ODA - EWS 'Distressed' Maroon/Yellow - Triple Pack G Batch-1 Sectioned tread plate on walkways

Sectioned tread plate on walkways and verandah

Optional miniature snowploughs

Headlights : Yes

Class 37/6 - 37606

ODA - EWS 'Distressed' Maroon/Yellow - Triple Pack G Batch-1 Sectioned tread plate on walkwaysIn 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