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10 ton Covered Van, Caledonian Railway No.73004 (original number unknown)

10 ton Covered Van, Caledonian Railway No.73004 (original number unknown)
At SRPS former Falkirk Depot after restoration. Photo W.S.Sellar

Built c.1920 by CR, St Rollox.
SRPS Core Collection, on display, CR bauxite.

This vehicle incorporates features that were well ahead of their time, including a comparatively long wheelbase and end ventilators. Many of this type were used to transport refined sugar from Greenock.

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