Graham Farish 377-377A 20 Ton Toad Brake Van BR Bauxite (Early)

Graham Farish N gauge 377-377A 20 Ton Toad Brake Van BR Bauxite (Early)

The nickname "Toad" was derived from the GWR's telegraphic code for a brake van, with each bespoke Toad model allocated diagrams in the AA series. The standard GWR brake van design dates from 1894, with many varieties were built between 1894 and the early 1950s. Early vans were just 10 or 12 tons weight, but this gradually increased to 20 tons.

Each Toad had a large guards compartment/cabin extending about two-thirds of the length of the van, with the remaining "veranda" open on three sides, but covered with a roof.