OR76BAN002C Great Eastern Banana Van BR E632916 Brand_Oxford-Diecast The major drawback with the

The major drawback with the design however

a 20 ton prototype version was created

REGION London Midland / Scottish

that convinced them that a development of their 50550 class was the way forward

showcasing his skill and determination

OR76BAN002C Great Eastern Banana Van BR E632916 Brand_Oxford-Diecast The major drawback with theBuilt in 1923 by the newly formed LNER, the GER Diagram 85 banana vans were built to transport imported bananas under carefully controlled conditions. Based on a Great Eastern Railway goods van, these vans featured vacuum brakes, steam heating, and thick insulation to keep the fruit at a stable 57F from dockside to distribution centres like Stratford Market in East London. Only 100 were constructed, numbered 632822632921. Some were later loaned to the