fitted alongside the hand brake for when the train is parked without a locomotive present. The vehicle also provides a compartment for the guard, a luggage compartment, and sometimes passenger accommodation, as well. Examples Examples of British passenger brake vans include: Brake Gangwayed Brake Standard Open Brake Standard Open (Micro-Buffet) Support coaches In the UK, converted British Railways Mark 1 passenger brake vans are used as the basis for preserved steam locomotive support coaches. See also Baggage car/luggage van Brakeman's cabin Brake tender Caboose Crew car References External links LMS brake van GWR brake van LNWR brake van Freight rolling stock British railway wagons + de:Begleitwagen