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[[File:{{Infobox wagon|image = 55577 restored.jpg |thumbcaption = WD Brake Van 55577 (fictitious number)|construc = SR (Ashford)|300pxstatus = Operational|rightwagno = 55577| othernos = WD 11035, ARMY 49010|designed = |diagram = 1579|lot = 1852|wagtype = Brake Van 55577 (fictitious number25 ton)]]|telcode = |brakes = Vacuum braked|built = 1942|years1 = 1990|events1 = Entered preservation|years2 = 1991|events2 = Entered service|years3 = 2015|events3 = Overhaul commenced|years4 = 2017|events4 = Re-entered service|years5 = |events5 = |years6 = |events6 = }}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>

49010 arrived on the SVR from the RNAD in on 10 July 1990. After arrival it a number of parts were replaced including several side and roof planks, one verandah end and the floor. The roof was restored also recanvassed, and the wagon painted.<ref>SVR News 98</ref>. The decision was 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.<ref name=SB9/>  Restoration was completed in time for the wagon to enter traffic during the 'Freight Weekend' on 1-2 June 1991. On its next appearance in the 1991 Autumn Steam Gala, an incident resulted in damage to the wheel profiles on one axle. The axle was removed and transported to Bridgnorth where the wheels were reprofiled; the opportunity was also taken to replace a leaking vacuum cylinder and fit the cabin doors with square locks to prevent unauthorised access.<ref>SVR News 102</ref> 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/>