SOV - Pipe VB Bauxite - Triple Pack K ERA_Sectorisation Tourist Second Open (TSO)

Tourist Second Open (TSO)

It was returned to DB Cargo in early 2024 and reinstated to the DB fleet in full red livery in early 2025

* Minimum Radius 438mm (2nd Radius Set-track)

Standard Nose Grills

some of which have since been exported for use with Freightliner Poland

SOV - Pipe VB Bauxite - Triple Pack K ERA_Sectorisation Tourist Second Open (TSO)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