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|diagram    = 1579
 
|diagram    = 1579
 
|lot        = 1852
 
|lot        = 1852
|wagtype    = Brake Van (25 ton)
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|wagtype    = Brake Van
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|capacity  = 25 tons
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|telcode    = PILLBOX
 
|brakes    = Vacuum braked
 
|brakes    = Vacuum braked
 
|built      = 1942
 
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==Preservation==
 
==Preservation==
49010 arrived on the SVR from the RNAD on 10 July 1990. After arrival a number of parts were replaced including several side and roof planks, one verandah end and the floor. The roof was 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/>  
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49010 arrived on the SVR from the RNAD on 10 July 1990. After arrival a number of parts were replaced including several side and roof planks, one verandah end and the floor. The roof was 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 49010.<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>
 
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>
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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/>
 
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/>
  
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>   
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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 [[Diesel Locomotives hired by the SVR|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> and was completed in September 2017 in time for the wagon to be used in the 2017 Autumn Steam Gala.
 
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> and was completed in September 2017 in time for the wagon to be used in the 2017 Autumn Steam Gala.
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==Links==
 
==Links==
*[http://www.ws.vintagecarriagestrust.org/ws/WagonInfo.asp?Ref=9666 WD 55577 (fictitious) on vintagecarriagestrust.org]
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*[http://www.ws.rhrp.org.uk/ws/WagonInfo.asp?Ref=9666 WD 55577 (fictitious) on Railway Heritage Register On-Line]
*[http://www.ws.vintagecarriagestrust.org/ws/WagonInfo.asp?Ref=8152 WD 55577 ((framework only)) on vintagecarriagestrust.org]
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*[http://www.ws.rhrp.org.uk/ws/WagonInfo.asp?Ref=8152 WD 55577 ((framework only)) on Railway Heritage Register On-Line]
  
  
 
[[Category:Brake vans]]
 
[[Category:Brake vans]]
[[Category:Rolling stock in Bewdley Down Yard]]
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[[Category:Featured articles]]
 
[[Category:Featured articles]]

Revision as of 15:20, 10 April 2019

WD 55577 Brake Van (fictitious number)
55577 restored.jpg
WD Brake Van 55577 (fictitious number)
Built By SRSouthern Railway (Ashford)
Status Operational
Number 55577
Other Numbers WD 11035, ARMY 49010
History
Built 1942
Diagram 1579
Lot 1852
Type Brake Van
Capacity 25 tons
Telegraphic code PILLBOX
Brakes Vacuum braked
1990 Entered preservation
1991 Entered service
2015 Overhaul commenced
2017 Re-entered service

Goods Wagons

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 on 10 July 1990. After arrival a number of parts were replaced including several side and roof planks, one verandah end and the floor. The roof was also recanvassed, and the wagon painted.[3]. 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 SRSouthern Railway brake van numbered 55577, and this number was duly ‘transferred’ to the restored 49010.[2]

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.[4]

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.[5]

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,[6] and was completed in September 2017 in time for the wagon to be used in the 2017 Autumn Steam Gala.

Donor brake van 55577

The works plate of donor SRSouthern Railway 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

  1. Railway Heritage Register Wagon Survey
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 SVRSevern Valley Railway Stock Book Ninth Edition
  3. SVRSevern Valley Railway News 98
  4. SVRSevern Valley Railway News 102
  5. Floodline No 16, Thursday 12th July 2007.
  6. SVR Wagon Department website retrieved July 2016

Links