ZDV - SatLink Western - Single Pack O Subclass_Mk2b A Class Locomotive A1

A Class Locomotive A1

36 other ‘refurbished’ machines were outshopped by the ‘Plant’ in the same ‘red stripe’ scheme with Bescot’s 31301 re-entering traffic after its makeover in June 1987

with an additional letter (A

A triple pack

ZDV - SatLink Western - Single Pack O Subclass_Mk2b A Class Locomotive A1In 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