Siphon G

NN

Vehicle type: Siphon G
Description: Milk churn and general van
Type code: NN
Design: Great Western Railway, BR
Number range: W1000-W1335 series
Original number range: -
Introduced: 1938-1955
Built by: GWR/BR Swindon
Vehicle length (over body): 50ft 0in
Height: 12ft 4in
Width: 9ft 3in
Internal layout: Open compartment
Load: 14 ton
Toilets: 0
Weight: 26 tons
Gangwayed: Yes
Brake type: Vacuum
Max speed: 75mph
Coupling type: Screw
Bogie Type: GWR 4-wheel
Heating type: Steam, later dual
Door type: Slam, four pairs on each side
Special features: Some later modified for newspaper transport
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Last updated 26/04/06