A nicely detailed model of the GWR pattern guards' brake van painted in the British railways bauxite brown colour.
The single-ended GWR brake vans were withdrawn from traffic use in the 1960s, as national agreements with the unions required access to both ends of brake vans. However hundreds of the GWR vans found a home with the engineers who appreaciated the large enclosed van section and solid-sided veranda which prevented loose items and tools from being lost 'overboard' while travelling.
Era 4/5 1948-1966