VIX Ferry van Profile and Models
V786898 at Duddeston in October 1985. ©Steve Jones
A specialist vehicle designed for cross-channel freight traffic, 400 Ferry Vans were built to Diagram 1/227 and were transported to and from the continent by British Railways' train ferries. Whilst they were superceded on these duties in the early 1980s, the long wheelbase and dual brake equipment resulted in the wagons being used for other roles, including engineering use, with several vehicles heavily modified for their new roles.
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Type of Vehicle |
Wagon |
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Builder |
Pressed Steel
British Rail, Ashford Works
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Build Dates |
1962 - 1964 |
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Total Built |
400 |
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Wheel Configuration |
4 wheel |
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Operated By |
British Rail |
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Main Duties |
International Freight |
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In Service Until |
Late 1990s |
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Surviving Examples |
Several in preservation |
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
BR bauxite
BR plain black
BR departmental olive
Railfreight grey (inc. Red Stripe)
Satlink
Civil Engineers 'Dutch'
Private Owner
Commemorative / Special event
(Fictitious) Products awaiting categorisation
| Scale | Brand | Image | Construction Type | DCC Capability | Product Code | Product Title | Livery |
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| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Sonic Models |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
S4301-03W View |
Custom Weathered 20T VIX Ferry Van , BR Early Bauxite (with Ferry Link Logo) B787110 | Awaiting Categorisation |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Sonic Models |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
S4301-05W View |
Custom Weathered 20T VIX Ferry Van , BR Corporate Bauxite (with Ferry Link Logo) B787190 | Awaiting Categorisation |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Sonic Models |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
S4301-09 View |
20T VIX Ferry Van , BR Railfreight Departmental Red/Grey DB786944 | Awaiting Categorisation |
