10/ 12 ton banana van BR Profile and Models
B881711 at the Mid Hants Railway in October 2022. ©Hugh Llewelyn
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These 10t vans were produced by British Railways specifically for the transport of bananas from docksides across the UK such as Avonmouth, Garston or Barry to distribution warehouses. The vans ensured that the bunches of bananas were not exposed to extremes of temperature during their journey. |
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Type of Vehicle |
Insulated box van |
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Builder |
BR Wolverton Works |
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Build Dates |
1959 to 1960 |
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Total Built |
1,028 |
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Wheel Configuration |
4-wheel |
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Operated By |
British Railways |
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Main Duties |
Banana Transport Barrier Vehicles |
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In Service Until |
1970s |
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Surviving Examples |
Some in preservation |
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
GWR grey
LNER grey
BR bauxite
BR grey
BR gulf red
Railfreight grey (inc. Red Stripe)
Awaiting Categorisation
Private Owner
Unpainted
British Army
O Gauge (1:43 Scale)
