Goods wagon GPV Gunpowder van BR E289587 weathered

Gunpowder vans used to be a common sight on railway lines, transporting gunpowder and later other explosives used in mines and quarries. To transport these goods safely, the GPVs were constructed of steel and had wood reinforcements. It was particularly important that no iron parts could touch each other and that non-combustible materials were used. Some GPVs were marked with a large red cross on the door to indicate the dangers of the cargo and instructions for handling on the inside.

Equipped with:
- Standard N couplings