Closed Van G.2

Second of the first batch of four such closed vans from the Metropolitan Carriage & Wagon Co., of Saltley in Birmingham, this example was scrapped in 1964.  Of note it was fitted with portholes on its sides to aid ventilation as can be seen in the accompanying images at the foot of this page.

Fleet Number:

Built:

Manufacturers:

Width:

Wheelbase:

Height:

Length:

Status:

Date:

G.2

1873

Metropolitan

66

8’ 0”

8’ 11”

14’ 6”

Scrapped

1964

July 1956 showing lettering detail in the goods yard at Castletown Station.

May 1957 with G.2 at the front in the goods yard at Castletown Station.

July 1956 with drop-side wagon M.56

in the goods yard Castletown Station.