Van 7

Van 7
Tim Goodspeed
Built By	FR Co.
Designation	replica brakevan
History
Date Built	1998
Operating	Heritage Fleet
Carriages

Background

Although referred to as 'Old No 1 Van' during construction this van never carried this number, and was outshopped new in 1998 as Van 7 in the new Brake Van series.

Van 7 is a replica of pre-preservation era converted Quarrymen's Carriage Van 6. Old Van 6 was numbered as the first Van 1 in the preservation era and had a balcony at each end, as does this replica, unlike the current Van 6 which has only one balcony. It does incorporate some metal parts from the original though unfortunately not the balcony rails which are on other vehicles.

Used on a 'Greaser's Express' (a regular working to grease points, levers and frames along the whole length of the line). The train, consisting of Moelwyn, Van 7, wagon 63 and Van 6 are seen here at Glanypwll

In Minffordd Yard

See also

• Carriages
• Quarrymen's Carriages