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ZDV -  Engineers Dark Grey - Single Pack M

ZDV - Engineers Dark Grey - Single Pack M

Accurascale

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In 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 with air brakes and UIC double-link suspension, they entered service as general merchandise wagons under the TOPS code ODA, sporting a Carnival Red

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