Evolution Horse Box O16.5 many people needed ways to

many people needed ways to travel to and from their nearest station as they weren’t at a convenient distance

and an impressive 114 were built between 1913 and 1961 of varying designs

Later versions were built for civilian usage in industrial locations

250 open wagons were built between 1897 and 1901

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