Ex-LMS 9ft Wheelbase Vans British Railway, Unfitted
Running Numbers:
M20009
M212681
M269460
M232487
M159114
M212702
The standard box wagon was a key component of British goods traffic from the late 19th century through the mid-20th century. Built with a fully enclosed wooden or steel body, these wagons protected cargo such as machinery, tools, textiles, and non-perishable food from weather and theft. Early versions were unfitted, while later models under British Railways included vacuum brakes for safer operation. The standard box design allowed easy loading through side doors and was compatible with the majority of UK freight trains. Though now obsolete in modern railways, many examples survive in heritage collections and museum displays.
