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Category:Non Passenger Carrying Coaching Stock (NPCCS)

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Non Passenger Carrying Coaching Stock (NPCCS) comprised goods vans and similar vehicles which were equipped to be included in passenger services. Typically, this would require:*Suspension suitable for working at higher speeds*A longer wheelbase and larger wheels than comparable 'goods' rated stock*Continuous brakes*Through steam-heating pipe NPCCS was normally used for 'premium' type goods which required fast delivery. These included:*Coaches dedicated wholly to guard's use plus passenger luggage*Parcels and mails*Perishable goods, including fruit and dairy products*Motor-cars carried for individuals, rather than 'trade'.*Horses and other categories of livestock Classes of NPCCS found on the SVR include:*BG / BGP / BGZ: Brake Gangwayed coach (also known as a Full Brake) having a guard's compartment in the centre and two large areas either side for storing luggage or other goods.*POS: Post Office Sorting Van (also known as a Travelling Post Office or 'TPO')*GUV: General Utility Van*PMVG / PMVY: Parcels and Miscellaneous Van*HBY: Horse Box*MTZ: Milk Tanker ==See also==[[List of rolling stock | List of Rolling Stock]]<br>[[Carriages | List of Carriages]]<br>[[Goods Wagons | List of Goods Wagons]]
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