Van 7

Van 7
In Minffordd Yard
Type	4-wheel Brake
Home Railway	FR
Status	In service, heritage Fleet
History
Built by	FR Co.
Built	1998
Technical
Length	12 ft 6 in
Carriages

Van 7 is a four wheeled brakevan used on the Ffestiniog railway.

Background

Although referred to as 'New Old No 1 Van' during construction, this van never carried this number, and was outshopped new in 1998 as Van 7 in the new Brake Van series. It is a replica of the old Van 1 (originally Van 6) which had a balcony at each end, as does the replica, unlike the current Van 6 which has only one balcony. It does incorporate some metal parts from the original - three brackets on the balcony ends and one door latch mechanism (also used as a pattern for the second) - though unfortunately not the balcony rails which are on other vehicles.

Gallery

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  Used on a 'Greaser's Express' (a regular working to grease points, levers and frames along the whole length of the line). The train, consisting of Moelwyn, Van 7, wagon 63 and Van 6 is seen here at Glanypwll
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  In Minffordd Yard

See also

• FR Carriages
• FR Brake Vans
• Quarrymen's Carriages