ODA - EWS Maroon/Yellow - Triple Pack F Livery_BR Blue 'Newspapers' Number : 55004

Number : 55004

2 Preservation Group project

Full underbody tank detail with brackets and pipework

These were removed in March 1990 and transferred back to Railfreight Distribution where they were refitted to Tinsley’s 47330

“Sixteen” is described in this book which bears a striking resemblance to “Warrior

ODA - EWS Maroon/Yellow - Triple Pack F Livery_BR Blue 'Newspapers' Number : 55004In 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