Slaters MR 10 Ton Brake Van – with a few added details

On and off I have been putting together another one of my Telford swaps – a Midland Railway 4 wheeled brake van. The basics have been together for a few weeks until I had the patience to tackle the handrails. Along with the handrails I added a few more details from plasticard –

Slaters MR 10 Ton Brake Van

A panelled window on the open end.

Slaters MR 10 Ton Brake Van

Some small brackets at the veranda end.

Slaters MR 10 Ton Brake Van

 

A representation of the very visible screw brake adjuster and the tablet racks.

Slaters MR 10 Ton Brake Van

Along with a representation of the brake linkages – once it’s all black and grubby little of this will be visble but it’s enough to give and impression.

Slaters MR 10 Ton Brake Van

Some missing bolt heads on top of the buffer plank.

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