FA - Classification

FA Butchers Vans

FA 640 and 658

5<sup>th</sup> April 1987,Stirling north FA658 + FA640 butchers van

Two Butcher Van Bodies were contructed for the Tea and Sugar in 1944 on existing freight wagons.

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5<sup>th</sup> April 1987,Stirling north FA640 butchers van

FA 640 at Port Dock Station Railway Museum

RA/FA 640 -- Mobile butchers van

Mobile Butchers Van.

26.8.1916 Entered service as "RA" flat.

20.11.1944 Converted to "FA" butchers van.

13.11.1963 New refrigeration units fitted.

11.9.1982 Written off.

1988 Stored at Stirling North.

2.8.1988 Transferred to the Port Dock Station Railway Museum.

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5<sup>th</sup> April 1987,Stirling north FA658 butchers van

G/FA 658 -- Mobile butchers van

Mobile Butchers Van.

21.8.1916 Entered service as "G" class open wagon.

18.12.1944 Converted to "FA" butcher van.

4.9.1963 New refrigeration units fitted.

24.8.1966 General overhaul and repairs to interior.

11.9.1982 Written off.

1988 Stored at Stirling North.

17.9.1988 Tender for disposal called.

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26.8.1916	Entered service as "RA" flat.
20.11.1944	Converted to "FA" butchers van.
13.11.1963	New refrigeration units fitted.
11.9.1982	Written off.
1988	Stored at Stirling North.
2.8.1988	Transferred to the Port Dock Station Railway Museum.

21.8.1916	Entered service as "G" class open wagon.
18.12.1944	Converted to "FA" butcher van.
4.9.1963	New refrigeration units fitted.
24.8.1966	General overhaul and repairs to interior.
11.9.1982	Written off.
1988	Stored at Stirling North.
17.9.1988	Tender for disposal called.