DW 139
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The following vehicle(s) appear in this photo.
- 139 - CE Track Recording coach
Photo details
- Swindon Works
- 28 January 1985
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Andy Prime
9 March 2012, 16:38:42
What is that in the foreground then, a bogie with a brake cylinder built into it ? not seen one like that before.
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Mathew Rainer
27 March 2012, 11:11:02
I think it's bogie from a DMU.
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Dave Carson - Rail Audit Services Ltd
28 March 2012, 06:47:25
Going back to the main subject (DW139). When I worked for London Transport Permanent Way Design Office between 1977 and 1983, I used to look after our two portable Hallade Track Recorders and annually they went to Swindon for servicing followed by a run in DW139 which calibrated them. I remember having a thrill-seeking ride between Paddington & Swindon in this poor thing and was the only time I felt (but was not) motion sick in a train!!!
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Trevor K Barham
16 August 2013, 18:06:02
On the subject of bogies you will notice that DW139 has had its original GWR type replaced with British Rail B4 type - to give a better ride!
The only other BR Track Recording / Testing Coach ( LMS1924 vintage) No. DM395223 is still on its original 1924 kitchen car bogies and is preserved by the LMSCA at Rowsley on Peak Rail.