The Mail Vans
The Mail Vans...
Seen here at Wansford, on 4th July 2009, are a rake of coaches forming the preserved TPO set.
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TPOs on The Nene Valley Railway

In preservation, the Travelling Post Offices on The Nene Valley Railway turn back postal history with an operational pick-up and set-down of mail bags.

The Mail Vans
These are all BR (British Rail) Mark I coaches.
Post Office Tender 80402 NTA
POT (Post Office Tender) - Built in Wolverton 1959

80402 NTA - A stowage van/tender for storage of mail bags. The BPOT includes a brake compartment to enable the train to run without a separate guards van.

N is for Non-Passenger Carrying Coaching Stock.
T is for Tender.
A is for Air brakes fitted.

Photo: July 2009 © Light Straw Archive.
Post Office Sorter 80327 NSA 
POS (Post Office Sorter)

80327 NSA George James - Built in York 11th Jan 1969

N is for Non-Passenger Carrying Coaching Stock.
S is for Sorter.
A is for Air brakes fitted.

Photo: July 2009 © Light Straw Archive.
Brake Post Office Tender 80456 NUA
BPOT (Brake Post Office Tender) - Built in York 18th Dec 1968

80456 NUA - A stowage van/tender for storage of mail bags. The BPOT includes a brake compartment to enable the train to run without a separate guards van.

N is for Non-Passenger Carrying Coaching Stock.
U is for Brake.
A is for Air brakes fitted.

Photo: July 2009 © Light Straw Archive.
Post Office Sorter 80337 NSA 
POS (Post Office Sorter) Built in York 18th Jan 1969 80337

NSA Brian White -This van is fitted with 'the apparatus'  - the net and the arm for transferring mail bags from the train without stopping.

N is for Non-Passenger Carrying Coaching Stock.
S is for Sorter.
A is for Air brakes fitted.

Photo: July 2009 © Light Straw Archive.
Southern Railway GR Royal Mail Coach
Post Office Sorter 4920
POS (Post Office Sorter) Built in Eastleigh 1939

Southern Region Royal Mail 4920
The finish is malachite green.

Photo July 2009 © Light Straw Archive.
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