GWR Siphon G van Profile and Models
W1037 at the Buckinghamshire Railway Centre in August 2008. ©Oxyman
By 1913, the Great Western Railway had reached a stage whereby the original 4w and 6w milk vans were obsolete and required replacement. A prototype 50’ bogie version, the diagram O.10 of October 1908 had proved successful and satisfied the GWR’s requirements for a versatile gangway design of milk van, leading to the creation of the Siphon G; a family of gangway bogie vans that were built between 1913 and 1955 and that would eventually total 365 vehicles. These vehicles were built in multiple batches by both the GWR and later British Railways. While initially built for the transport of milk churns, the class proved to be extremely versatile, being converted for use as Ambulance trains during WWII and also being used for the transport of newspapers, goods and for departmental purposes later in life.
(Information provided via Accurascale)
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Type of Vehicle |
Van |
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Builder |
Swindon Works Derby Works |
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Build Dates |
1913 to 1955 |
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Total Built |
365 |
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Wheel Configuration |
2 x Bogies |
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Operated By |
Great Western Railway British Railways |
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Main Duties |
Milk transport |
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In Service Until |
Mid-1980s |
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Surviving Examples |
Some in preservation |
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
GWR brown
BR crimson and cream
BR crimson
BR departmental olive
BR maroon
BR blue
Private Owner
Awaiting Categorisation
British Army
N Gauge
BR bauxite
Unpainted
Products awaiting categorisation
| Scale | Brand | Image | Construction Type | DCC Capability | Product Code | Product Title | Livery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Accurascale |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
ACC2415-W2938 View |
Siphon G - Dia. O.33 (NMV) - BR Rail Blue: W2980 | Not Applicable |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Blacksmith Models |
|
Requires assembly | Not set |
BL053 View |
Detailing kit - Lima Siphon G to BR/WR Dia. 062 | Awaiting Categorisation |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | George Alan Models |
|
Requires assembly | Not set |
PV1 View |
GWR Siphon G (Inside or Outside framed) Kit | Awaiting Categorisation |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Lima |
|
Not set | Not set |
L305351a View |
GWR Siphon G in Dark Brown 2792 | Not Applicable |
| N Gauge | Dapol |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Unpowered |
DCC2010 View |
Siphon G No.4 in Yellow - Dapol N'Thusiasts Club Open Day October 2010 | Private Owner |
| N Gauge | Dapol |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
NB004Siphon View |
Siphon G 1435 in GWR Livery | GWR brown |
