Wrenn BR Maroon 10T “Passenger Fruit Van” W4305P Rolling Stock

Offering for sale a perfect example of a Tri-ang Wrenn “Babycham Maroon” 4 wheeled Passenger Fruit Van running number W 2910, Wrenn model reference number W4305P This model was introduced by Wrenn in 1970 until 1974 and again from 1979-1980. This example is a very early example.

These Passenger Fruit Vans were based on the ex-Hornby Dublo (1970) versions. the tooling was subsequently bought by Mordvale in 2001.

In essence GWR introduced a new design of rolling stock in 1939 that they branded the Fruit D Van. BR built batches until 1958 which were both in the original GWR number series and in number series with their own coaches. The branding ‘Passenger’ indicated their suitability to work in passenger trains. Their flexibility allowed these vans to be used for seasonal transportation of goods amongst other freight!