Definitions from Wiktionary (brake van)
▸ noun: (British, rail transport, dated) A railway vehicle used to brake a (goods) train, usually placed at the end of the train. These were essential before continuous train braking became universal.
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▸ noun: (British, rail transport, dated) A railway vehicle used to brake a (goods) train, usually placed at the end of the train. These were essential before continuous train braking became universal.
Similar:
brakevan,
brake tender,
brake,
shooting-brake,
shooting brake,
covered wagon,
brake block,
brakeload,
horsebox,
rail wagon,
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