SOV - Pipe VB Bauxite - Triple Pack K

SOV - Pipe VB Bauxite - Triple Pack KIn 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

was built by Hunslet

2548 Outer

this 6 Pin version is tailored to fit inside the limited space available in our Andrew Barclay and SECR P Class Locomotives

Steerable front axle

Two-axle Cement wagon multi-pack J

Initially based at Cardiff Canton Depot in South Wales

two Brake Driving Trailer Seconds (BDTS)

stock moves

BR J69 68535 was from the same 1892 batch as No

Cutdown HYA ex-Biomass -  Blue/Black with VTG branding  (Pack 3)

66849 was given the name of “Wylam Dilly” straight after its repainting and has carried it to this day

John Smith promised the locomotive to the National Railway Museum when it reaches the end of its expected service life