A successful prototype B710250 was followed by 112 vacuum braked vans in 1963-4 and then 182 with air brakes in 1966. They were initially used between Dagenham and Halewood and later to Swansea. These vans were 35ft. over headstocks with a 20ft. 9in wb and an extreme width of 8ft. 0 11/16in. Collection has details.
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Category:Transportation
Subcategory:Railway
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Keywords:BR, BR Ford Palvans, BR Palvans, Ford, Ford Palvans, Palvans, RRB, Railway wagons, VQB, ZEB, ZRW