Hornby Guards Van
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Someone with a sense of humour obviously………..
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The van is labelled "Air Piped" so I am guessing that the van itself would not be air braked (most likely manual given its' grey livery). It should have a stand pipe at either end to connect the air brake of the train (painted white?). I also think that the guard would have a valve to dump the air pressure if the need arose to stop the train.
It should also have a red tail lamp (used on trains with automatic brake).
Now, having said all that, is someone going to tell me I missed the point?
John
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Just in a world of Roundy - Roundy and Tail Chasers thought might be something to do with that. Which is not far off what you are saying happens in real life. Have seen trains in the Hamersley Range's and around Newcastle in NSW and in Queensland which do exactly the same as you mentioned.
But now if you look at the top of the step to the van you will see the words in white lettering: "Caution Narrow Shipgang" ????
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But now if you look at the top of the step to the van you will see the words in white lettering: "Caution Narrow Shipgang" ????
I guess that hasn't got anything to do with skinny sailors then…
CHeers, Gary.
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