British Railways Brute Trolley

Parcels trolleys, British Railways, BRUTE type, from Paddington Station, for use with electric tow tractor. Marked "Return to Paddington" and makers plate with "British Railways Workshop" written on, and serial number 032294.

A variety of different size trolleys and barrows were needed to transport passenger luggage or goods safely around the station. As the railways could be asked to carry virtually anything, this wheeled transport needed to be robust and versatile to ensure the goods remained undamaged while moving around the station.