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Prototype Eras
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation
Manufacturer description
A General Utility Van (GUV) is a type of rail vehicle built by British Rail primarily for transporting mail and parcels. They were used by both Rail Express Systems and Railtrack. Colas Rail and some train operating companies still use them. The Departmental Utility Van posessed the goods carrying potential vital for its task of carrying materials pertinent to the company. The BR Departmental Utility Van is a worthwhile addition to your burgeoning collection, if your interest is kindled in those rail vehicles dedicated to maintaning the processes and efficency of the railway as well as freight and customer travel.
Catalogue listing
Model details
Prototype information
Rail Express Systems
Railtrack
First Great Western
FM Rail
Colas Rail
BR Doncaster Works
BR Glasgow Works
Pressed Steel Company
(Some later changed to either 90 or 110mph max)
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