The earlier engines initially had slender tapered Cooke buffers but these were replaced by those of standard Webb pattern: The latter type was fitted from new on later engines. Braking was by steam, but vacuum brakes were provided to operate fitted or passenger stock if required.
The initial engines had narrow tapered Cooke buffers, which were later replaced by standard Webb pattern buffers. The latter type was installed on new engines. Braking used steam, but vacuum brakes were available to operate passenger stock if necessary.