B850498

BuiltAshford 1950
TypeShocvan
Other numbers
TOPSVSV
Diagram number1/207
Lot number2158
Capacity12T
Wheelbase10ft
ConditionOperational
Restored April 2018
NotesFormer grounded body from Swithland Sand & Gravel
Mounted on LMS tank wagon chassis 162588 from Foxfield Railway 14/12/17
20170427_163223
Pre-restoration November 2017
850498
Re-wheeled December 2017

Relevant Updates:
12/06/22 – Vans, Vans and Vans (oh and a BRUTE)
05/06/22 – Jubilee bank holiday.
08/11/20 – We Continue
01/11/20 Once more unto the breach.
05/01/18 The Winter Project
09/01/18 Axle Exams
14/01/18 Bars and ‘End Doors’
21/01/18 Shock and Parcels
28/01/18 Posters, Postals and Photo-charters!
04/02/18 Sheet, Mail and more Shock Gear
18/02/18 Brakes, Brake Vans and Broken Floors
04/03/18 Two become one
11/03/18 Shocking stencils
18/03/19 Snow, Scraping and Sanding
25/03/18 We have painted!
29/03/18 Signwriting preparation
01/04/18 Top coat on
02/04/18 Final Touches and Signwriting
08/04/18 B850498 Job Done
15/04/18 A very blue Fish Van
08/12/19 – Brake Overhauls continue