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Surviving steam-era grain wagons.

Discussion in 'Heritage Rolling Stock' started by KHARDS, Apr 28, 2017.

  1. KHARDS

    KHARDS Well-Known Member

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    Does anyone know many survive and their status.

    3 at Ludborough
    1 at Didcot.

    Sure there are many more.
     
    KHARDS, Apr 28, 2017
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    The Vintage Carriage Trust Wagon Survey Project is probably your friend: http://www.ws.vintagecarriagestrust.org/ws/wsearch.asp
    E.G. Selecting "4W Covered Hopper" in the General Wagon type dropdown and then "Grain" in the Specific Wagon type gets these two -
    http://www.ws.vintagecarriagestrust.org/ws/WagonInfo.asp?Ref=6678
    http://www.ws.vintagecarriagestrust.org/ws/WagonInfo.asp?Ref=6679
    Changing General Wagon type to "4W Hopper Van" gets these three:
    http://www.ws.vintagecarriagestrust.org/ws/WagonInfo.asp?Ref=10387
    http://www.ws.vintagecarriagestrust.org/ws/WagonInfo.asp?Ref=10388
    http://www.ws.vintagecarriagestrust.org/ws/WagonInfo.asp?Ref=10389
    Suspect there are other permutations you could try.
    Good luck in your research.
     
    buzby2, May 1, 2017
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    In addition to those already mentioned at Dalmellington, Ludborough and Didcot, there is one at Mangapps, one at Quainton Rd. and I believe at least one at Butterley.
     
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    The one at Quainton Road was in use in the demonstration goods train last weekend.
    P1190759.jpg
    The Wagon Survey lists four of this type (specific type = Covgrain) including two at Butterley.
     
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