British Rail built a large number of Mk1 General Utility Vans for the purpose of transporting mail and parcels around the network. Later in life, these versatile vans saw conversion for use on Motorail services and for other purposes. A few examples can still be seen dotted around the network and several have also made their way into preservation. |
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Type of Vehicle |
Van |
Builder |
BR York Wagon Works BR Doncaster Works BR Glasgow Works Pressed Steel Company |
Build Dates |
1956 to 1960 |
Total Built |
907 |
Max Speed |
Originally 70 to 100 mph (Some later changed to either 90 or 110mph max) |
Operators |
British Rail Rail Express Systems Railtrack First Great Western FM Rail Colas Rail |
In Service Until |
Present |
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Scale | Brand | Image | Construction Type | DCC Capability | Product Code | Product Title | Livery |
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OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Lima | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
L305612A3 View |
BR 57' GUV Bogie Parcels Van NSE | Awaiting Categorisation | |
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Modern Traction Kits (MTK) | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
CB11 View |
Guv Van White Metal Kit | Unpainted | |
N Gauge | Graham Farish | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
370-130Guv View |
Mk1 GUV general purpose van in Royal Mail letters livery - 93323 - Split from Night Mail train set | Awaiting Categorisation | |
N Gauge | Graham Farish | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
374-125 View |
Mk1 GUV van in BR blue "Express Parcels" | BR blue | |
N Gauge | Graham Farish | Not set | Not set |
374-125A View |
BR MK1 GUV Bogie Van W93180 in BR 'EXPRESS PARCELS' Blue Livery | BR blue | |
N Gauge | Graham Farish | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
374-125B View |
Mk1 GUV van in BR blue "Express Parcels" | BR blue | |
N Gauge | Graham Farish | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
374-125C View |
Mk1 GUV General Utility Van Blue | BR blue | |
N Gauge | Graham Farish | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
374-126 View |
Mk1 GUV van in "Intercity Motorail" livery | Intercity | |
N Gauge | Graham Farish | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
374-127 View |
Mk1 GUV van 95197 in "RES" red | RES - Rail Express Systems | |
N Gauge | Graham Farish | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
374-127A View |
Mk1 GUV van in "RES" red | RES - Rail Express Systems | |
N Gauge | Graham Farish | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
374-127B View |
Mk1 GUV General Utility Van RES Red & Grey | RES - Rail Express Systems | |
N Gauge | Graham Farish | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
374-128 View |
Mk1 GUV General Utility Van (SR) Green | BR green with coaching stock roundel | |
N Gauge | Graham Farish | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
374-129 View |
Mk1 GUV General Utility Van Maroon | BR maroon | |
N Gauge | Graham Farish | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Unpowered |
374-130 View |
Mk1 GUV W86148 in maroon (Blue Riband). | BR maroon | |
N Gauge | Graham Farish | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Unpowered |
374-130A View |
Mk1 GUV in maroon M86285 | BR maroon | |
N Gauge | Graham Farish | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Unpowered |
374-130B View |
BR Mk1 GUV Maroon Weathered | BR maroon | |
N Gauge | Graham Farish | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Unpowered |
374-131 View |
Mk1 GUV in green (Blue Riband) | BR green with coaching stock roundel | |
N Gauge | Graham Farish | Not set | Not set |
374-131A View |
BR Mark 1 GUV in BR green | BR green with coaching stock roundel | |
N Gauge | Graham Farish | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Unpowered |
374-133 View |
Mk1 GUV in Rail Express Systems (Blue Riband). | RES - Rail Express Systems | |
N Gauge | Graham Farish | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Unpowered |
374-134 View |
BR Mk1 GUV Blue Motorail | BR blue and grey | |
N Gauge | Graham Farish | Not set | Not set |
4101 View |
BR Mk1 57ft GUV M86105 in Maroon | BR maroon | |
N Gauge | Graham Farish | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
4105 View |
BR Mk1 57' GUV 93356 in blue NKV | BR blue | |
N Gauge | Graham Farish | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
4106 View |
Mk1 GUV 93999 in RES red & black | RES - Rail Express Systems | |
N Gauge | Graham Farish | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
4107 View |
Mk1 GUV 93263 in Post Office red | Royal Mail | |
O Gauge (1:43 Scale) | SkyTrex | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
SMR312C View |
BR Mk1 GUV General Utility Vehicle in BR Crimson - unnumbered | BR crimson |