GWR W 137696 Goods Wagon Built 1938
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GWR W 137696 Goods Wagon Built 1938 |
Present Location |
West Somerset Railway |
County Location |
Somerset |
Designed For |
GWR |
Build Location |
Swindon |
Built By |
GWR |
General Type |
4w 5-plank Open |
Specific Type |
AB Van |
First Number |
137696 |
Present Number |
W 137696 |
Commodity |
Goods |
Owner |
GWR 813 Preservation Fund |
Diagram Number |
E4 |
Lot Number |
1314 |
Status |
Awaiting decision |
Capacity (tons) |
12 |
Operating |
No |
Stored |
In the open |
Number of Wheels |
4 |
Gauge |
4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheelbase |
10 ft |
Rarity |
Unique |
Additional Notes |
Originally built for for carrying aeroplane propellers. Converted to conventional open in early 1950s. Ex Rosyth Dockyard. Arrived 1993 |
Inspected By |
John Bishop |
Date Inspected |
17/04/2011 |
Main Photo Taken By |
John Bishop |
Date of Image |
17/04/2011 |
Record Last Updated |
26/06/2020 |
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