Yesteryear Collection - Evans Bros; Coal & Coke

Evans Bros Coal & Coke: Recoloured in 1979, the next livery was Evans Bros Coal & Coke.
The Evans Bros had the canopy replaced by a black coal sack load.

Livery: (Label)
'EVANS BROS. COAL & COKE' in white with bright red shadow effect on very dark red background.

Variations/Rarities: The first version had chrome 24 spoke or 12 spoke red wheels and there were 2 cleats to the body sides but these were soon removed although the raised edge was left in place, the version without cleats can be found with chrome or bright red wheels.
The next version had the "RAF Tender" removed from the baseplate and this version can be found with 12 or 24 spoke chrome wheels or 12 spoke bright red wheels.
The last version was painted a brighter red and the spare wheel retaining stud used had a much larger head making it easy to identify.

The model was also released in the giftware version and came in gold with a dark red label or a much brighter version.


Evans Bros, Coal & Coke	Spare wheel retaining stud/rivet	Type B and C truck body	Type B baseplate	Type C baseplate

Information as from "The Yesteryear Book 1956-2002"
B: EVANS BROS
Issue	Year of Release	Colour	Cab Tilt	Seats	Grille	Steering Wheel	Plated Parts	Wheels	Rear Load	Truck Body Type	Spare Wheel Retaining Stud/Rivet	Baseplate Type	Baseplate	Rarity	Box
1	1979	Dark red body, gloss black chassis	Black	Black	Black	Black	Brass	Chrome 24 spoke	Black sacks & coal	B	Small head grey metal	B	LESNEY © 1973 ENGLAND	R	I
2		Dark red body, gloss black chassis	Black	Black	Black	Black	Brass	Red 12 spoke	Black sacks & coal	B	Small head grey metal	B	LESNEY © 1973 ENGLAND	R	I
3		Dark red body, gloss black chassis	Black	Black	Black	Black	Brass	Chrome 24 spoke	Black sacks & coal	C	Small head grey metal	B	LESNEY © 1973 ENGLAND	D	I
4		Dark red body, gloss black chassis	Black	Black	Black	Black	Brass	Chrome 12 spoke	Black sacks & coal	C	Small head grey metal	B	LESNEY © 1973 ENGLAND	D	I
5		Dark red body, gloss black chassis	Black	Black	Black	Black	Brass	Bright red 12 spoke	Black sacks & coal	C	Small head grey metal	B	LESNEY © 1973 ENGLAND	D	I
6		Dark red body, gloss black chassis	Black	Black	Black	Black	Brass	Dark red 12 spoke	Black sacks & coal	C	Small head grey metal	B	LESNEY © 1973 ENGLAND	D	I
7		Dark red body, gloss black chassis	Black	Black	Black	Black	Brass	Bright red 12 spoke	Black sacks & coal	C	Small head grey metal	C	LESNEY © 1973 ENGLAND		I
8		Dark red body, gloss black chassis	Black	Black	Black	Black	Brass	Chrome 24 spoke	Black sacks & coal	C	Small head grey metal	C	LESNEY © 1973 ENGLAND		I
9		Dark red body, gloss black chassis	Black	Black	Black	Black	Brass	Dark red 12 spoke	Black sacks & coal	C	Small head grey metal	C	LESNEY © 1973 ENGLAND		I
10	1982	Bright red body, gloss black chassis	Black	Black	Black	Black	Brass	Bright red 12 spoke	Black sacks & coal	C	Large head chrome/steel	C	LESNEY © 1973 ENGLAND		I
11	1983	Bright red body, gloss black chassis	Black	Black	Black	Black	Brass	Gold 12 spoke	Black sacks & coal	C	Large head chrome/steel	C	LESNEY © 1973 ENGLAND	S	I
12		Bright red body, gloss black chassis	Black	Black	Black	Black	Brass	Chrome 12 spoke	Black sacks & coal	C	Large head chrome/steel	C	LESNEY © 1973 ENGLAND	S	I
13		Bright red body, gloss black chassis	Black	Dull dark red	Black	Black	Brass	Bright red 12 spoke	Black sacks & coal	C	Large head chrome/steel	C	LESNEY © 1973 ENGLAND	D	I
Rarity: D - Difficult; S - Scarce; R - Rare; VR - Very Rare; ER - Extremely Rare
Box: I - Straw coloured with clear panels