ODA - EWS Maroon/Yellow - Triple Pack EIn 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

24853 - Per-Way Yellow

but his arrival nonetheless heralded a period of modernisation and standardisation

but quickly repainted into the striking Colas livery at the start of 2016

which combine all the accessories into one:

Free running track pickup

22734 B MSO

Enfield Sets were split as 12-car and 4-car portions

retaining its triple-grey livery but with the Mainline logo replacing the previous sector design

Ruston 432477 was built new for British Railways

Returned to action in 1977 at the Severn Valley Railway it was back on the main line in 1985 as part of the Great Western 150 celebrations and heavily featured in British Rail’s ‘Cardigan Bay Express’ services on its old stamping ground in 1987

Large colour TFT screen displays clear

black headcode panels and even Immingham 40B shedplates