SAR Van

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In July 2003 WHR(C) was formally twinned with the Sandstone Heritage Trust & Railway in South Africa, who are marking the twinning by generously donating bogie NG.V-16 brake van no. 3172, including shipping to the UK. This looks set to be a most useful vehicle in its own right, and it will also enable WHR(C) to run fully authentic South African demonstration freight trains, and indeed to run freights even when brake carriage no. 1001 is unavailable (i.e. when in use on extension duties). Its interior is divided between guard's van and open van space.

Restoration was complete by February 2006. Source: WHR (Caernarfon) Rolling Stock: Goods Stock (external)

V-16 3172