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Old 23rd May 2013, 09:07
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Found this on another website re "toad" brake vans:-

Most Toads carried the name of their home depot on the side. The GWR had a practice of allocating Toads to fixed runs, allowing the allocated guards to build up experience on a particular route, and hence increase safety.
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