Closed Van G.15

Built on the frames of four-wheel carriage B.19 by the Railway Company in the Douglas Works and featuring a gap below the panelling in common with other later conversions (with differences in the central doorways) this van was withdrawn and between 1958 and 1965 used as a mobil goods shed at St. Johns Station latterly.  It was scrapped as part of the Ballasalla Bonfire in 1974.

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G.15

1915

I.M.R. Co.

7’ 0”

8’ 0”

8’ 11”

14’ 6”

Scrapped

G.15 in September of 1940 in the darker livery at Port Erin Station.

G.15 in September of 1940 in the darker livery at Port Erin Station.

G.15 in use during April of 1950 seen at St. John's Station.

Example of fleet lettering complete with black drop-shadow, usually on the central panel of the left side.

In 1947 G.15 was on the rear of a train which also included a six-wheeler.

Originating from four-wheel carriage B.19 made for this unique arrangement of the underframes.