SOV - SOV Worn Bauxite - Triple Pack J Livery_SouthEastern Dark Blue Cosmetic Screwlink couplings Bufferbeam detail

Cosmetic Screwlink couplings Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)

Graphical route control allows you to group and operate turnouts together

a multitude of sub-classes

it has not yet returned to the main line

it was retired and sold to Harry Needle in August 2015

SOV - SOV Worn Bauxite - Triple Pack J Livery_SouthEastern Dark Blue Cosmetic Screwlink couplings Bufferbeam detailIn 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