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The 7 plank wagon was the standard coal wagon up to the 1930’s when steel mineral wagons were developed. In 1923 the RCH produced a standard plan for the 7 plank wagon, as up to this time there were many variations depending on the builder and region.
12 Ton Southern Planked Ventilated Van Express Dairies Eggs
Covhop Wagon 'Soda Ash' Light Grey
Triple Pack 16 Ton Steel Mineral Wagons NCB Grey Weathered
20 Ton Brake Van LNER Oxide
1 Plank Wagon BR Bauxite (Late)
BR (ex-LNER) extra long CCT van E1319E
4 plank wagon 'Penwyllt Silica Works' Length 88mm
Covered Hopper Wagon BR Bauxite
50ft. Ex-LMS PIII BG Van BR Dept. Black Electrification
BR Shunters Truck (Cheltenham) Entered Service: 1940sDimensions: L: 68mmLivery: BRFinish: Pristine
BR Shunters Truck (Hallen Marsh)
Fruit D wagons were large ventilated wooden bodied vans designed for the fast and efficient transportation of fruit.
Box Vans were the workhorses of the early freight industry moving general merchandise and perishable goods and thousands were built over several designs and over a large time period.
Gunpowder vans were especially constructed vans designed for the safer transport of gunpowder and other potentially explosive substances.
Gunpowder vans were especially constructed vans designed for the safer transport of gunpowder and other potentially explosive substances.
GWR Shunters Truck (Laira Truro Goods) Entered Service: 1917Dimensions: L: 68mmLivery: GWRFinish: Pristine
SR 25 Ton Pill Box Brake Van BR Bauxite
SR 25 Ton Pill Box Brake Van BR Grey Weathered
PCA Metalair Bulk Powder Wagon Grey Weathered
PCA Metalair Bulk Powder Wagon Grey
Extra-long CCT van A in BR maroon - E1341E
The 6 wheel milk tanker was developed in the 1930’s from the 4 wheel milk tanker.
BR standard 8 Ton Cattle wagon - Dark grey
The efficient movement of salt was fundamental to the growth of Britain as an industrial nation. Salt was transported from the main mining areas in Cheshire, Lancashire, Yorkshire and the West Midlands in especially constructed salt vans.
12 Ton Fish Van BR Bauxite (Early)
On nationalisation, the newly formed BR inherited a vast assortment of rolling stock designed to carry coal.
NETWORK RAIL EX STD 475814 MK3
NETWORK RAIL EX TGS 977993
FUEL TRAIN PK ESSO/ TEXACO/BURMA
9-plank open wagon "Charringtons"Coal Wagon No.259 - Brown Livery
BR Cattle Wagon 893373Cattle wagons were made in large numbers and were a common sight on rail in all parts of the country until their use was eclipsed by the use of specialised road vehicles.
GWR Cattle Wagon 13818Cattle wagons were made in large numbers and were a common sight on rail in all parts of the country until their use was eclipsed by the use of specialised road vehicles.
After changes in legislation regarding animal welfare and transport, many older style cattle wagons became redundant and alternative uses had to be found.
Fruit D wagons were large ventilated wooden bodied vans designed for the fast and efficient transportation of fruit.
On nationalisation, the newly formed BR inherited a vast assortment of rolling stock designed to carry coal.
To meet the rapid rise in demand for bananas shipped in from the Caribbean, especially constructed steam heated banana vans were manufactured with plywood cladding and insulated bodies that allowed bananas to be shipped in green and ripened en-route.
The 7 plank wagon was the standard coal wagon up to the 1930’s when steel mineral wagons were developed. In 1923 the RCH produced a standard plan for the 7 plank wagon, as up to this time there were many variations depending on the builder and region. However, even after the standard was applied, many non-standard wagons were still used.
The 6 wheel milk tanker was developed in the 1930’s from the 4 wheel milk tanker.
12 Ton Ventilated Van Planked Ends LNER Oxide
The 5 Plank Wagon was one of the most common general good wagon built with tens of thousands being manufactured by the rail companies between 1910 and the early 1930’s..
The 7 plank wagon was the standard coal wagon up to the 1930’s when steel mineral wagons were developed. In 1923 the RCH produced a standard plan for the 7 plank wagon, as up to this time there were many variations depending on the builder and region. However, even after the standard was applied, many non-standard wagons were still used.
5 Plank Wagon Wooden Floor 'Writhlington' Weathered
Cattle Wagon 13824 GWR Cattle wagons were made in large numbers and were a common sight on rail in all parts of the country until their use was eclipsed by the use of specialised road vehicles.