Van wagons

'Vanwide' B783563

Built: 1962 (Wolverhampton)
Status: Stored 

Once numerous and used for the transportation of all kinds of parcels and merchandise. Since arriving at the railway in army livery (carrying the number WGB 4182), it has been restored into original BR Bauxite livery, complete with sign-written numbers.

GWR Fruit 'D' Van 3465

Built: 1955 (Swindon)
Status: Serviceable 

The Fruit 'D' vans were the last type of 'Fruit' vehicle built by the Great Western to aid some of their traffic of garden produce. The vans had additional ventilation slats in the sides to allow cool air to circulate, as well as three sets of double doors on each side and internal gas lighting, on an 18ft wheelbase. As well as the carriage of fruit, they were also found being used for express parcels traffic. Recently repainted, this vehicle can sometimes be seen in use during our gala events. 

British Railways VDA "Ferry Van" 200780

Built: 1976 (Ashford)
Status: Serviceable 

These wagons were designed for the faster freight trains as BR tried to update its rolling stock. The design was introduced in 1975 and they had a number of uses and liveries, being very useful with both sliding and opening doors, enabling direct access to all parts of the vehicle. Our van was used by the army, and still carries the identity "WGB 4311"