Hi,
Models of German wagons feature the Bremserhaus prolifically.

So I built a full scale version, yes, 1:1.

My back yard store shed, is 1.2 metres square, and about 1.8 metres high. It has a peaked roof, so I can stand with some comfort.
So it is not unlike the brakeman's cabin found on many pre-1960 German wagons.
The cabin was either set up on the sill at buffer height, or perched up on ladders so the peak or arch of the roof was above the wagon roof.

Now that got me to thinking..... Imagine spending most of 8-10 hours a day, standing in this little shed. During this period, you will also be using ladder/steps climbing up into, or down from this shed, which is perched between 1 and 3 metres from ground level. When down, you will be running alongside a train to ensure couplings are not broken or loose, axle boxes are not over-heated, brakes are pinned down or released, brake hoses are not damaged, checking for air leaks, and generally ensuring the train in your charge, is going to reach its destination.

Your mission statement doing this job is Disziplin und Ordnung.

But there ARE perks. While you are inside this shed, shielded from the rain, sleet, snow or wind, you will be able to watch the passing scenery in complete comfort.

I have gleaned the following approximate measurements of a Bremserhaus. Someone here may be able to give us exact.

Cross-Width of cabin = 1.17 metres (3' 10")
Entry width of cabin = 0.7 metres (2'4")
Height of cabin = 1.57 metres (5' 1.5")





regards
Kimball

Ah ha Juhan, I have to use my imagination.
Sometimes I can even hear the clickety-clack.

regards
Kimball

Good idea Steve.

However, I could not replicate the working Bremser's day, anyway. Too hard.

And my wife insisted on window curtains, to at least give it an image of some homeliness.

regards
Kimball

Was it originally an outdoor dunny?

Hi PJ, Adrian and Gary,

The shed started out as a cubbyhouse for our youngest daughter, who has now grown up.
So I did not want to trash the thing.

You will notice a horizontal line about 600mm from ground level, the newer section raising the structure, is below the line.
The curtains are 25 years old, hence dirty and discoloured.

regards
Kimball