GWR Toad Brake Van GWR Grey livery
injection-moulded bodyshell
these locomotives – later known as Class 55s – were capable of speeds of up to 117mph (188km/h) and all were given names in the best tradition of East Coast express locomotives
The vans entered traffic in Speedlink services and were used to transport general merchandise
glazed windows & downspouts
Bachmann 39-650ADC BR Mk2F FO First Open BR Blue & Grey (Inter-City) No.M3430 - DCC Fitted books GWR Toad Brake Van GWRThe Mk2Fs were the final evolution of the Mk2 family, British Rails second generation of standard coach design, and these coaches featured full air conditioning, interior panelling made of plastic, a new style of seating and tinted windows. Initially only three types were built, Tourist Second Opens, First Opens and Brake Second Opens, but some First Opens were later converted into Restaurant First Buffets, whilst several Brake Second Opens were