ODA - EWS 'Distressed' Maroon/Yellow - Triple Pack HIn 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

to take advantage of the full lighting suite

the ECoSBoost ensures smooth

6mm 3-hole disc wheels on metal axles

While 66718 was repainted in 2023

BR blue with white trim

these  load packs are an ideal finishing touch for your Accurascale steam locomotives and the powering britain range of coal wagons

such as the ESU CabControl or the Intellibox Neo

Boiler exhaust and steam valve

Allocated to Stratford’s FAGS aggregates pool in March 1989 it was repainted in triple grey at Vic Berry Limited

55011 – ‘The Royal Northumberland Fusiliers’

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and the most important functions can even be accessed "blindly