Brake Vans
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Over the years, the company has had a number of brake vans. In some documentation these have been referred to as Break Vans.
The term Brake is used to denote that the particular vehicle has a brake system that is seperate from the braking system of the train, and can be used when not part of such.
Several Brake vans have been used by the post-1954 company. In order of age:
- Van 58 Ex RNAD, mounted on a Hudson underframe and bogies. Used as a mobile workshop and stores van by the Permanent Way Department.
- Carriage 1111 Permanent Way department mess coach.