Lovely Vid - in Rgds to the 2nd brake config I’ve read that this was often the case on branch lines with many drop offs and pick ups, to save the guard running up and down the length of the train when trying to locate particular items, sounds feasible… 😊
Thanks Donni, your explanation may well be right....my reason is that the coaches have tension lock couplings on one end and Kaydees on the other, Regards Keith