The LMS 20 Ton Brake Vans are a standard type of goods brake van.
These are added to the back of a goods train and a guard rides in it. Each brake van is equipped with a strong brake to assist with slowing and stopping the train. From here, the guard can keep an eye on the train in case of problems, such as hot axle boxes, or trucks becoming uncoupled while running.
Biography
Thomas & Friends
These brake vans are commonly seen on the back of goods and freight trains. The brake vans have also been used as part of the Mail Train and the Flying Kipper.
One of these brake vans was once part of a train of trucks loaded of stone pulled by Thomas. When they reached Gordon's Hill, the trucks pushed Thomas down the hill and the brake van was not strong enough to hold back the weight of the heavy trucks. The train was stopped by some buffers at Maron station[1].
While pulling a goods train to the Mainland, Henry bashed into the back of Hiro's brake van due to a faulty signal at Vicarstown. Henry derailed, and danged dangerously over the edge of the viaduct[2].
Personality
Bradford is the only known brake van this design to be sentient.
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