Shark ballast brake van Profile and Models
DB993922 at Duddeston in May 1985. Steve Jones
British Rail constructed over 200 'Shark' brake vans, based on an existing LMS design (which itself traced back to the Caledonian Railway). These ballast plough brakes featured manually operated ploughs at each end of the van, which would then be slowly propelled over freshly-laid ballast to level it off. These vehicles remained in engineering service for many years, and later in life received air-braking upgrades and other modifications to extend their lifespan. Some examples could still be seen in use as of the early 2000s. |
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Type of Vehicle |
Ballast Brake Van |
Builder |
British Railways |
Build Dates |
Mid-1950s |
Total Built |
Over 200 |
Wheel Configuration |
4-wheel |
Operated By |
British Railways LoadHaul Mainline Freight EWS |
Main Duties |
Engineering Duties |
In Service Until |
Early 2000s |
Surviving Examples |
Some in preservation |
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
N Gauge
O Gauge (1:43 Scale)
Products awaiting categorisation
Scale | Brand | Image | Construction Type | DCC Capability | Product Code | Product Title | Livery |
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OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Cambrian | Requires assembly | Not set |
C14Cambrian View |
BR Plough Brake van Shark 1956 kit | Awaiting Categorisation |