As often with Bulleid he utilised innovative construction techniques and materials; and his lightweight Diagram 3105 Luggage Van were no exception. The ten vans were built using reinforced plastic body panels for the sides, ends and roof attached to a lightweight welded body framing (the roof supports were laminated ash to give the required curvature. … Continue reading Workbench Witterings #28 A Diagram 3105 Bulleid Plastic Bodied Luggage Vans
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Heljan announce new SR Passenger Luggage Vans and Utility Vans in 0 Guage
Heljan have today announced that are to produce the SR 4 wheel Passenger Luggage Vans and Utility Vans in 0 Gauge. The Passenger Luggage Vans, ‘PLV’ (Parcels / Miscellaneous Van, PMV) were initially developed by the SECR in 1919, the design formed the base for numerous luggage produced subsequently by the Southern. The original SECR … Continue reading Heljan announce new SR Passenger Luggage Vans and Utility Vans in 0 Guage