Closed Van G.7

Constructed in-house in Douglas Workshops, this van was made using the damaged brake van E.1 (i) and was scrapped as part of the Ballasalla Bonfire in 1974.

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G.7

1897

Isle Of Man Railway Co.,Ltd.

7’ 0”

8’ 0”

8’ 11”

14’ 6”

Scrapped

G.7 was the first on-house van of the series, being constructed using parts of brake van E.i (i) following its accident; it was based on the Metropolitan Carriage & Wagon Co., Ltd., design and looked similar.

(Photo: I.o.M.S.R.S.A.)