ODA - EWS 'Distressed' Maroon/Yellow - Triple Pack H KUA Nuclear Flask Carrier Turned metal sprung buffers

Turned metal sprung buffers

a total of 79 were turned out between March and April 1958

it would not be reallocated until 1958 when it was moved to Slough (81B)

2c Ph2 SO (ex-FO) 4103 Orange Roof

Blackened metal 12mm disc wheels on metal axles

ODA - EWS 'Distressed' Maroon/Yellow - Triple Pack H KUA Nuclear Flask Carrier Turned metal sprung buffersIn 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