Class 31 - Railfreight Distribution - 31160 - DCC Sound Fitted MHA Wagons Sectioned tread plate on walkways

Sectioned tread plate on walkways and verandah

Representing the classic mid 1960s era of English Electric’s finest is D9018 in two-tone green with small yellow panel

but still sees irregular visits by flask trains

one of which includes a (battery powered) flashing Tail light

British Railways 21 Ton Coal 21VB / MDV Wagons

Class 31 - Railfreight Distribution - 31160 - DCC Sound Fitted MHA Wagons Sectioned tread plate on walkwaysBy the launch of the iconic Roundel designed Railfreight scheme in October 1987 around 30 Class 31s were allocated to the FGWC pool at Tinsley for Speedlink wagonload services. However with the fleet only recently refurbished at Doncaster Works and Railfreight Distribution looking to standardise on Class 37 and 47 motive power there was no hurry to repaint them in its new image. However, following serious fire damage to 31160 the South Yorkshire depot