brake van
(British, rail, dated) A railway vehicle used to brake a (goods) train, usually placed at the end of the train.
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(British, rail, 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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