Gangwayed passenger luggage van (GBL)
Prototype
Operating company/organisation
Southern Railways
Years of operation
From 1931
+ preservation on Bluebell Railway
History of passenger luggage vans
Passenger luggage vans were used for the carriage of parcels, newspapers, and many other forms of general merchandise. They were rated to run in passenger trains, and were frequently used as extra luggage vans on longer distance trains. The GBL series of vans was built as new bodies on old LSWR underframes.
Model
Photograph
The photograph shows the model as built by David Armitage using LSWR bogies from Firedrake Productions.
Manufacturer/supplier
Patterns by Keith Trueman. Manufactured and supplied by Ian Lindsay Models
Construction
Kit. Resin body parts. Bogies and decals not included.
Price
AUS$35.00 (NOV10)
Availability
Initially released in 1995. Subsequently available by special order.
Reviews
Satellite 1:87 #4