BR B 780557 body only Goods Van Built 1958

BR B 780557 body only Goods Van Built 1958

Present Location Consett
County Location Durham
Designed For BR
Built By Charles Roberts
General Type 4w Ventilated Van
Specific Type Vanfit
First Number B 780557
Present Number B 780557 body only
Commodity Goods
TOPS Code VVV
Diagram Number 1/208
Lot Number 3164
Status Grounded body
Condition Good
Capacity (tons) 12
Operating No
Stored In the open
Number of Wheels 4
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheelbase 10 ft
Rarity Many
Additional Notes Planked Body with Ply Door. Recovered 05/2025 from Burdon Plain, Sunniside. Heavily modified and mounted on the back of an ex military Foden truck and located near Consett Co.Durham.
Inspected By Alex Betteney
Date Inspected 14/06/2026
Main Photo Taken By Alex Betteney
Date of Image 14/06/2026
Record Last Updated 28/06/2026

At previous location Burdon Plain, Sunniside 13/10/2024 - Allan Jenkins

     








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