ODA - EWS 'Distressed' Maroon/Yellow - Triple Pack H Livery_DCR

ODA - EWS 'Distressed' Maroon/Yellow - Triple Pack H Livery_DCRIn 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

yet mundane railway vehicles

An ESU Lokpilot DCC decoder which is custom programmed for Accurascale Class 30 and 31 locomotives

HBA Hopper (Aero Canopy)

with three Steel Coil loads on each:

but retaining the original narrow cab and coal bunker

a multitude of sub-classes

Ruston Works No

it is also commonly used on less ominous stock and locomotive transfers

All good things come to an end though and No

the locomotive was unveiled on 5 November 2013

This was done to mark the partnership between GBRf and various customers in the construction sector

Following an eight-year restoration it returned to the main line in July 2016