GWR W 95xxx (body only) Banana Van built 1916

GWR W 95xxx (body only) Banana Van built 1916

 

Present Location SCRAPPED
County Location Powys
Designed For GWR
Built by GWR
Where built Swindon
General type 4w Ventilated Van
Specific type Fruit B
First Number 95xxxx
Present Number W 95xxx (body only)
Owner Private
Diagram number V16
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 Approx date (1915-1917). Converted to Meat van (Diagram X6) in 1918, later converted in 1921 to Banana Van (Diagram Y4) vents removed, insulated and end centre shuttered louvre added. "Trewythen Farm" Trefeglwys, Powys. Scrapped c2011.
Grid Reference SO 00177 90160
Inspected by Charles Best
Date of Inspection 07/05/2009
Date Record Last Updated 28/09/2020

 
 
 

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