Ferry wagon twin vans

[cheesysmith]

Simple question. Does anybody have a photo of how these are coupled together? Is it a short screw with one buffer on each wagon? If not, how?

 

Thanks

[jonhall]

Yes, one buffer on each wagon.

 

Jon

[Fat Controller]

There's a solitary view on Paul Bartlett's site ( http://paulbartlett.zenfolio.com/twinvan ), which shows one buffer on each wagon. It's the one on the right-hand side as you look at the end. I think the couplings are a variation on the UIC screw, whilst the photo on PB's site also shows safety-chains about half-way up.

[Talltim]

Can just see in this pic, if you already know!

https://flic.kr/p/7zGoVQ

[The Bigbee Line]

The 3 versions of the twin van have 3 variations on the offset / alternate buffer arrangement

 

The first batch as fitted to 238029290133.  This wagon had been derailed and the air pipes that you see are normally under the buffers / coupling.  Note the plunger has a small end and the opposing face plate stands proud of the headstock.

 

 

The 3rd batch as fitted to 238029292006, since renumbered...

 

Note the plunger has a fat end and the opposing faceplate is much closer to the headstock.

 

 

If you need any additional information let me know (These wagons are part of my 'day job').

 

Various pictures on Flickr (you can download mine, I'm not a tight ar8e, I believe in sharing.....)

 

https://www.flickr.com/search/?user_id=55938574%40N03&view_all=1&text=iza

 

Thanks

 

Ernie