Half-Brake Carriage F.42
Saw use as a mess room for the Association at Ballasalla Station
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F.42
1907
Metropolitan
37' 0"
7' 0"
10' 0"
Scrapped
Above: there were eight of these versatile luggage vans in total, this example saw use latterly at Ballasalla Station where it was used as a mess room by the Supporters' Association volunteers during the short line workings on 1976 when services only operated between Port Erin and Ballasalla; the following year would see the full line reinstated.
(Photo: I.o.M.S.R.S.A.)
July 1970 and F.42 was still in active service when seen at Douglas Station on the rear of a train, typcial marshalling for these carriages.
July 1976 and the interior of the luggage compartment when used at Ballasalla Station by Association volunteers.
In May 1932 F.42 was still carrying the original purple lake and off-white livery when seen at Douglas Station, note the torpedos.
No.11 Maitland passing F.42 in July 1976 at Ballasalla Station when the carriage was in use as an Association mess room.
In July 1976 F.42 was stowed on the siding at Ballasalla Station where is was used as a mess room for Association volunteers.