I’m not sure if they have a banana van at the Epping Ongar Railway!! I’m no longer working there, but still belong to the Volunteer Association so get regular updates.
At least Bachmann aren’t putting all their resources into banana vans, Accurascale have got very boring lately in my opinion, the days of leaders of great model railway items has come to an end.
I hadn't realised the history and usage of these vans. I find it fascinating and am really pleased with the set of three I now have running (beautifully, Jen) on both my layout and the club layout. This review is very helpful and I'm almost tempted to buy more of the other diagram. Perhaps you could suggest prototype vehicles that aren't "boring"?