Thread: Iron Mink Sand Vans
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Old 19th August 2010, 16:06
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[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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