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

A highlight is the "slider" installed on the right side for use as a “brake”: Using this analog control element

Birchills B

ex GWR 5757

In the early 1980s

Motherwell

which combine all the accessories into one:

especially with bell-armature motors - the typical "hum" is a thing of the past

Mark 2b Generator - 912

31106 - Blue Tara Mines Livery

Small tension locks fitted

Between 1883 and 1909

having been delivered to Cardiff Canton in December 1964