24 tonne Diesel Generator Van.
DETAILS FOR THIS VEHICLE.
Location : Carlisle Kingmoor Yard.
Date : 06/04/2012.
Type : 24 ton Diesel Generator Van.
Number : 210306
TOPS Code : VXA.
Builder : 1977-78 by British Rail Engineering Ltd, Shildon Works.
Lot no. : 3908.
ADDITIONAL NOTES.
This former 'Vanfit' goods van (TOPS Code VDA) is one of two vehicles converted to mobile generator vans for the railway civil engineers department. This specific one was converted for use in the Skako ballast distribution train and powers lighting, hoppers doors and conveyors under the adjacent wagons. It used to carry CCE yellow livery when operated by the Southern Region DCE and carried Network South East branding. After rail privatisation the complete train was sold to EWS and has subsequently passed to DB Schenker ownership.
24 tonne Diesel Generator Van.
DETAILS FOR THIS VEHICLE.
Location : Carlisle Kingmoor Yard.
Date : 06/04/2012.
Type : 24 ton Diesel Generator Van.
Number : 210306
TOPS Code : VXA.
Builder : 1977-78 by British Rail Engineering Ltd, Shildon Works.
Lot no. : 3908.
ADDITIONAL NOTES.
This former 'Vanfit' goods van (TOPS Code VDA) is one of two vehicles converted to mobile generator vans for the railway civil engineers department. This specific one was converted for use in the Skako ballast distribution train and powers lighting, hoppers doors and conveyors under the adjacent wagons. It used to carry CCE yellow livery when operated by the Southern Region DCE and carried Network South East branding. After rail privatisation the complete train was sold to EWS and has subsequently passed to DB Schenker ownership.