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Oxford OR76GEGV001B

GER 10t Covered Van - GER 32379

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Prototype Eras
Era 2 (1875 to 1923) Pre-grouping
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)

Manufacturer description

Introduced in 1911 by the Great Eastern Railway, a fleet of Diagram 72 vans was built to a 10 ft 6 in wheelbase for use on a wide range of freight duties. Originally rated at 10 tons, their carrying capacity was reduced to 8 tons in June 1927. The class proved long-lived, with many examples remaining in revenue-earning service into the late 1950s. Under British Railways ownership, they were frequently seen operating as part of engineering trains.

Catalogue listing

Oxford GER 10t Covered Van – GER 32379 is identified by the manufacturer part number OR76GEGV001B. It represents the pre‑grouping period of the Great Eastern Railway. The van is built to a 10 ft 6 in wheelbase and was originally rated for a 10‑ton carrying capacity.

Introduced in 1911, the Diagram 72 vans were employed on a variety of freight duties. In June 1927 their rating was reduced to 8 tons. Many units remained in revenue‑earning service into the late 1950s and, after transfer to British Railways, were commonly used as part of engineering trains.