Re: Brake Van & Newcastle Quayside
Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2021 5:53 pm
I am looking to make an N gauge model of the brake van used on the Newcastle Quayside branch.
Can anyone confirm the colour of this brake van in the 1950s and 1960s?
I have seen a model of this brake van complete with sandboxes and operating rod that was painted in what looks like BR grey.
However, all of the photos that I have seen of the prototype, the brake van appears to be darker in colour, more like bauxite/brown (like the photo above).
Also, were the ends (outside verandahs) ever painted a lighter colour as indicated in the photo of the brake van in the 1987 Railway World annual taken in February 1964? If so, what was the lighter colour?
Any help on this would be much appreciated.
Ian
Can anyone confirm the colour of this brake van in the 1950s and 1960s?
I have seen a model of this brake van complete with sandboxes and operating rod that was painted in what looks like BR grey.
However, all of the photos that I have seen of the prototype, the brake van appears to be darker in colour, more like bauxite/brown (like the photo above).
Also, were the ends (outside verandahs) ever painted a lighter colour as indicated in the photo of the brake van in the 1987 Railway World annual taken in February 1964? If so, what was the lighter colour?
Any help on this would be much appreciated.
Ian