BR Mark 1 Super GUV Profile and Models
Jack Morgan
NOA 95758 at Cheltenham Spa in January 2004. ©Phil Scott
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The GUV (or General Utility Van) was produced in large numbers by British Rail in the late 1950s, primarily for transporting mail and parcels. In the early 1990s, several GUV vans were converted into ‘Super GUVs’ - being fitted with roller shutter doors, new flooring and a segregated shunters compartment. These days, the Super GUVs see occasional use with Network Rail as part of breakdown trains and are no longer used for postal traffic. |
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Type of vehicle |
Van |
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Build Dates |
1993 |
| Operators |
RES |
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Main Duties |
Parcels & Departmental use |
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In Service Until |
Present |
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Royal Mail
RES - Rail Express Systems
EWS - English Welsh and Scottish
Network Rail
Products awaiting categorisation
| Scale | Brand | Image | Construction Type | DCC Capability | Product Code | Product Title | Livery |
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| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Lima |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Unpowered |
L149619Coach01 View |
Super GUV Van 94123 in RES Maroon - split from set | Awaiting Categorisation |