The original batch of the Dapol 20ton brake vans wagons has now completely sold out. The original batch were Diagrams 1/504 (vacuum through piped) and 1/506 (Unfitted) manufactured between 1951 and 1957 totalling some 2,300 vehicles.

No BR era layout would be complete without a couple of these vehicles and they will be the ideal companion to many of the wagons and locomotives currently out there.

Dapol have now announced a re-run of the BR brake vans covering the later batches of Diagrams 1/506 and 1/507 totalling 1,830 units, these having roller bearing axle boxes in place of the oil type and Oleo self contained buffers.

The brake van will feature:

• ABS body
• Die cast chassis for added weight.
• A compensation beam to improve running qualities (standard to all later Dapol designed wagons)
• Sprung metal oleo buffers
• Sprung metal couplings either instanter link or screw type where applicable
• Die-cast wheels with steel tyres
• Pin-point brass bearings
• We are also considering including the option of interior lighting and sound.

A re-run of the BR Brakevan has now been announced for release late 2026, we still have some stocks of the last production run available from stock