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4-wheel Riding Van. These vehicles formed part of breakdown trains providing accommodation for the breakdown gang. They were usually paired with a Tool Van such as No.1 and based at the larger locomotive depots in case of emergency. They were vacuum-braked to permit fast running to the scene of accidents and breakdowns.
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