My 20T British Rail Brake Van - Brake Van Diaries #1

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  • @JenniferEKirk
    @JenniferEKirk 2 роки тому +28

    I would start the restoration with fixing the roof to stop the leaking. That way damp weather won’t undo your work.

  • @Ever_2008_ARG
    @Ever_2008_ARG 2 роки тому +5

    Honestly brakevans look like such cozy places, imagine sitting beside the stove with a nice warm fire on a cold winter night

  • @pannier1366
    @pannier1366 2 роки тому +7

    This man went from models, to miniature, and now to full scale. I envy you so much! Great videos as always and keep up the great work!

    • @WardleRestorations
      @WardleRestorations  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you very much! Kind of you to say, it certainly is a jump up from the 5" Gauge!

  • @BrockwellLanemodelrailway
    @BrockwellLanemodelrailway 2 роки тому +12

    I'm jealous I would love my own Brakevan. If I had one I'd do it up like a camper van and sleep in it.

    • @WardleRestorations
      @WardleRestorations  2 роки тому +2

      Yeh a lot of people turn theirs into some form of holiday home thing 😂 I think for now I just wanna make it look presentable enough for the freight demonstrations that Colne Valley put on!

  • @davedrury1284
    @davedrury1284 2 роки тому +3

    Great project. Looking forward to seeing it being done. The hangers above the fire are to dry your wet clothes

    • @WardleRestorations
      @WardleRestorations  2 роки тому

      Hopefully I won’t need to use those hangers too often! Episode 2 is out Saturday 👍

  • @Mattsmaritimeandrail
    @Mattsmaritimeandrail 2 роки тому +3

    Inspired by yours and Eric’s adventures I have become a member of the Bluebell railway and am loving every minute of it

    • @WardleRestorations
      @WardleRestorations  2 роки тому +1

      That’s really good to hear mate, the best of luck with it!

  • @stephensmith4480
    @stephensmith4480 2 роки тому

    You have some job on there my friend. I have lost count of how many times I have fired up one of those Stoves. It is the perfect tool for helping to dry the Van out, when they get going the whole stove gets really hot, I have seen them glowing before today but if you keep it going for as long as you can, it will do the job of drying out. The Buffers are the old Spindle type and what you need to check is that the Rubber Baffle system behind the solebar is still intact, they have a tendency to break down with age. It will be a great project to get your teeth into though, I wish you luck with it 🚂.

  • @UndergroundEric
    @UndergroundEric 2 роки тому +2

    GREAT LAYOUT UPDATE THANKS LEE

  • @ricardoroberto7054
    @ricardoroberto7054 Рік тому

    Great video. So glad i found it as i will be doing the airfix model soon and want to detail and weather it. Brilliant to see inside one as well. I never knew they were concrete slabs. For weight to aid braking i guess. Superb project.

  • @RailfanDownunder
    @RailfanDownunder Рік тому

    Interesting.... I shall never complain about the old VR Z brakevans again!

  • @TheRubberDuck
    @TheRubberDuck 2 роки тому +1

    Great Start, may well be worth putting a tarpoulin on the roof to prevent any further rot until you can begin to dry it out

  • @alistairkewish651
    @alistairkewish651 Рік тому

    I have a hunch about the * concrete slab*, in that it may not be solid. I would suggest it is poured cement to add ballast to the BV. Just a hunch. Slab concrete in a vehicle doesn’t sound right.

  • @propersoundsdccinstalls178
    @propersoundsdccinstalls178 2 роки тому +4

    How interesting I am too a member of the CVR I didn’t know the brake van was forsale ,great news that it’s getting some TLC and good luck with this project
    I look forward to the updates

    • @WardleRestorations
      @WardleRestorations  2 роки тому +1

      I don’t think there was a plan to sell it as such but I was looking for a project and we came to as good deal! Will be running on the freight demonstrations in no time!

  • @MapTheDragonRailways
    @MapTheDragonRailways 2 роки тому

    Good luck with the restoration. Not been too long since the ESR where I’m at restores a 20T breakvan. Should look great when complete.

  • @rjds1800
    @rjds1800 2 роки тому +1

    Looks like a decent project. Subscribed. Has got me thinking about a possible internal conversion for a home. Either way I'll be following your progress with interest.

    • @WardleRestorations
      @WardleRestorations  2 роки тому +1

      Hopefully you enjoy the future videos! Loads to come 🙂

    • @michaelcampin1464
      @michaelcampin1464 2 роки тому

      That was my thought could turn it into a mobile home with a decent bed

  • @2010ditta
    @2010ditta 2 роки тому

    Nice Ollie...looking forward to seeing the diaries. All the best.

  • @EmperorsPath
    @EmperorsPath 2 роки тому

    found the channel via Dave at Bunters Yard, cannot wait to follow along with the project!

  • @ninalli
    @ninalli 11 місяців тому

    Excellent work.

  • @AlanCastelow
    @AlanCastelow 27 днів тому

    Spent many a night getting warmed up while working on pway during winter night shifts

  • @medwaypeninsulaMR
    @medwaypeninsulaMR 2 роки тому

    Excellent project that I shall be following .................Next stop a loco !!!!
    Cheers Kev

    • @WardleRestorations
      @WardleRestorations  2 роки тому +1

      Glad you enjoy the project idea! Lotssss more videos on the way! A loco one day maybe!

  • @flippop101
    @flippop101 2 роки тому

    Congratulations and good luck with the job!

  • @joshuamartin06
    @joshuamartin06 2 роки тому

    Great to see !! Can’t wait to watch the development of the brake van

    • @WardleRestorations
      @WardleRestorations  2 роки тому

      Not an overnight project but looking forward to getting it moving again!

    • @joshuamartin06
      @joshuamartin06 2 роки тому

      @@WardleRestorations I’m a volunteer so if you need any help I’m available 👍🏽👍🏽

  • @michaelcrane3327
    @michaelcrane3327 2 роки тому

    What a fantastic project! If it's the Wet Rot Wood Hardener you have, I would put it to one side and look into getting a product called Git Rot. Its more expensive but works far better - its used for repairing vintage wooden boats and is a slow setting resin which penetrates deep into the wood before going hard.

  • @BrentSudric
    @BrentSudric 2 роки тому +1

    9:50 For hanging spare lamps?

  • @Trans_Fox20
    @Trans_Fox20 2 роки тому

    That's an amazing project. Can't wait to see more

  • @B-Mozzer
    @B-Mozzer 2 роки тому +1

    the couplings fitted to the Van are not 3 link couplings but are Instanter couplings

    • @WardleRestorations
      @WardleRestorations  2 роки тому +1

      My bad! Easier to say 3 link though as everyone knows what I means but yeh I hear you!

  • @ModelTrainOutsider
    @ModelTrainOutsider 2 роки тому

    Wow... definitely not N-gauge. An awesome project that will be very cool to work on and accomplish! Best wishes and looking forward to the updates.

    • @WardleRestorations
      @WardleRestorations  2 роки тому +1

      Appreciate it Anthony! Yes I can’t get much bigger 😂

  • @dasmann3904
    @dasmann3904 2 роки тому

    I went to colne valley once. It’s great! The travelling post office is a great part.-Das Mann

  • @ianwinfield929
    @ianwinfield929 2 роки тому

    Used to see these all over Sodor back in the day…

  • @MrVinnyh
    @MrVinnyh 2 роки тому

    Good luck with your new project, as a suggestion, instead of WR on the side ducts, How about painting Return to Wardle Road. I was a former member of the Colne Valley from 1979 to 2019, James Messer is a ideal chap to talk to down there.

  • @jamesnegus83
    @jamesnegus83 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome stuff Ollie

  • @BOBPTransportVideos
    @BOBPTransportVideos 2 роки тому

    Great video welcome to the CVR family! Looking forward to seeing this project develop 👍

    • @WardleRestorations
      @WardleRestorations  2 роки тому +1

      And what a fantastic family it is to be a part of! Looking forward to many years of fun at the CVR!

    • @BOBPTransportVideos
      @BOBPTransportVideos 2 роки тому

      @@WardleRestorations Really nice to see some of the rolling stock being restored definitely keeping an eye out for updates!

    • @WardleRestorations
      @WardleRestorations  2 роки тому +1

      100%! I would love to film other aspects of the railway too when there's an opportunity!

    • @BOBPTransportVideos
      @BOBPTransportVideos 2 роки тому

      @@WardleRestorations I’m with 125 Heritage and post some bits about that, would you like to film a bit with us one day?

    • @WardleRestorations
      @WardleRestorations  2 роки тому +1

      @@BOBPTransportVideos 100% at some point! Ive subscribed back :)

  • @TiannaBerry48
    @TiannaBerry48 2 роки тому

    Great video, can’t wait to visit and stay over when it’s finished 🤣

  • @TheLordFinwe
    @TheLordFinwe 2 роки тому

    I would Recommend using PT Blaster for the hand brake motion. spray it down and let it sit for a few days.

  • @JenniferEKirk
    @JenniferEKirk 2 роки тому +5

    Are your buffers sprung? Asking on behalf of Sam…

    • @WardleRestorations
      @WardleRestorations  2 роки тому +3

      There’s enough spring in these to send you to a different postcode 😂😂

    • @hamshackleton
      @hamshackleton 2 роки тому +1

      and will it run under water? :-)

  • @jontaylor1652
    @jontaylor1652 2 роки тому +1

    Originally those break vans were painted according to whether they were fully fitted brakes or not. The brown ones were fully fitted and grey were none fitted. I have no idea how or why the colour schemes were chosen after BR days though.

    • @WardleRestorations
      @WardleRestorations  2 роки тому

      There’s pictures of my brake van at Old Oak Common depot in civil engineers grey livery with a yellow stripe! 🙂

    • @jontaylor1652
      @jontaylor1652 2 роки тому

      @@WardleRestorations I know, I saw them. What is the relevance between that and the information I passed on as to why BR painted them the way they did ?

    • @WardleRestorations
      @WardleRestorations  2 роки тому

      You were talking about how they were painted so I said how mine was painted 🙂

  • @brandonharris7516
    @brandonharris7516 2 роки тому +1

    That brake van looks just like the ones in Thomas and friends

    • @WardleRestorations
      @WardleRestorations  2 роки тому +1

      Haha it’s a common looking brakevan tbh!

    • @brandonharris7516
      @brandonharris7516 2 роки тому +1

      @@WardleRestorations well still it looks just like the ones in Thomas and friends I recognize it

  • @timstrainvideos142
    @timstrainvideos142 2 роки тому

    when you have finished restoring the brake van maybe you can buy the class 312 parked next to it and restore it to mainline running condition!

  • @sodor_dan-da-man
    @sodor_dan-da-man 2 роки тому

    And the other thing is its hard to find the replacement stoves for these brake vans

  • @sodor_dan-da-man
    @sodor_dan-da-man 2 роки тому

    Just cos I'm curious would love to see how much it was bought for and for each update after a cost of spends for repair as I feel it would be beneficial to all watching not just to see the costs but to see how much actually goes into keeping the heritage railways going. On another note a suggestion for the WR logo placement. The duckets is a good location but would make small ones that fit the lamp irons from a side view sort of like the not to move signs locos have when in for repair or getting ready to steam

    • @WardleRestorations
      @WardleRestorations  2 роки тому

      The money side of things isn’t something I want to go into too much I’m afraid. The idea is for people to enjoy the restoration rather than how much money I pump into it!,

    • @sodor_dan-da-man
      @sodor_dan-da-man 2 роки тому

      @@WardleRestorations ok that's fair enough.

    • @WardleRestorations
      @WardleRestorations  2 роки тому +1

      @@sodor_dan-da-man sorry dude! I don’t mind talking about how much individual products cost if I focus on them in a particular video!

    • @sodor_dan-da-man
      @sodor_dan-da-man 2 роки тому

      @@WardleRestorations no need to apologise at all. Asked a question and it was answered fairly and honestly. Entirely up to you what you put in as content. Was just curious to see a costing

  • @mels4796
    @mels4796 2 роки тому

    awesome video

  • @gwrbuckleyjunction1733
    @gwrbuckleyjunction1733 2 роки тому

    Where do you even start looking for one wouldn’t mind one myself

  • @modelrailwaynoob
    @modelrailwaynoob 2 роки тому

    Exciting stuff

  • @brandonharris7516
    @brandonharris7516 2 роки тому +1

    Wow

  • @jameshardy4354
    @jameshardy4354 2 роки тому

    Any news on the restoration of merchant navey blue star

  • @mike59317
    @mike59317 2 роки тому

    Hi there, how much does a 1:1 scale brake van cost these days? Great video can't wait for more, cheers.

    • @WardleRestorations
      @WardleRestorations  2 роки тому

      This isn't really the place to say but not as much as you'd think I imagine

  • @MrBeeps.
    @MrBeeps. 11 місяців тому

    This brake van doesn’t look so “spiteful”

  • @amaanjawad982
    @amaanjawad982 2 роки тому

    Hello

  • @EssexGayBoi
    @EssexGayBoi 2 роки тому +1

    How Cool & great to see that the Brake Van will get some much needed TLC. Hope you do put it back in to Dutch Engineering livery, will look ace. Do you have Help with this or doing on your own...? Look forward to the updates.

    • @WardleRestorations
      @WardleRestorations  2 роки тому

      Yeh I think the Dutch livery is most likely what it will go to! There’s plenty of br brown brake vans out there already!