10/ 12 ton banana van BR Profile and Models

10/ 12 ton banana van BR

B881711 at the Mid Hants Railway in October 2022. ©Hugh Llewelyn

These 10t vans were produced by British Railways specifically for the transport of bananas from docksides across the UK such as Avonmouth, Garston or Barry to distribution warehouses. The vans ensured that the bunches of bananas were not exposed to extremes of temperature during their journey.

Type of Vehicle

Insulated box van

Builder

BR Wolverton Works

Build Dates

1959 to 1960

Total Built

1,028

Wheel Configuration

4-wheel

Operated By

British Railways

Main Duties

Banana Transport
Barrier Vehicles

In Service Until

1970s

Surviving Examples

Some in preservation

 

O Gauge (1:43 Scale)

Products awaiting categorisation

Scale Brand Image Construction Type DCC Capability Product Code Product Title Livery
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) Parkside Models PC541 12 ton BR banana van - plastic kit Requires assembly Not set PC541
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12 ton BR banana van - plastic kit Unpainted
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) Ratio 541 Banana Van Kit Requires assembly Not set 541
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Banana Van Kit Unpainted
O Gauge (1:43 Scale) Parkside Models PS100 SR Banana Van - diagram 1478 Requires assembly Not set PS100
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SR Banana Van - diagram 1478 Unpainted
O Gauge (1:43 Scale) Peco Products W-606 GWR 10ton Ventilated Box Van RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled Not set W-606
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GWR 10ton Ventilated Box Van Unpainted