OR76BAN002C Great Eastern Banana Van BR E632916 Brand_Oxford-Diecast a 20 ton prototype version

a 20 ton prototype version was created

flown by the legendary flying ace Manfred von Richthofen

showcasing his skill and determination

The majority of the Class have carried names whilst in service and the 90s have appeared a variety of other post-Privatisation liveries such as GNER

OR76BAN002C Great Eastern Banana Van BR E632916 Brand_Oxford-Diecast a 20 ton prototype versionBuilt in 1923 by the newly formed LNER, the GER Diagram 85 banana vans were built to transport imported bananas under carefully controlled conditions. Based on a Great Eastern Railway goods van, these vans featured vacuum brakes, steam heating, and thick insulation to keep the fruit at a stable 57F from dockside to distribution centres like Stratford Market in East London. Only 100 were constructed, numbered 632822632921. Some were later loaned to the