Oxford OR76GEGV001C

GER 10t Covered Van - GER 32261

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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 10‑ton Covered Van – GER 32261
Manufacturer Part Number: OR76GEGV001C
Period: Pre‑grouping

The van was introduced in 1911 by the Great Eastern Railway as part of Diagram 72. It was built on a 10 ft 6 in wheelbase and was intended for a wide range of freight duties. On entry to service it was rated at a 10‑ton carrying capacity; this was reduced to 8 tons on 1 June 1927.

The class proved durable, with many examples remaining in revenue‑earning service into the late 1950s. After nationalisation they were frequently employed by British Railways on engineering trains.