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FA Butchers Vans -- FA 640 and 658

5<sup>th</sup> April 1987,Stirling north FA658 + FA640 butchers van Butcher Van FA 640

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.

26.8.1916Entered service as "RA" flat.
20.11.1944Converted to "FA" butchers van.
13.11.1963New refrigeration units fitted.
11.9.1982Written off.
1988Stored at Stirling North.
2.8.1988Transferred to the Port Dock Station Railway Museum.
Interior of Butcher Van 5<sup>th</sup> April 1987,Stirling north FA658 butchers van

G/FA 658 -- Mobile butchers van

Mobile Butchers Van.

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