CIE Bulleid Pallet Van - Grey (CIE roundel era) - Pack 3 ERA_Shadow Privatisation

CIE Bulleid Pallet Van - Grey (CIE roundel era) - Pack 3 ERA_Shadow PrivatisationAs palletised shipments became increasingly common, CI required wagons capable of handling this new type of freight. While bogie wagons suitable for sundries, bagged cement, and other traffic were already on the drawing board, an interim solution was needed. The result was the 12 ton Pallet Van, based on the standard triangulated wagon chassis. This development of the traditional van wagon featured offset sliding doors wide enough for pallet loading

3 (10" x 5") & S4 single (10" x 5")

Blackened brass bearings conforming to accurascale standards of 14

21t hoppers (HTO)

Original 5-rib body style with roller bearing axle boxes

When Jarvis went in to administration

South Wales

the bottom sections of any remaining wooden stanchions were removed

500 wagons built to this pattern

Remained in service until 1992

steps fitted to all corners

alongside locos for Freightliner and DRS aboard the MV Stellanova on the 8th November 2006

Accessory Bag included contains steam/vacuum hoses and screw coupling