Closed Van G.5
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First of a one-off order of two provided by the Ashbury Carriage & Wagon Co., in 1877, this example was later fitted with portholes to aid ventilation. It was through-piped for vacuum and use between the diesel railcars to carry luggage in 1963 and last used for this purpose in 1965, after which G.19 was similarly treated and G.5 withdrawn; it survived until the mass scrapping of 1974 when it was taken to Ballasalla Station and disposed of. Of note, it was fitted with portholes in the sides with hinged doors. The illustration shows the van in its latter days with all upper ironwork painted grey.
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G.5 in May of 1966 in the running shed at Douglas Station during the closure showing closed porthole apertures.
Arriving with the diesel railcars from Peel Station in 1964 prior to withdrawal, after which G.19 was used.
One of two vans at the rear of the diesel railcars at Peel Station in 1964 taken from a larger image.
G.5 in use between the diesel railcars at Douglas Station for goods and freight for which it was through-piped.
Of identical design, elder sister G.1 at Port Erin Station in the summer of 1969 in dark grey livery.
G.5 in May of 1966 in the running shed at Douglas Station with No.5 Mona courtesy of Michael Bishop.
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