Post Office Stowage Van
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| British Rail Post Office Stowage Van | |
|---|---|
| In service | 1959-2004 |
| Manufacturer | BR Wolverton & York |
| Operator | British Rail |
| Specifications | |
| Car length | 64ft 6in |
| Width | 9ft 3in |
| Height | 12ft 9 1/2in |
| Maximum speed | 90-100mph |
| Weight | 34-35 tons |
A Post Office Stowage Van is a type of rail vehicle built for use in a Travelling Post Office (TPO). Several of these have passed into preservation as they are very useful for storage on the railways.
[edit] Preservation
The preserved stowage vehicles are as follows:
BR Mk1 TPO Stowage Vehicles:
| Number | TOPS Code | Built | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80402 | NTA | 1959 Wolverton | Nene Valley Railway | Originally fitted with collection nets. |
| 80411 | NTA | 1966 York | Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway | Rebuilt from BSK 35003. |
| 80413 | NTA | 1966 York | Rushden, Higham & Wellingborough Railway | Rebuilt from BSK 35004. |
| 80417 | NTA | 1968 York | Nene Valley Railway | - |
| 80421 | NTA | 1968 York | Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway | - |
| 80423 | NTA | 1968 York | Buckinghamshire Railway Centre | - |
| 80429 | NTA | 1973 York | Colne Valley Railway | - |
| 80433 | NTA | 1976 Wolverton | Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway | Rebuilt from SK 25150. |
| 80435 | NTA | 1976 Wolverton | Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway | Rebuilt from SK 25117. |
| 80437 | NTA | 1976 Wolverton | Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway | Rebuilt from SK 25068. |
| 80438 | NTA | 1976 Wolverton | Great Central Railway | Rebuilt from SK 25139. |
Pre-Nationalisation TPO Stowage Vehicles:
| Number | Company | Built | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70268 | LNER | 1931 Dunkinfield | Great Central Railway | Converted from Pigeon Van in 1950 |
| 4958 | Southern | 1939 Ashford | Mid Hants Railway | - |
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