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These are two representations in 009 of standard gauge vehicles used by the GWR; a Cordon wagon for transporting gas and the Pontnewynydd Brake Van.
The strange roof profile of the brake van was to allow the locomotive driver to see past the van, as it was coupled between the loco and the wagons with both on the downhill end of the train.
These models were designed and printed by Brian at 247 Developments. They are designed to fit on the Peco 009 flat wagon body. The brake van is model K009P and the gas tanks model K42
They are very nicely printed – the lamp brackets on the brake van have gaps behind them, so one could clip a lamp to them! I shaved off the handrails and attached ones made from 0.45mm brass handrail wire. I also used a short piece on 1mm brass tube (now painted matt black) for the chimney coming out of the middle of the roof.. The windows are glazed with "Glue N Glaze".