113</ref> It has since been used by the SVR for carrying rails and other heavy loads, and was photographed alongside [[Kidderminster Carriage Shed]] in April 2015. |
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
[[Goods Wagons | List of goods wagons]] | [[Goods Wagons | List of goods wagons]] | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
[http://www.ws.vintagecarriagestrust.org/ws/WagonInfo.asp?Ref=9665 WD 4607 on vintagecarriagestrust.org] | [http://www.ws.vintagecarriagestrust.org/ws/WagonInfo.asp?Ref=9665 WD 4607 on vintagecarriagestrust.org] |
Revision as of 16:58, 2 January 2019
WD 4607 'Rectank' Tank Carrier Wagon | |
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WD Rectank Tank Carrier 4607 | |
Built By | L&YR Horwich |
Status | In service |
Number | WGC 4607 |
History | |
Built | 1918 |
Type | Bogie flat wagon |
Capacity | 35 tons |
Telegraphic code | RECTANK |
1994 | Arrived on the SVRSevern Valley Railway |
It was acquired by SVR(H) and arrived at the SVRSevern Valley Railway in September 1994 direct from military use at Kineton, carrying the Army identity WGC 4607, and bearing a large water tank.[1] Shortly after arrival a bent drawbar was straightened and the mountings for the water tank removed.[2] It has since been used by the SVRSevern Valley Railway for carrying rails and other heavy loads, and was photographed alongside Kidderminster Carriage Shed in April 2015.