373-602E BR VGA Van BR Railfreight Distribution Sector No.210420 Code-70 3x Vehicle

3x Vehicle

the No Step warning signs in red indicate the fragility of the structure in the area between the two engines which would not support any weight

The term 'TOAD' refers to the GWR Telegraph Code for this type of vehicle

and was powered by a Merlin engine

373-602E BR VGA Van BR Railfreight Distribution Sector No.210420 Code-70 3x VehicleThe VGA vans were built by British Rail between 1982 and 1983 for use on Speedlink services. Not only were they longer than the VAA VDA air braked vans that went before them, they also had taller openings as the sides, which were formed from a pair of sliding doors, extended above the roof line leaving just a narrow fixed roof section along the centre line of the van. Entering traffic on Speedlink services and finished in bare aluminium with red ends,