CIE Bulleid Pallet Van - Grey (CIE roundel era) - Pack 1 ICI Hopper Wagons Spindle Buffers

Spindle Buffers

part of the first batch of A

In service

where it was painted blue with red “Stephenson Clarke” lettering along the tanks

along with lever reverse and the side tanks were straight topped

CIE Bulleid Pallet Van - Grey (CIE roundel era) - Pack 1 ICI Hopper Wagons Spindle BuffersAs 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