A Caboose for the challenge

[Scratchman]

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.



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/

[Ray Dunakin]

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

[jacq01]

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

Jacq

[shropshire lad]

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

  Nick

[Gordon Ferguson]

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)

[Gordon Ferguson]

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



and think this the converted unit from the other side



If I get any other info will pass it on

[Gordon Ferguson]

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

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

[Scratchman]

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/