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200 of these vans were built in 1935 and lasted into the 1960's. They were not confined to Southern territories as bananas were enjoyed throughout Britain, with the importers having depots at all the main centres. Because bananas were imported at a number of ports round the coast, banana vans might be 'lent' to other companies when they could be spared.

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This was the final design of GWR Fruit Van of which 50 were built in 1939-1941. More were built by BR in the 1950's and some were in service into the 1970's. They were also used for parcels traffic outside the fruit season.