ODA - EWS Maroon/Yellow - Triple Pack F Wagon ArchiveIn the early 1980s, British Rail's shift to an air braked network created logistical challenges for the Ministry of Defence (MoD), whose depot sidings had sharp curves that could not accommodate newer, long wheelbase wagons. To solve this, 50 vacuum braked, 12 foot wheelbase "Pipe" wagons (built in 1961 under Lot 3335 to Diagram 1 462) were selected for conversion. Their drop sides were ideal for palletised loads. Modified at Shildon works in 1983
Delivered from BREL Doncaster during October 1984
the “Jazz” services
Pack N: The Throckley Coal Company - Formed in 1867
With this extra stock
A dwindling number soldiered on into the late 1970s and early 1980s
these older locomotives were well past their prime and London Transport began to look for replacements
which was on china clay duties in Cornwall until transferred to the North Lincolnshire depot’s FABI pool that September
Newton-le-Willows
and then West Cannock
Standard sleeper coach 15323
The conversion involved gutting three compartments to create a kitchen and living area
Wylam Dilly is the second oldest surviving steam locomotive in the world and was built for hauling coal at Wylam Colliery near Newcastle in 1815