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22nd May 2013, 21:38
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Hi everyone. I'm still finding my way around and forgot to introduce myself before my post on Toad brake vans.
Despite my "name" I am 100% British but have lived and worked in Lisbon, Portugal for more years than I care to remember. Born and bred on the Wirral, i am particularly interested in the GWR/WR, especially S. Devon and Cornwall where we spent summer holidays. Hence my particular post. RU = Railway U.....? Any one got an idea? 
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23rd May 2013, 08:59
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RU- could be resrticted use to the location the van is allocated to IE used for trip work at that locale,also could be allocated for maintenance at the location shown on the vehicle ?
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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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23rd May 2013, 14:09
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I'm thinking that vehicles like brake vans were either Common Use or Restricted Use. Maybe that's where the "RU" comes in.
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23rd May 2013, 21:38
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Hello and welcome from me too. I see you are from the Wirral. I have a great interest in the Liverpool overhead railway. It was a fascinating construction, and a great pity it isno longer there.
Anyway enjoy the forum and look forward to your posts Cheers Phil
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#8
24th May 2013, 15:42
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Welcome to the Forum Portinhol. I am almost certain that RU stands for Restricted Use hence the name of the place the Toad was allocated to.
Best wishes, John H-T.
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