Iron Mink Sand Vans
Hi folks,
I notice the GWR had a number of Iron Mink Sand Vans. Any reason why they would use an Iron Mink and not just an ordinary wagon? And what would be the significance of a large white cross on one of the doors? Regards, Alex |
Hi,
I received the info I was looking for on the RMwebsite. Thanks. Alex |
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Best wishes, John H-T. |
Hi John,
It's been fine when I've tried over the past few days. It states that they have suspended the upgrade for the moment. Alex |
Well I will admit my ignorance and say an "iron mink" was something I'd never heard of.
So for anyone else in the same position see this. http://www.swindonviewpoint.com/cont...-iron-mink-van http://www.didcotrailwaycentre.org.u...152pic_02.html |
Could it have been dry sand for use on the railways for adhesion purposes. I guess the Iron Mink would be the most waterproof wagon available on the GWR. I know the Iron Minks were used mainly for moving explosives - could that be the significance of the white cross?
I have a vague memory of Iron Minks still being used for gunpowder traffic to and from Penrhyndeudraeth on the Cambrian Coast line in the mid-1970s. |
[QUOTE=Shimbleshanks;52527]Could it have been dry sand for use on the railways for adhesion purposes. I guess the Iron Mink would be the most waterproof wagon available on the GWR. I know the Iron Minks were used mainly for moving explosives - could that be the significance of the white cross?
G W gunpowder vans were black with a large RED cross, I don't have any idea what the white cross signified |
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