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Prototype Era
Era 2 (1875 to 1923) Pre-grouping
SECR Single Veranda Six Wheel Brake Van.
SECR Grey with black underframe metalwork, numbered 2025
History
In 1898 the South Eastern Railway ordered a batch of 20 ton 6 Wheeled Goods Brake Vans. These first 10 vans were outwardly similar to the Midland railway 6 wheel brakes featuring an enclosed body and a veranda on one end with a plat- form on the other.
A further 25 vans were built to this design between 1900 and 1909. During this time the wagons carried SER dark red/brown livery, and SECR lead grey with lettering on the main bodyside. It is known that the SECR did not like to re- paint vehicles if it could be avoided and it is believed the SER livery continued in use well into the SECR era.
From 1910 a further 55 vans were built this time featuring verandas on each end and some minor differences. The original 25 vans were rebuilt in a similar style (except with different ends) when they were due for overhaul after 1910.
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Rapido SECR Single Veranda 6‑Wheel Brake Van, SECR Grey No.2025 is a limited‑edition model from the Rails of Sheffield collection. It carries the manufacturer part number 931012 and represents the pre‑grouping era of British railway rolling stock.
The van is finished in SECR lead‑grey with black metalwork on the underframe and bears the fleet number 2025. It is a six‑wheel goods brake van with a single veranda on one end and an enclosed body on the other.
The design originated in 1898 when the South Eastern Railway ordered a batch of 20‑ton, six‑wheel brake vans that resembled the Midland Railway’s similar vehicles. Ten of these were built initially, followed by a further 25 between 1900 and 1909, during which time the vans carried the SER dark red/brown livery before being repainted in SECR grey with lettering. From 1910 an additional 55 vans were produced with verandas on each end and minor design changes, and the original 25 were rebuilt in a comparable style during their 1910 overhaul programme.