Wrenn 20T P3 (1979) L.M.S Brown Guards Van no.M730973 model reference W4311P

Offering for sale an alternative example of a Wrenn “LMS” 4 Wheeled Guards Van model reference number W4311P. This model was introduced by Wrenn in 1969 and production continued right through until 1990. The van is finished in L.M.S brown with white running numbers.

Although this item is a period THREE it remains BRAND NEW NEVER RUN. The Guards van comes complete with original box, inner yellow sleeve and packaging.

All freight trains used to have a Goods Brake / Guard Van at the rear in which the Guard rode. His duties varied according to the type and itinerary of the train. Many goods trains contained wagons without automatic (vacuum) brakes or a through brake pipe. The guard had to be familiar with the geography of the route and to be prepared to apply the handbrake on long descending gradients to assist the locomotive with braking; hence the need for such a heavy vehicle at the rear.