Brake Van

The next piece of rolling stock is one of the early brake vans. Originally open ended they had been glazed in by the 1930's, the period in which we are constructing the route.

Here's the van awaiting duty in Pilton Yard.

As the couplings on the L&B were asymmetrical, with the "chopper" at the "Down" end of the vehicle, it's necessary to ensure the wagons face the right way. I had some doubt as to which direction the brake vans were oriented but this photo from Yeoman's book shows the van with the glazing at the "down" end and the guard standing on the step.

So, I fitted the van out the same way.

A couple more bogie wagons to do then on with the passenger stock.