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Title: A Caboose for the challenge
Post by: Scratchman on February 07, 2010, 06:12:09 PM

I am looking for information on this car or car type. I love the combination of the iron and wood on this car and I think it would make a great caboose.

(https://www.finescalerr.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm5.static.flickr.com%2F4060%2F4339362262_fe0f8d7f4e.jpg&hash=dbde1f4004523d8a85814c346dc345f974a69ddb)

I don't know where I got this photo, I think off of someones Flickr page.

Gordon Birrell

http://www.flickr.com/photos/77318580@N00/

Title: Re: A Caboose for the challenge
Post by: Ray Dunakin on February 07, 2010, 09:28:53 PM

Good choice! Love the weathered appearance of the mixed materials.

Title: Re: A Caboose for the challenge
Post by: jacq01 on February 08, 2010, 01:39:34 AM

It is an old english crew waggon (caboose)
Maybe some of our british members can help.

Jacq

Title: Re: A Caboose for the challenge
Post by: shropshire lad on February 08, 2010, 01:46:21 AM

I'm afraid I can't help . I have no knowledge or interest in British standard gauge rolling stock , locos or railways.

Nick

Title: Re: A Caboose for the challenge
Post by: Gordon Ferguson on February 08, 2010, 02:49:05 AM

Gordon,

my knowledge is about as good as Nick's but do have a few contacts who probably will be able to identify it as its definitely a UK location ... will get back to you as soon as I can.

In the meantime, although of no help thought you might enjoy this one, its the most American looking UK brake Van I have found ..... if I had the knowledge its one I would try for this challenge
(its North Eastern V1 Brake Van, pictured in 2005 in Manchester, believe they were referred to as a birdcage van)

Title: Re: A Caboose for the challenge
Post by: Gordon Ferguson on February 08, 2010, 06:45:54 AM

OK hopefully this is not another duplicate post, fell foul on data size.

Gordon, received this info back

"it is a 20-ton GWR brake van in use as a crew van"

heres a link http://homepage.ntlworld.com/foxfield/gwrbrake.htm

Did a quick search on web and think this is the origonal before conversion into crew van

(https://www.finescalerr.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi232.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fee275%2Fgfadvance%2FGWR_wagon_AA20_TOAD_A_68777.jpg&hash=a99de342e63ed116dfc9b6f260a55eb502c92194)

and think this the converted unit from the other side

(https://www.finescalerr.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi232.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fee275%2Fgfadvance%2FGWR_20ton_Brake_Van_56550_as_ZSP_me.jpg&hash=c58d05cf077bab331b68f8bd41a3ad529d8a8eb3)

If I get any other info will pass it on

Title: Re: A Caboose for the challenge
Post by: Gordon Ferguson on February 08, 2010, 12:01:39 PM

Bit more info .... may also be called "gwr permanent way brake van"

Although not exactly a clear drawing this may be of some use

Title: Re: A Caboose for the challenge
Post by: Scratchman on February 08, 2010, 10:29:40 PM

Thanks, Gordon for your time and input. I am thinking of using this body on a American frame.

Gordon Birrell

http://www.flickr.com/photos/77318580@N00/

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