CIE Bulleid Pallet Van - Grey (CIE roundel era) - Pack 3 Livery_Londonderry DRSL 92703 [Novapak] DRSL 92721

DRSL 92703 [Novapak] DRSL 92721 [2896 brown] DRSL 92856 [Novapak]

numbered 11 70 9229 001-040

Cosmetic Screwlink couplings Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)

buffer to buffer of 325mm (650mm for the pair of wagons)

It now resides at Great Yarmouth and will eventually be restored to its original external condition

CIE Bulleid Pallet Van - Grey (CIE roundel era) - Pack 3 Livery_Londonderry DRSL 92703 [Novapak] DRSL 92721As palletised shipments became increasingly common, CI required wagons capable of handling this new type of freight. While bogie wagons suitable for sundries, bagged cement, and other traffic were already on the drawing board, an interim solution was needed. The result was the 12 ton Pallet Van, based on the standard triangulated wagon chassis. This development of the traditional van wagon featured offset sliding doors wide enough for pallet loading