Andy WD

 Trained at Collingrad?

The colouring, while sealing the ends, is also used to identify the source and/or shipper.

 

11 hours ago, C126 said:

Thank you, @Andy WD .  Not seen this before.  Also note the motorway-style 'crash barriers' (both?) sides.  I wonder why they had two slim flaps, rather than one more substantial.  Hope this is of interest to others.

The 'crash barriers' are more likely to be a later addition. Tracked vehicles would easily pass over the gap between the end of the ramp and the wagon. The flaps would probably only be used for wheeled vehicles.
I'm sure there are more illustrations around of both civil and military equipment though. Most stations with end loading docks would have had them for road or agricultural equipment.
(Don't forget to put the jacks on the end of the wagons down )

For loading from end platforms I've seen 'fold over' plates used. These were fixed and hinged at the dock end and when not in use were laid back onto the roadway.
You can see an example of them folded back here
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2018_at_Melton_Mowbray_station_-_loading_dock.JPG

https://www.postcardsthenandnow.com/2011/11/broadwater-near-worthing-sussex-c1913.html

Strangely enough about 200 yards in front of the bus is the usual residence of another horse drawn mode of transport. Although designed for only one occupant (usually)!

H.D. Tribe, local funeral directors, keep their horse drawn hearse in their office beyond the church, just seen on the left.