According to an expert on heritage rolling stock in this State, the van was built in the early 1900s and operated as a cattle truck before being converted to a biscuit van in the early 1960s.

It is fitted with masonite interior panelling. It was then used to transport biscuit products from the Arnott’s factory siding at North Strathfield to various locations throughout NSW. The van continued to be used until the 1980s.

The van is an exciting acquisition and OTHR plans to restore it to working condition and it will form part of a static heritage display of rare railway vehicles to be housed at Oberon Railway Station. Members are looking forward to more rolling stock items arriving shortly.