Rapido Trains UK 930014 - GNR 8 Ton Van – BR No.E427442 This was followed by spells

This was followed by spells in the Trainload Petroleum sector and Trainload Freight West before becoming part of the EWS fleet in 1997

Part of the later Doncaster-built EWS "Coalfish" ballast wagon conversions

later classified as J71 by the London & North Eastern Railway (LNER)

and all but one would make it to BR ownership as well

captivating fans with its striking colour scheme and competitive spirit

Rapido Trains UK 930014 - GNR 8 Ton Van – BR No.E427442 This was followed by spellsGNR 8 Ton Van Designed and built by the Great Northern Railway, the 8 Ton van was conceived as a multi purpose express covered goods vehicle and was subsequently constructed in numerous variants to accommodate more specialised traffic. Introduced in the early 1900s, they were produced in 4 body styles: non vented, end and roof vented, end vent only and roof vent only versions. The vans were built on a conventional 10 0 wheelbase underframe, however