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Brake / Guard Van (28mm)

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$8.04 $12 In stock

Category: MDF terrain

Brake / guard vans were equipped with a hand brake which could be applied by the guard, allowing brakes to be applied by both the locomotive and brake van simultaneously; this was essential to both the the slowing of freight trains before the invention of the continuous brake, and bringing the rear portion of the train to a halt in the event of a broken coupling.

Supplied unpainted in kit form with full instructions.

Any models or accessories shown are for scale purposes only and are not included

Dimensions L155 x W55 x H75mm (approx.)
Product Features Etched detailing Removable roof
Materials MDF Greyboard
Contents 1x wagon
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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

David ★★★★★

The hand brake mechanism detail is crisp and the guard house fits perfectly into my Victorian shunting layout. Adds just the right operational realism for a fraction of what resin would cost.

Claire L. ★★★★★

I wasn't sure how well an MDF model would hold up, but this van has cleanly cut slots that made assembly a breeze. The hand brake detail on the roof is a nice touch for a model that's really just terrain.

Thomas ★★★★★

The MDF pieces fit together tightly with no warping, and the hand brake detail is a nice touch that makes it stand out on the layout. I'm using it as a scenic end-of-train piece and it looks perfectly in scale alongside my other rolling stock.