Difference between revisions of "WD 55577 Brake Van (fictitious number)"
m (Link added) |
(additional info and history) |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
| − | [[File: WD_55577_20150307.jpg |thumb| | + | [[File: WD_55577_20150307.jpg |thumb|300px|right| WD Brake Van 55577 (fictitious number) awaiting overhaul in March 2015]] |
| − | This 25 ton capacity Brake Van was built by the Southern Railway’s Ashford Works in 1942 for the War Department, hence the designated telegraphic code ‘Pillbox’. Its registration number was WD(S) 1021, and first wagon number was WD 11035, later ARMY 49010. | + | This 25 ton capacity Brake Van was built by the Southern Railway’s Ashford Works in 1942 for the War Department, hence the designated telegraphic code ‘Pillbox’. Its registration number was WD(S) 1021, and first wagon number was WD 11035, later ARMY 49010.<ref>Railway Heritage Register Wagon Survey</ref> |
| − | + | ==Service== | |
| + | Although designed and built by the Southern Railway, 49010 never saw service with the SR or BR. It was based at the Longmoor Military Railway until closure in 1969, when it moved to the Royal Naval Armaments Depot at Bedenham, Gosport.<ref name=SB9>SVR Stock Book Ninth Edition</ref> | ||
| − | The original | + | ==Preservation== |
| + | 49010 arrived on the SVR from the RNAD in July 1990. After arrival it was restored and the decision taken to paint it in Southern Railway colours portraying its parent company origin rather than its military history. The restoration used parts from an original SR brake van numbered 55577, and this number was duly ‘transferred’ to the restored 49190. During the 1990s, the brake van was used on SVR Steam Schools Specials for which, being vacuum braked, it was well suited.<ref name=SB9/> | ||
| − | The wagon | + | Following the [[2007 Storm Damage]], 55577 was used as brake van on the 'Drain high pressure train' working between Bewdley and Northwood Halt. The train also involved [[Former Residents#Diesel Locomotives|Class 08 "Gladys"]], [[Esso Oil Tank Wagon 2686]] acting as a water bowser, and a flat wagon with pump equipment.<ref>Floodline No 16, Thursday 12th July 2007.</ref> |
| + | |||
| + | In March 2015 the wagon was photographed adjacent to [[Kidderminster Carriage Shed]] where it was awaiting an overhaul. This began in October 2015, being carried out by the [[Wagon Department]] in [[Bewdley Goods Shed]].<ref>[http://svrwagons.wixsite.com/svrwagons/wagon-restoration SVR Wagon Department website] retrieved July 2016</ref> {{As of|2017|07}} the overhaul is almost complete. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Donor brake van 55577== | ||
| + | The original Brake Van 55577 was built at Lancing in 1930. Its carcass was burned out at Stewarts Lane in London, but was acquired so that parts could be used in the restoration of the 1942 brake van which now carries the number.<ref name=SB9/> | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
| − | [[Goods Wagons | List of goods wagons]] | + | *[[Goods Wagons | List of goods wagons]] |
| − | [[Rolling stock currently under restoration]] | + | *[[Rolling stock currently under restoration]] |
| − | == | + | ==References== |
| − | + | <references /> | |
==Links== | ==Links== | ||
| − | [http://www.ws.vintagecarriagestrust.org/ws/WagonInfo.asp?Ref=9666 WD 55577 (fictitious) on vintagecarriagestrust.org] | + | *[http://www.ws.vintagecarriagestrust.org/ws/WagonInfo.asp?Ref=9666 WD 55577 (fictitious) on vintagecarriagestrust.org] |
| − | [http://www.ws.vintagecarriagestrust.org/ws/WagonInfo.asp?Ref=8152 WD 55577 ((framework only)) on vintagecarriagestrust.org] | + | *[http://www.ws.vintagecarriagestrust.org/ws/WagonInfo.asp?Ref=8152 WD 55577 ((framework only)) on vintagecarriagestrust.org] |
[[Category:Brake vans]] | [[Category:Brake vans]] | ||
[[Category:Rolling stock in Bewdley Down Yard]] | [[Category:Rolling stock in Bewdley Down Yard]] | ||
Revision as of 13:50, 18 July 2017
This 25 ton capacity Brake Van was built by the Southern Railway’s Ashford Works in 1942 for the War Department, hence the designated telegraphic code ‘Pillbox’. Its registration number was WD(S) 1021, and first wagon number was WD 11035, later ARMY 49010.[1]
Service
Although designed and built by the Southern Railway, 49010 never saw service with the SRSouthern Railway or BRBritish Rail or British Railways. It was based at the Longmoor Military Railway until closure in 1969, when it moved to the Royal Naval Armaments Depot at Bedenham, Gosport.[2]
Preservation
49010 arrived on the SVRSevern Valley Railway from the RNADRoyal Naval Armaments Depot in July 1990. After arrival it was restored and the decision taken to paint it in Southern Railway colours portraying its parent company origin rather than its military history. The restoration used parts from an original SRSouthern Railway brake van numbered 55577, and this number was duly ‘transferred’ to the restored 49190. During the 1990s, the brake van was used on SVRSevern Valley Railway Steam Schools Specials for which, being vacuum braked, it was well suited.[2]
Following the 2007 Storm Damage, 55577 was used as brake van on the 'Drain high pressure train' working between Bewdley and Northwood Halt. The train also involved Class 08 "Gladys", Esso Oil Tank Wagon 2686 acting as a water bowser, and a flat wagon with pump equipment.[3]
In March 2015 the wagon was photographed adjacent to Kidderminster Carriage Shed where it was awaiting an overhaul. This began in October 2015, being carried out by the Wagon Department in Bewdley Goods Shed.[4] As of July 2017[update] the overhaul is almost complete.
Donor brake van 55577
The original Brake Van 55577 was built at Lancing in 1930. Its carcass was burned out at Stewarts Lane in London, but was acquired so that parts could be used in the restoration of the 1942 brake van which now carries the number.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ Railway Heritage Register Wagon Survey
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 SVRSevern Valley Railway Stock Book Ninth Edition
- ↑ Floodline No 16, Thursday 12th July 2007.
- ↑ SVR Wagon Department website retrieved July 2016
