GWR W 95550 (body only) Banana Van built 1916

GWR W 95550 (body only) Banana Van built 1916

GWR W 95550 (body only) Banana Van built 1916
GWR W 95550 (body only) Banana Van built 1916

 

Present Location Pant-y-Dwr
County Location Powys
Designed For GWR
Built by GWR
Where built Swindon
General type 4w Ventilated Van
Specific type Fruit B
First Number 95550
Present Number W 95550 (body only)
Owner Private
Diagram number V16
Lot number 819
Status Grounded body
Capacity (tons) 10
Operating No
Stored In the open
Number of Wheels 4
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheelbase 9 ft
Rarity Many
Notes Converted to Meat van (Diagram X6) in 1918, later converted in 1921 to Banana Van (Diagram Y4) vents blanked, insulated and end centre shuttered louvre added. "Pyllau Farm"
Grid Reference SN 98116 74868
Inspected by Andrew Jenkins
Date of Inspection 16/02/2019
Photo by Roy Morris
Photo Date 20/04/2003
Date Record Last Updated 20/11/2022

 
 
 

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