Rail Brake Vans

Brake Vans used by pway on the NYMR.


Brake Van E246710.

Status: In Traffic

Notes: 20T Brake Van. Built by LNER Darlington 1941. Arrived at the NYMR in February 1973. Owned by NRM.


Brake Van B955225.

Status: Under long-term heavy overhaul at Newbridge (December 2017)

Notes: 20T Brake Van, built by BR, Ashford 1962.  Arrived at the NYMR in January 1988, bought by The York Area Group.


SHARK DB993894.

Status: In Traffic

Notes: 20T Ballast Brake Van, built by BRCW, Birmingham 1957.  Arrived at the NYMR in January 1985, bought by The York Area Group. This is also fitted with ballast ploughs and is used for ploughing freshly dropped ballast.