5-plank open GWR Profile and Models
10931 at the Avon Valley Railway in May 2009. ©Hugh Llewelyn
The GWR built a huge number of 5-plank open goods wagons in the early 20th century. The design was an adaptation of the earlier 4-plank wagon design of 1902 and became the de-facto standard 5-plank wagon from then on. Most examples featured a hybar sheet supporter which allowed for a cover to protect the goods inside, although some examples had this removed later in life. Production was split across several diagrams - the O11s were unfitted, with the near-identical O15s featuring vacuum brakes. The O14s were similar to the O11s with minor body differences. The wagons saw usage across the entirety of the GWR network and remained in service into BR and industrial service. Several can be found in preservation. |
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Type of Vehicle |
Open wagon |
Builder |
GWR Swindon Works |
Build Dates |
1911 to 1922 |
Total Built |
Diag O11: 10,815 Diag O14: 2,200 Diag O15: 2,105 |
Wheel Configuration |
4-wheel |
Operated By |
GWR British Railways Private Owners |
Main Duties |
General goods traffic |
In Service Until |
1960s |
Surviving Examples |
Some in preservation |