Gunpowder vans were once a common sight on railway lines, transporting gunpowder and later other explosives used in mines and quarries. To transport these goods safely, the GPVs were constructed of steel with wooden reinforcements. Special care was taken to ensure that no iron parts could touch each other and that non-combustible materials were used. Some GPVs were marked with a large red cross on the door to indicate the hazardous nature of the cargo, and also carried handling instructions inside.
Equipped with:
- Standard N-couplings
