GER 10 ton van Profile and Models

E612630. Date & location unknown. © Via Oxford Rail

A fleet of Diagram 72 10t vans were introduced in 1911 by the Great Eastern Railway. They were constructed to a 10ft 6in wheelbase and were used on a variety of freight workings. Originally designated as 10t vans, they were downgraded to 8t in June 1927. The vans had a long lifespan, with many still in revenue earning service in the late 1950s. In BR use, they could often be seen as part of engineering trains. (Information provided via Oxford Rail)
Type of Vehicle	Covered Goods Van
Builder	Great Eastern Railway
Build Dates	Early 1910s
Total Built	1,794
Wheel Configuration	4-Wheel
Operated By	Great Eastern Railway London & North Eastern Railway British Railways
Main Duties	Various Freight Engineering Trains
In Service Until	1960
Surviving Examples	Some in preservation