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]]> Sun Nov 15 2009 BRT bogie tanks 84000 - 110 20000 - 110 TEA TEB http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1777136.html A collection of the first 4 batches of bogie tanks purchased by BRT and hired to various companies including Esso, BP chemicals, Elf, Gulf, Murco, Phillips Petroleum. Includes some delagged for syrene monomer. Detailed photographs in collection. Thursday 5 November 2009: A collection of the first 4 batches of bogie tanks purchased by BRT and hired to various companies including Esso, BP chemicals, Elf, Gulf, Murco, Phillips Petroleum. Includes some delagged for syrene monomer. Detailed photographs in collection.

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]]> Thu Nov 5 2009 TRL Crosfield English China Clay TCA http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1776106.html Just 5 wagons built in France in 1975 and used for china clay slurry. Owned by Tiger Railcar Services Ltd and varying in livery with Crosfield and English China Clay illustrated. Monday 2 November 2009: Just 5 wagons built in France in 1975 and used for china clay slurry. Owned by Tiger Railcar Services Ltd and varying in livery with Crosfield and English China Clay illustrated.

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]]> Mon Nov 2 2009 BR 3 plank dropside open merchandise medfit ZAV ZAO http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1774717.html Early in its history BR built two distinctive designs of wooden bodied medium open merchandise wagon. 397 were an LMS design BR diagram 1/017 (see http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c725403.html ) the other 100 were nominally to an SR design, BR Diagram 1/016; however as they shared the lot with the unacceptable 5 plank dropside and originally had independent brake rigging as shown by some in http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1132352.html . Saturday 31 October 2009: Early in its history BR built two distinctive designs of wooden bodied medium open merchandise wagon. 397 were an LMS design BR diagram 1/017 (see http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c725403.html ) the other 100 were nominally to an SR design, BR Diagram 1/016; however as they shared the lot with the unacceptable 5 plank dropside and originally had independent brake rigging as shown by some in http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1132352.html .

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]]> Sat Oct 31 2009 MODA600x vans - BR type 1959 http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1774091.html In 1959 Chas Roberts built 10 standard BR vans for the MoD, originally number 41500-09 and allocated diagram 6/495. Registered as 1201 - 1210 they were later TOPS registered. All in collection photographed after transfer to internal use, includes some detail photographs. Thursday 29 October 2009: In 1959 Chas Roberts built 10 standard BR vans for the MoD, originally number 41500-09 and allocated diagram 6/495. Registered as 1201 - 1210 they were later TOPS registered. All in collection photographed after transfer to internal use, includes some detail photographs.

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]]> Thu Oct 29 2009 Johnie Walker Palvan JW60xx CLV http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1773319.html In 1966 the Kilmarnock Distillery for Johnie Walker whiskey purchased 20 palvans from BR for a local transfer traffic. They were registered by BRSc and later had TOPS numbers. I do not believe they worked far. Photographs after movement for conservation. The original numbers are provided. Tuesday 27 October 2009: In 1966 the Kilmarnock Distillery for Johnie Walker whiskey purchased 20 palvans from BR for a local transfer traffic. They were registered by BRSc and later had TOPS numbers. I do not believe they worked far. Photographs after movement for conservation. The original numbers are provided.

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]]> Tue Oct 27 2009 Private owner 13Ton steel mineral wagons http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1772407.html Steel mineral wagons were increasingly introduced from the later 1920s and this collection has a few much later in their lives. They varied in types of doors fitted etc. and some were rebuilt by BR to simplify repair. A history of these wagons is included in Fidczuk, Peter. (1991) The 16ton steel mineral wagon, part one Prewar and wartime designs. Modellers Backtrack vol. 1 (part 3) pp 124 - 133 Collection includes details Sunday 25 October 2009: Steel mineral wagons were increasingly introduced from the later 1920s and this collection has a few much later in their lives. They varied in types of doors fitted etc. and some were rebuilt by BR to simplify repair. A history of these wagons is included in Fidczuk, Peter. (1991) The 16ton steel mineral wagon, part one Prewar and wartime designs. Modellers Backtrack vol. 1 (part 3) pp 124 - 133 Collection includes details

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]]> Sun Oct 25 2009 Procor - Murco TEA PR85300 - 17 http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1771591.html A small batch of Tank wagons built and owned by Procor in 1981 and on hire to Murco. Includes photos when new and after repaint in 1992. Friday 23 October 2009: A small batch of Tank wagons built and owned by Procor in 1981 and on hire to Murco. Includes photos when new and after repaint in 1992.

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]]> Fri Oct 23 2009 APCM Parallel PCB http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1771177.html Just 5 cement wagons built by Standard in 1969 which had the appearance of a tank wagon with a parallel barrel. They had new suspension from 1983, when generally repaired. Wednesday 21 October 2009: Just 5 cement wagons built by Standard in 1969 which had the appearance of a tank wagon with a parallel barrel. They had new suspension from 1983, when generally repaired.

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]]> Wed Oct 21 2009 APCM depressed centre PCB http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1765752.html Introduced from 1962 the early batches of depressed centre cement wagons for Associated Portland Cement had air brake and a through vacuum pipe. They appear to have worked in Scotland, at least in later years. The fleet received general repairs during 1983 when Bruninghaus suspension was fitted. Collection includes details Thursday 8 October 2009: Introduced from 1962 the early batches of depressed centre cement wagons for Associated Portland Cement had air brake and a through vacuum pipe. They appear to have worked in Scotland, at least in later years. The fleet received general repairs during 1983 when Bruninghaus suspension was fitted. Collection includes details

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]]> Thu Oct 8 2009 GWR open merchandise OWV ZGV http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1764524.html GWR open merchandise wagons evolved over time from 9 to 10ft wheelbase. All were plank ended and they had either a single broad plank or a narrow 6th plank. Those built with vacuum brake appear to have had an upright pipe, a feature which distinguishes them from the BR VB conversions. Includes some clayhoods - see others in http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c163031.html Monday 5 October 2009: GWR open merchandise wagons evolved over time from 9 to 10ft wheelbase. All were plank ended and they had either a single broad plank or a narrow 6th plank. Those built with vacuum brake appear to have had an upright pipe, a feature which distinguishes them from the BR VB conversions. Includes some clayhoods - see others in http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c163031.html

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]]> Mon Oct 5 2009 LMS & MR open merchandise - 5 & 1 plank OWV ZGO ZGV http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1763177.html The LMS followed MR for open merchandise wagons, later introducing a corrugated steel end. Includes shock wagon and a single plank. Wagons used for clay are at http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c163031.html Friday 2 October 2009: The LMS followed MR for open merchandise wagons, later introducing a corrugated steel end. Includes shock wagon and a single plank. Wagons used for clay are at http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c163031.html

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]]> Fri Oct 2 2009 SR open merchandise OWV ZGV ZGO http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1761518.html The two distinctive designs of SR open merchandise wagon - 5 plank and 8 plank, including some ex 8pl. as 5 plank. A few other specialities: carfit, shock, weight wagons, cable drum, includes some clayhoods - see others in http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c163031.html Tuesday 29 September 2009: The two distinctive designs of SR open merchandise wagon - 5 plank and 8 plank, including some ex 8pl. as 5 plank. A few other specialities: carfit, shock, weight wagons, cable drum, includes some clayhoods - see others in http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c163031.html

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]]> Tue Sep 29 2009 GWR Special wagons - Lowmac, Weltrol, Girdwag http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1760335.html A collection of GWR specially constructed wagons. Well constructed many had remarkably long lives. Various lowmacs Girder wagons, Weltrols (including from 1888). Includes details Saturday 26 September 2009: A collection of GWR specially constructed wagons. Well constructed many had remarkably long lives. Various lowmacs Girder wagons, Weltrols (including from 1888). Includes details

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]]> Sat Sep 26 2009 LNER Special Wagons - ARM, WELTROL, FLATROL http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1757548.html The other LNER specially constructed wagons - Arm ET, Weltrol EL and Flatrol EAB. Sunday 20 September 2009: The other LNER specially constructed wagons - Arm ET, Weltrol EL and Flatrol EAB.

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]]> Sun Sep 20 2009 LNER Special wagons - Lowmacs ZVV ZXW RRV Conflat ISO http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1757045.html The collection features the LNER built Lowmac EQ, EP & EO, including BR Conflat ISO and many for engineers use. The Southern Region had many of them. Saturday 19 September 2009: The collection features the LNER built Lowmac EQ, EP & EO, including BR Conflat ISO and many for engineers use. The Southern Region had many of them.

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]]> Sat Sep 19 2009 BR Air brake dry flyash presflo CSA http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1750634.html Two batches of air braked dry fly ash Presflo were introduced, both numbering 104 wagons. Note that the 12ft. 6in, is taken from diagrams (and 3810 mm is on CS002C) and it is almost certainly correct (see note on Vacuum braked dryfly ash wagons), but most wagons appear to be branded with a 12ft wb (3657.6 mm). Saturday 5 September 2009: Two batches of air braked dry fly ash Presflo were introduced, both numbering 104 wagons. Note that the 12ft. 6in, is taken from diagrams (and 3810 mm is on CS002C) and it is almost certainly correct (see note on Vacuum braked dryfly ash wagons), but most wagons appear to be branded with a 12ft wb (3657.6 mm).

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]]> Sat Sep 5 2009 BR Vacuum braked dry fly ash Presflo CPV CSV http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1746135.html Disposal of fly ash from powerstations became big business during the 1960s, with MGR hoppers (later HAA) being used. After a conventional presflo was converted for this traffic (photos included - it is 10ft. 6in wheelbase) a further 84 vacuum braked ones followed on two lots and diagrams. These were generally larger. Note that the 12ft. 6in, and 18ft. 6in. over headstocks is confirmed as accurate for lot 3516 by members of the BR Wagon Measuring Group and is also on the diagram 1/279. This is despite most wagons appear to be branded with a 12ft wb (3657.6 mm). Many detail photographs, and the prototype . Wednesday 26 August 2009: Disposal of fly ash from powerstations became big business during the 1960s, with MGR hoppers (later HAA) being used. After a conventional presflo was converted for this traffic (photos included - it is 10ft. 6in wheelbase) a further 84 vacuum braked ones followed on two lots and diagrams. These were generally larger. Note that the 12ft. 6in, and 18ft. 6in. over headstocks is confirmed as accurate for lot 3516 by members of the BR Wagon Measuring Group and is also on the diagram 1/279. This is despite most wagons appear to be branded with a 12ft wb (3657.6 mm). Many detail photographs, and the prototype .

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]]> Wed Aug 26 2009 GWR Vans - includes specialist designs http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1744936.html Following the use of the iron minks the GWR slowly developed a standardised design of van with a double end ventilator - many were rebuilt. Some quite large vans (Mink D) were included and end door Mogo. Expensively and well constructed many had long lives. Monday 24 August 2009: Following the use of the iron minks the GWR slowly developed a standardised design of van with a double end ventilator - many were rebuilt. Some quite large vans (Mink D) were included and end door Mogo. Expensively and well constructed many had long lives.

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]]> Mon Aug 24 2009 GWR vans convert Tool, mess, sleep Pooley etc. http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1744241.html A variety of GWR vans used by the engineers as Tool, Mess and sleeping vans and various for Pooley weighing machine contractors. Some built as tool vans (Diag series CC) most ex bloater, fruit, minks and brake vans. Saturday 22 August 2009: A variety of GWR vans used by the engineers as Tool, Mess and sleeping vans and various for Pooley weighing machine contractors. Some built as tool vans (Diag series CC) most ex bloater, fruit, minks and brake vans.

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]]> Sat Aug 22 2009 Freightflat lorry carrier carrier FMA http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1719114.html Reportedly in 1976, a few Freightlliner flats were converted to carry lorry chassis by being given a deck, raised ends and plates across the semi-permanent coupling. Each was a set of two outer and one inner wagon. Collection includes detailed photographs. Monday 29 June 2009: Reportedly in 1976, a few Freightlliner flats were converted to carry lorry chassis by being given a deck, raised ends and plates across the semi-permanent coupling. Each was a set of two outer and one inner wagon. Collection includes detailed photographs.

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]]> Mon Jun 29 2009 Sheerness Steel scrap carriers POA, PXA http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1717997.html Two designs of bogie box wagons built 1982 and 1986 for Procor and hired to Sheerness Steel. See also http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c68067.html for earlier conversions. Saturday 27 June 2009: Two designs of bogie box wagons built 1982 and 1986 for Procor and hired to Sheerness Steel. See also http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c68067.html for earlier conversions.

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]]> Sat Jun 27 2009 Procor Albright & Wilson depressed centre tripolyphosphate PCA http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1715177.html In 1983 Procor built 16 PCA depressed centre dry powder tanks which were used by Albright and Wilson for tripolyphosphate from Whitehaven to West Thurrock. Saturday 20 June 2009: In 1983 Procor built 16 PCA depressed centre dry powder tanks which were used by Albright and Wilson for tripolyphosphate from Whitehaven to West Thurrock.

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]]> Sat Jun 20 2009 BR livestock rolling stock - cattle, special cattle, horse http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1710958.html BR stopped carrying livestock in 1972. However, during the 1950s it had built a considerable fleet of cattle wagons and horse boxes just a few of which are illustrated here. Includes some converted for the Dunkirk ferry. Thursday 11 June 2009: BR stopped carrying livestock in 1972. However, during the 1950s it had built a considerable fleet of cattle wagons and horse boxes just a few of which are illustrated here. Includes some converted for the Dunkirk ferry.

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]]> Thu Jun 11 2009 BR Tank wagons - various http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1705042.html BR owned tank wagons for Scottish cables, Beer, Henry Diaper and Townson Tanker. Diagrams 1/300, 302, 303, 307. Includes detailed photographs, and wagons in departmental and internal use. Saturday 30 May 2009: BR owned tank wagons for Scottish cables, Beer, Henry Diaper and Townson Tanker. Diagrams 1/300, 302, 303, 307. Includes detailed photographs, and wagons in departmental and internal use.

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]]> Sat May 30 2009 BR 4-wheel Ferry tank wagons ZRP ZRR ZRQ http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1704429.html BR hired out 3 designs of tank wagons which were partially fitted for ferry use, diagrams 1/301 & 1/304 for Petrochemicals, and 1/305 for TSL. The engineers used many later, including for the Severn Tunnel Fire control train. Collection includes details. Drawing of 1/305 in Bartlett et al. Thursday 28 May 2009: BR hired out 3 designs of tank wagons which were partially fitted for ferry use, diagrams 1/301 & 1/304 for Petrochemicals, and 1/305 for TSL. The engineers used many later, including for the Severn Tunnel Fire control train. Collection includes details. Drawing of 1/305 in Bartlett et al.

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]]> Thu May 28 2009 BR Demountable tanks - beer departmental http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1702714.html BR built a number of small batches of demountable tank wagons which were dedicated to beer and cider traffic. A few remained in this traffic until 1979, others were used by the engineers. Monday 25 May 2009: BR built a number of small batches of demountable tank wagons which were dedicated to beer and cider traffic. A few remained in this traffic until 1979, others were used by the engineers.

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]]> Mon May 25 2009 BR Demountable tank Crosfields ZRV http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1701928.html There were two distinctive designs of demountable tanks built for Crosfields Sodium silicate, with either one or two fillers. Collection includes details and runners for 03 shunters Saturday 23 May 2009: There were two distinctive designs of demountable tanks built for Crosfields Sodium silicate, with either one or two fillers. Collection includes details and runners for 03 shunters

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]]> Sat May 23 2009 J Summers BSSH bogie iron ore hoppers PHO http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1700745.html A fleet of unfitted bogie wagons were built for J. Summers by Charles Roberts between 1952 and 1958 and carried iron ore from Bidston Docks, Birkenhead to British Steel Shotton BSSH. Out of use in 1983 some were used by ICI. Some also worked for a period from Barry Dock to Llanwern and the collection includes details of one of these. Wednesday 20 May 2009: A fleet of unfitted bogie wagons were built for J. Summers by Charles Roberts between 1952 and 1958 and carried iron ore from Bidston Docks, Birkenhead to British Steel Shotton BSSH. Out of use in 1983 some were used by ICI. Some also worked for a period from Barry Dock to Llanwern and the collection includes details of one of these.

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]]> Wed May 20 2009 Bogie Coil R JRV Cable drum YVV http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1696288.html BR converted Bogie Bolster E to a coil with a hood. Unfortunately none of the photographs are of loaded wagons. Later some were converted as cable drum wagons for the S&T engineers. Includes detail photographs Monday 11 May 2009: BR converted Bogie Bolster E to a coil with a hood. Unfortunately none of the photographs are of loaded wagons. Later some were converted as cable drum wagons for the S&T engineers. Includes detail photographs

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]]> Mon May 11 2009 BR Coil X JXO ex Borail WE http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1693747.html Unusually when BR converted the Borail WE to Coil X they were provided with new running numbers. Relatively short-lived, possibly because they could carry only two coils on a long wagon. Original Borail WEs are in http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1354679.html Wednesday 6 May 2009: Unusually when BR converted the Borail WE to Coil X they were provided with new running numbers. Relatively short-lived, possibly because they could carry only two coils on a long wagon. Original Borail WEs are in http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1354679.html

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]]> Wed May 6 2009 EWS Coil BRA http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1692454.html Externally identical to the BYA, 50 BRA were built in early 1999. Internally they had four loading racks. [This is the third use of the TOPS code BRA, re-inforcing my disapproval of using TOPS codes for describing wagons!] Monday 4 May 2009: Externally identical to the BYA, 50 BRA were built in early 1999. Internally they had four loading racks. [This is the third use of the TOPS code BRA, re-inforcing my disapproval of using TOPS codes for describing wagons!]

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]]> Mon May 4 2009 EWS Coil BYA http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1691282.html The first design to emerge from the Thrall works in York were coil carriers in 1998. They were designated BYA, and 260 were built by the new year. Collection includes detail photographs. Saturday 2 May 2009: The first design to emerge from the Thrall works in York were coil carriers in 1998. They were designated BYA, and 260 were built by the new year. Collection includes detail photographs.

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]]> Sat May 2 2009 Bogie strip coil JAV JYV JWV http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1689434.html A simple design of steel open wagon with a floor designed to dissipate the heat of hot coils. There were two distinctive designs - the first 35 of 1950 were initially unfitted but later fitted as to appear as the next 15 of 1957. These worked in South Wales. A more robust version of 40 wagons was used in Scotland from 1961. Collection includes detailed photographs. Tuesday 28 April 2009: A simple design of steel open wagon with a floor designed to dissipate the heat of hot coils. There were two distinctive designs - the first 35 of 1950 were initially unfitted but later fitted as to appear as the next 15 of 1957. These worked in South Wales. A more robust version of 40 wagons was used in Scotland from 1961. Collection includes detailed photographs.

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]]> Tue Apr 28 2009 BR Bogie Coil V JVV BVW JVW http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1688083.html The first design of wagon introduced in 1957 where the coils were laid on their side in a cradle. 40 were built. Initially they were uncovered, but for much of their lives they had a split hood, although the cradle remained in one long piece. During the 1990s some reverted to original condition without a hood, but with a cut out in the end for the unloading hook. Collection includes detailed photographs Sunday 26 April 2009: The first design of wagon introduced in 1957 where the coils were laid on their side in a cradle. 40 were built. Initially they were uncovered, but for much of their lives they had a split hood, although the cradle remained in one long piece. During the 1990s some reverted to original condition without a hood, but with a cut out in the end for the unloading hook. Collection includes detailed photographs

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]]> Sun Apr 26 2009 BR bogie Coil K JKX BNX JIX http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1687331.html The other coil which was developed from the Slab carriers in about 1966 were 20 strip coil K wagons which had a pair of covered coil cradles, of 7ft 3 3/4in. and 14ft. 1 1/4in. length. Later, unmodified, 10 were redesignated for ferry use (Diag. E490) possibly soon after 1977 and these returned to domestic use. Later some lost the hood and remained in use well into the 1990s. Collection includes detail photographs. Friday 24 April 2009: The other coil which was developed from the Slab carriers in about 1966 were 20 strip coil K wagons which had a pair of covered coil cradles, of 7ft 3 3/4in. and 14ft. 1 1/4in. length. Later, unmodified, 10 were redesignated for ferry use (Diag. E490) possibly soon after 1977 and these returned to domestic use. Later some lost the hood and remained in use well into the 1990s. Collection includes detail photographs.

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]]> Fri Apr 24 2009 BR Bogie Coil T JTV BYV http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1684755.html In 1960 BR built 50 Slab carriers which were soon converted to a coil and two slab designs and the latter two were then rebuilt as Coil T, a fleet of 29 wagons. These had a single coil cradle and a single hood, which towards the end of their careers were removed. Some of these worked in Scotland, but they are mainly associated with South Wales. Collection includes detailed photographs. Sunday 19 April 2009: In 1960 BR built 50 Slab carriers which were soon converted to a coil and two slab designs and the latter two were then rebuilt as Coil T, a fleet of 29 wagons. These had a single coil cradle and a single hood, which towards the end of their careers were removed. Some of these worked in Scotland, but they are mainly associated with South Wales. Collection includes detailed photographs.

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]]> Sun Apr 19 2009 BR Bogie Coil E ex Warflat JEV BJV http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1684181.html In 1964 the Western Region of BR used, reportedly, 49 warflats as the basis of a cold Coil wagon which had pairs of covered cradles of 13ft. 1in and 19ft 7in. Initially many, perhaps all, were branded to work between the SCOW Abbey and Orb Works in Newport. Later they were used conventionally, usually out of South Wales to many parts of Britain. Collection includes detailed photographs. Saturday 18 April 2009: In 1964 the Western Region of BR used, reportedly, 49 warflats as the basis of a cold Coil wagon which had pairs of covered cradles of 13ft. 1in and 19ft 7in. Initially many, perhaps all, were branded to work between the SCOW Abbey and Orb Works in Newport. Later they were used conventionally, usually out of South Wales to many parts of Britain. Collection includes detailed photographs.

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]]> Sat Apr 18 2009 BR Bogie Coil G ex Warflat W160xxx JGV BGV http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1683440.html In about 1964 BR Western Region obtained 50 ex MoD Warflats and converted them to carry cold rolled Coil, with two cradles, one of 10ft. 9in. and the other 17ft. 3in. Collection includes details. They worked widely on BR, mainly from the South Wales steel mills. Thursday 16 April 2009: In about 1964 BR Western Region obtained 50 ex MoD Warflats and converted them to carry cold rolled Coil, with two cradles, one of 10ft. 9in. and the other 17ft. 3in. Collection includes details. They worked widely on BR, mainly from the South Wales steel mills.

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]]> Thu Apr 16 2009 BR Presflo - Rugby, Pozzolanic, Blue Circle CPV http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1662483.html BR owned Presflo's were painted or plated for use by private companies. This collection includes those for Rugby Cement, Pozzolanic cement and Blue Circle cement. Others include Tunnel Cement see http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/show_collection.php?id=121623 Wednesday 4 March 2009: BR owned Presflo's were painted or plated for use by private companies. This collection includes those for Rugby Cement, Pozzolanic cement and Blue Circle cement. Others include Tunnel Cement see http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/show_collection.php?id=121623

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]]> Wed Mar 4 2009 B R Presflo Ferry fitted CPW CPV http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1660642.html BR converted 10 Presflo to work a fixed route to Continental Europe, they were not RIV approved. The diagram was cancelled in 1972 and the wagons went into domestic traffic, but the ferry fittings were retained. Sunday 1 March 2009: BR converted 10 Presflo to work a fixed route to Continental Europe, they were not RIV approved. The diagram was cancelled in 1972 and the wagons went into domestic traffic, but the ferry fittings were retained.

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]]> Sun Mar 1 2009 BR Presflo diag 1/272 CPV http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1659807.html Introduced in 1954 and withdrawn by 1987 were the very successful Presflos, which were used for cement. This is the main BR collection, however they are also in other collections including: BR Presflos - Tunnel Cement http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/show_collection.php?id=121623 BR Presflo - twin silo Delafilla, Slate http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/show_collection.php?id=121408 BR Presflo vacuum brake - Tunnel Cement http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/show_collection.php?id=121236 BR Presflo with additional pipe http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/show_collection.php?id=117954 APCM Presflos of 1960 and 1963 http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/show_collection.php?id=66758 Friday 27 February 2009: Introduced in 1954 and withdrawn by 1987 were the very successful Presflos, which were used for cement. This is the main BR collection, however they are also in other collections including: BR Presflos - Tunnel Cement http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/show_collection.php?id=121623 BR Presflo - twin silo Delafilla, Slate http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/show_collection.php?id=121408 BR Presflo vacuum brake - Tunnel Cement http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/show_collection.php?id=121236 BR Presflo with additional pipe http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/show_collection.php?id=117954 APCM Presflos of 1960 and 1963 http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/show_collection.php?id=66758

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]]> Fri Feb 27 2009 BR Slabcoil Z JZV http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1652448.html BR built 58 wagons in 1961-62 which were suitable for carrying steel both as large slabs and also as hot coils. They worked from Abbey Works, Port Talbot WR. Detail photographs, drawing in Bartlett et al. Wednesday 11 February 2009: BR built 58 wagons in 1961-62 which were suitable for carrying steel both as large slabs and also as hot coils. They worked from Abbey Works, Port Talbot WR. Detail photographs, drawing in Bartlett et al.

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]]> Wed Feb 11 2009 BR Ferry motor car van VIX RBX ZRX ZXX http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1651082.html Using the prototype CCT as a template, BR built 30 Motor car vans for the Southern Region cross channel ferry fleet. Originally they had windows either side of the doors but these were plated over sometime in the 1960s. Later they were used as barriers and for the engineers. Sunday 8 February 2009: Using the prototype CCT as a template, BR built 30 Motor car vans for the Southern Region cross channel ferry fleet. Originally they had windows either side of the doors but these were plated over sometime in the 1960s. Later they were used as barriers and for the engineers.

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]]> Sun Feb 8 2009 SRW RLS mineral open PMA PMV http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1635306.html In 1981 - 2 Standard wagon built two distinctive designs of mineral open wagons on underframes reclaimed from APCM vans (see http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c125427.html ) as well as the clays (see http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/show_collection.php?id=91558 ) Collection includes details Thursday 8 January 2009: In 1981 - 2 Standard wagon built two distinctive designs of mineral open wagons on underframes reclaimed from APCM vans (see http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c125427.html ) as well as the clays (see http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/show_collection.php?id=91558 ) Collection includes details

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]]> Thu Jan 8 2009 BR 4-wheel Coil A KAV SFV Diag 1/412 http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1631548.html The first design of 4-wheel wagon to carry strip coil. Introduced in 1961 50 were built on underframes diverted from the mineral wagons (lot3390) http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c20376.html for use from Summers and later were transferred to S. Wales were they worked with the Coil B http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1418873.html Collection includes detailed photos, drawing in Bartlett et al Wednesday 31 December 2008: The first design of 4-wheel wagon to carry strip coil. Introduced in 1961 50 were built on underframes diverted from the mineral wagons (lot3390) http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c20376.html for use from Summers and later were transferred to S. Wales were they worked with the Coil B http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1418873.html Collection includes detailed photos, drawing in Bartlett et al

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]]> Wed Dec 31 2008 SMBP 20T anchor mount unfit class B tank wagon http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1628817.html Shell Mex and British Petroleum introduced a large fleet of anchor mounted 20ton capacity tank wagons in 1948 - 49. They were built by a number of manufacturers. Many were later lagged for heavy oils and had a side heating coil. Includes detailed photographs and examples in BR engineers and internal use and private internal use. Wednesday 24 December 2008: Shell Mex and British Petroleum introduced a large fleet of anchor mounted 20ton capacity tank wagons in 1948 - 49. They were built by a number of manufacturers. Many were later lagged for heavy oils and had a side heating coil. Includes detailed photographs and examples in BR engineers and internal use and private internal use.

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]]> Wed Dec 24 2008 Lion Emulsions Ltd tank wagons http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1607901.html Lion Emulsions Ltd were one of the last companies to operate a small fleet of tank wagons which were acquired secondhand. The collection includes unfitted ones with hawser and anchor mounting and 22 Ton TSVs. They operated from Warrington to Hereford and Bristol. Please don't ask me any more about this fleet, all I know has been published. Friday 7 November 2008: Lion Emulsions Ltd were one of the last companies to operate a small fleet of tank wagons which were acquired secondhand. The collection includes unfitted ones with hawser and anchor mounting and 22 Ton TSVs. They operated from Warrington to Hereford and Bristol. Please don't ask me any more about this fleet, all I know has been published.

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]]> Fri Nov 7 2008 LMS Specially constructed wagons - Flatrols, Lowmacs http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1607136.html A mixed collection of LMS specially constructed wagons operating on BR, many used by the engineers and some in internal use. Includes Lowmac MH, MK & MO, and Flatrol MCC, MR, MBB & MO. Includes details Wednesday 5 November 2008: A mixed collection of LMS specially constructed wagons operating on BR, many used by the engineers and some in internal use. Includes Lowmac MH, MK & MO, and Flatrol MCC, MR, MBB & MO. Includes details

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]]> Wed Nov 5 2008 BR 4 wh. Flatrol MVV diag 2/512 2/904 ZVO ZVR ZXO ZXP ZXR ZXQ http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1604137.html The most numerous 4-wheel Flatrol on BR reported by Essery & Morgan as derived from LMS diag. 96A, but they are different! BR built 33 for revenue use on diag 2/512 and a further 15 for engineers use on diag 2/904 which had roller bearings. 29ft. oh, 24ft wb.note some floors strengthened and baulks removed. All in collection are in engineers use, it includes details. Saturday 1 November 2008: The most numerous 4-wheel Flatrol on BR reported by Essery & Morgan as derived from LMS diag. 96A, but they are different! BR built 33 for revenue use on diag 2/512 and a further 15 for engineers use on diag 2/904 which had roller bearings. 29ft. oh, 24ft wb.note some floors strengthened and baulks removed. All in collection are in engineers use, it includes details.

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]]> Sat Nov 1 2008 LNER bogie parcels - BG GUV http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1602203.html The LNER had distinctive BGs which varied in construction from panelled, plywood and matchwood. Also a GUV. Monday 27 October 2008: The LNER had distinctive BGs which varied in construction from panelled, plywood and matchwood. Also a GUV.

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]]> Mon Oct 27 2008 Procar 80 PLA - Toleman Renault http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1601262.html The Procar 80 was a non-articulated twin deck car carrier designed to be compatible with the numerous Cartics. 36 were built 1979-82. 76ft. oh with bogies at 62ft. centres. It was for both block train and Speedlink. Curtain sides were later added, to reduce ballast chip damage. Although seemingly a good idea they lost traffic in the early 1990s and after storage were scrapped. Sunday 26 October 2008: The Procar 80 was a non-articulated twin deck car carrier designed to be compatible with the numerous Cartics. 36 were built 1979-82. 76ft. oh with bogies at 62ft. centres. It was for both block train and Speedlink. Curtain sides were later added, to reduce ballast chip damage. Although seemingly a good idea they lost traffic in the early 1990s and after storage were scrapped.

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]]> Sun Oct 26 2008 BR Conflat L and L containers FLV ZVV ZSW http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1599856.html In an effort to make delivery of cement and other products directly to sites BR introduced a small L container for dry powders. They were gravity charged - through top hatch - and gravity discharged through bottom doors. Two different designs of Conflat carried them. Collection includes later conversion to cable drum carriers and similar, match = coupling converters for EMUs and runner for small diesel shunters. Thursday 23 October 2008: In an effort to make delivery of cement and other products directly to sites BR introduced a small L container for dry powders. They were gravity charged - through top hatch - and gravity discharged through bottom doors. Two different designs of Conflat carried them. Collection includes later conversion to cable drum carriers and similar, match = coupling converters for EMUs and runner for small diesel shunters.

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]]> Thu Oct 23 2008 BR Rudd rebuilt Grampus ballast open airbrake ZBA http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1599288.html In mid 1988 BR rebuilt some Grampus with air brake and a substantial fixed end, whilst retaining the original drop doors. These were coded Rudd and were followed by a series of wagons built on ex hopper underframes, see http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/show_collection.php?id=86686 Tuesday 21 October 2008: In mid 1988 BR rebuilt some Grampus with air brake and a substantial fixed end, whilst retaining the original drop doors. These were coded Rudd and were followed by a series of wagons built on ex hopper underframes, see http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/show_collection.php?id=86686

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]]> Tue Oct 21 2008 BR Hake ballast open air braked ZDA ZBA http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1597684.html In 1980 BR SR rebuilt a few Grampus with air braking and a new body. They were branded as Hake. The bodies were very poorly constructed. Collection includes detail photos. Sunday 19 October 2008: In 1980 BR SR rebuilt a few Grampus with air braking and a new body. They were branded as Hake. The bodies were very poorly constructed. Collection includes detail photos.

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]]> Sun Oct 19 2008 BR Grampus Rail Loader sets ZXO ZXV ZBO http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1596924.html A number of the Grampus were rebuilt for loading long welded rail. The winch wagon was partially covered over to protect the power winch, the other was a roller wagon. Collection includes some details. Friday 17 October 2008: A number of the Grampus were rebuilt for loading long welded rail. The winch wagon was partially covered over to protect the power winch, the other was a roller wagon. Collection includes some details.

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]]> Fri Oct 17 2008 BR Grampus ballast open unfitted airpiped ZBQ http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1596051.html At some stage during the later 1970s some of the unfitted Grampus wagons were equipped with through air pipes. Lot 2885 appears to have been selected for a disproportionate number of these conversions. Wednesday 15 October 2008: At some stage during the later 1970s some of the unfitted Grampus wagons were equipped with through air pipes. Lot 2885 appears to have been selected for a disproportionate number of these conversions.

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]]> Wed Oct 15 2008 BR Grampus ballast rebuilt vacuum braked ZBV http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1595036.html Some of the unfitted Grampus were retrospectively fitted with clasp vacuum brake, making them appear very similar to those built new with VB. Monday 13 October 2008: Some of the unfitted Grampus were retrospectively fitted with clasp vacuum brake, making them appear very similar to those built new with VB.

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]]> Mon Oct 13 2008 BR Grampus ballast open vacuum braked ZBV http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1593499.html From 1959 BR introduced the final 941 Grampus wagons as vacuum braked with a clasp brake arrangement. Most of them received a form of roller bearing - Hybox - perhaps used as being more resilient to ballast dust than conventional roller bearings. A drawing is in Bartlett, Paul W. & Mann, Trevor., (l985a) Non Hoppered Steel Ballast Wagons. part 3 The Grampus. Model Railway Constructor vol. 52 (part 610) pp 140 - 143 & 164 - 165. Saturday 11 October 2008: From 1959 BR introduced the final 941 Grampus wagons as vacuum braked with a clasp brake arrangement. Most of them received a form of roller bearing - Hybox - perhaps used as being more resilient to ballast dust than conventional roller bearings. A drawing is in Bartlett, Paul W. & Mann, Trevor., (l985a) Non Hoppered Steel Ballast Wagons. part 3 The Grampus. Model Railway Constructor vol. 52 (part 610) pp 140 - 143 & 164 - 165.

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]]> Sat Oct 11 2008 BR Grampus ballast open unfitted ZBO http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1592910.html The standard ballast wagon until the 1980s was the Grampus. The sides were three drop doors and the ends had removable upper parts and a drop down flap, which permitted easy loading and machinery to be driven along the train. Very versatile they carried fresh ballast or spoil, bits of rail, signals etc etc. They could be seen in block trains or individually. The removable ends were placed in a carrier beneath the headstock.Originally there were 3840 unfitted. Later some were rebuilt with through vacuum or air piped and others equipped with vacuum brake. The history is written up in Bartlett, Paul W. & Mann, Trevor., (l985a) Non Hoppered Steel Ballast Wagons. part 3 The Grampus. Model Railway Constructor vol. 52 (part 610) pp 140 - 143 & 164 - 165. which includes a drawing. Thursday 9 October 2008: The standard ballast wagon until the 1980s was the Grampus. The sides were three drop doors and the ends had removable upper parts and a drop down flap, which permitted easy loading and machinery to be driven along the train. Very versatile they carried fresh ballast or spoil, bits of rail, signals etc etc. They could be seen in block trains or individually. The removable ends were placed in a carrier beneath the headstock.Originally there were 3840 unfitted. Later some were rebuilt with through vacuum or air piped and others equipped with vacuum brake. The history is written up in Bartlett, Paul W. & Mann, Trevor., (l985a) Non Hoppered Steel Ballast Wagons. part 3 The Grampus. Model Railway Constructor vol. 52 (part 610) pp 140 - 143 & 164 - 165. which includes a drawing.

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]]> Thu Oct 9 2008 GWR & BR-WR Coaching stock http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1566499.html A selection of GWR coaching stock, early BR period dining vehicles Saturday 23 August 2008: A selection of GWR coaching stock, early BR period dining vehicles

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]]> Sat Aug 23 2008 STS Distillers Carbon Dioxide tank wagons TTA http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1564146.html A variety of tank wagons were used to carry Distillers liquid Carbon dioxide. They were owned by STS, later CAIB and built by various companies between 1962 and 1978. Monday 18 August 2008: A variety of tank wagons were used to carry Distillers liquid Carbon dioxide. They were owned by STS, later CAIB and built by various companies between 1962 and 1978.

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]]> Mon Aug 18 2008 BR/SNCF 16T Mineral MoS cupboard door http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1562530.html In 1946 the Ministry of Supply shipped 7,000 mineral wagons to France with a cupboard door arrangement. In 1953 many were returned and refurbished, some retaining continental fittings. They had gone from mainline use by 1966. Saturday 16 August 2008: In 1946 the Ministry of Supply shipped 7,000 mineral wagons to France with a cupboard door arrangement. In 1953 many were returned and refurbished, some retaining continental fittings. They had gone from mainline use by 1966.

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]]> Sat Aug 16 2008 BR 16T Mineral early MoWT independent brakes http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1561350.html Mineral wagons given BR number series were built before nationalisation for the Ministry of War Transport. Rivetted and welded construction with and without top doors, this collection has this variety, all with independent brakes permitting the fitting of bottom doors. Many in industrial internal use. Wednesday 13 August 2008: Mineral wagons given BR number series were built before nationalisation for the Ministry of War Transport. Rivetted and welded construction with and without top doors, this collection has this variety, all with independent brakes permitting the fitting of bottom doors. Many in industrial internal use.

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]]> Wed Aug 13 2008 BR 16t Mineral welded diag 1/108 & 117 unfitted MCO ZHO ZYO http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1559797.html The 'standard' mineral wagon on BR. Hundreds of thousands of these welded steel boxes with the most basic of brake arrangement were built. The difference between diagrams is only a 1/4 inch! In later years most survivors were either replated or received new bodies without top flap doors. Some have hangers etc for vacuum brake parts which were never fitted. Look for other differences! NB - 3 pages of photographs Monday 11 August 2008: The 'standard' mineral wagon on BR. Hundreds of thousands of these welded steel boxes with the most basic of brake arrangement were built. The difference between diagrams is only a 1/4 inch! In later years most survivors were either replated or received new bodies without top flap doors. Some have hangers etc for vacuum brake parts which were never fitted. Look for other differences! NB - 3 pages of photographs

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]]> Mon Aug 11 2008 BR 16t Mineral welded diag 1/108 & 117 unfitted Industrials http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1558744.html The most numerous wagon built for BR were mineral wagons of welded construction with Morton unfitted brake working on one side only. This collection is of wagons sold out of BR use at collieries and industrial sites. Saturday 9 August 2008: The most numerous wagon built for BR were mineral wagons of welded construction with Morton unfitted brake working on one side only. This collection is of wagons sold out of BR use at collieries and industrial sites.

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]]> Sat Aug 9 2008 BR 16t Mineral rivetted diag 1/109 unfitted http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1557882.html The standard BR mineral wagon but of rivetted body construction with Morton unfitted brake. Includes some in internal use. Thursday 7 August 2008: The standard BR mineral wagon but of rivetted body construction with Morton unfitted brake. Includes some in internal use.

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]]> Thu Aug 7 2008 BR 16t Mineral Clasp vacuum brake MCV ZHV ZYV http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1556615.html As part of the 1955 modernisation plan BR began building mineral wagons with a clasp vacuum brake, with two differently sized cylinders and changeover lever. These were unsuitable for many unloading facilities and production ceased. This collection includes one of the very rare rivetted body examples and a few in colliery internal use. Tuesday 5 August 2008: As part of the 1955 modernisation plan BR began building mineral wagons with a clasp vacuum brake, with two differently sized cylinders and changeover lever. These were unsuitable for many unloading facilities and production ceased. This collection includes one of the very rare rivetted body examples and a few in colliery internal use.

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]]> Tue Aug 5 2008 BR 16T Mineral ex Westinghouse Air brake SAB http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1555475.html In 1952 BR experimented with air braking by equipping 100 16 ton mineral wagons of lot 2385. Later they were converted to vacuum brake but retained a distinctive clasp brake rigging and self- adjusting brake. Sunday 3 August 2008: In 1952 BR experimented with air braking by equipping 100 16 ton mineral wagons of lot 2385. Later they were converted to vacuum brake but retained a distinctive clasp brake rigging and self- adjusting brake.

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]]> Sun Aug 3 2008 BR 16t Mineral Morton vacuum brake MXV MCV ZHV http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1554749.html BR 16 ton standard mineral wagons converted in later life to have a Morton vacuum brake rigging. It is reported that 5000 were rebuilt between 1966 - 68 from lots 2917 - 2922, but there are some from other lots. Includes a few colliery internal users. Saturday 2 August 2008: BR 16 ton standard mineral wagons converted in later life to have a Morton vacuum brake rigging. It is reported that 5000 were rebuilt between 1966 - 68 from lots 2917 - 2922, but there are some from other lots. Includes a few colliery internal users.

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]]> Sat Aug 2 2008 PARROT WW2 air ministry case wagon, cable wagon http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1540461.html The resurrection by Chris Leigh of Black Dog Halt reminded me to post the Parrot wagons. 25 of these were used during WW2 to carry aircraft parts in crates, or apparently unpacked. They were used on BR including 10 which were transferred to Cable carrying wagons for the Power Supply section of SR. Other parrots at http://paulbartlett.parrot-conure.fotopic.net/ Sunday 6 July 2008: The resurrection by Chris Leigh of Black Dog Halt reminded me to post the Parrot wagons. 25 of these were used during WW2 to carry aircraft parts in crates, or apparently unpacked. They were used on BR including 10 which were transferred to Cable carrying wagons for the Power Supply section of SR. Other parrots at http://paulbartlett.parrot-conure.fotopic.net/

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]]> Sun Jul 6 2008 Murphy & Marcon bogie aggregate hoppers PHA http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1522669.html Chas Roberts in 1969 built 12 bogie hoppers used by Murphy Aggregates and 10 other wagons were introduced in 1983. The earlier ones were partially rebuilt to have a 'nose' casing to protect the ends of the body. Used south of the Thames. Wednesday 4 June 2008: Chas Roberts in 1969 built 12 bogie hoppers used by Murphy Aggregates and 10 other wagons were introduced in 1983. The earlier ones were partially rebuilt to have a 'nose' casing to protect the ends of the body. Used south of the Thames.

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]]> Wed Jun 4 2008 Brett ELC Aggregate bogie hoppers PHA JHA http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1519571.html A fleet of 20 bogie hopper wagons owned by Equipment Leasing Co which worked from the Brett loading facility at Cliffe, on the south Thames estuary. Despite numerous visits to Hoo I only ever saw there once, visiting the Cliffe facility later. Friday 30 May 2008: A fleet of 20 bogie hopper wagons owned by Equipment Leasing Co which worked from the Brett loading facility at Cliffe, on the south Thames estuary. Despite numerous visits to Hoo I only ever saw there once, visiting the Cliffe facility later.

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]]> Fri May 30 2008 BR Iron ore hopper diags 1/161 & 162 unfit http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1518352.html The original BR iron ore hoppers of 22 and 24 ton payload. They were a continuation of a design produced pre WW2 for private companies. By the time I found a few of them they were in retirement! Some details. Tuesday 27 May 2008: The original BR iron ore hoppers of 22 and 24 ton payload. They were a continuation of a design produced pre WW2 for private companies. By the time I found a few of them they were in retirement! Some details.

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]]> Tue May 27 2008 BR 25.5T iron ore hopper diag 1/166 HJO HJV http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1514222.html 350 of the standard Iron ore hopper were delivered upgraded by having roller bearings and spindle buffers. Many were rebuilt with vacuum brake. As well as Iron ore some were used for Limestone and Sand. Tuesday 20 May 2008: 350 of the standard Iron ore hopper were delivered upgraded by having roller bearings and spindle buffers. Many were rebuilt with vacuum brake. As well as Iron ore some were used for Limestone and Sand.

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]]> Tue May 20 2008 BR 25.5T iron ore hopper diag 1/163 HJO HJV http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1511424.html There were two batches of the standard unfitted BR iron ore hopper wagon on diagram 1/163 with 1500 built. Some were converted to vacuum brake later and some were used for Sand. Friday 16 May 2008: There were two batches of the standard unfitted BR iron ore hopper wagon on diagram 1/163 with 1500 built. Some were converted to vacuum brake later and some were used for Sand.

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]]> Fri May 16 2008 BR iron ore hopper diag 1/165 HKV HJV ZDV http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1510182.html In 1957 200 of this batch of 25½ ton standard iron ore hoppers were built with vacuum brake and roller bearings. 135 were uprated to 33.5 tons and 13 to 30tons. Later some were in coal traffic in South Wales and others used by the engineers for ballast. Tuesday 13 May 2008: In 1957 200 of this batch of 25_ ton standard iron ore hoppers were built with vacuum brake and roller bearings. 135 were uprated to 33.5 tons and 13 to 30tons. Later some were in coal traffic in South Wales and others used by the engineers for ballast.

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]]> Tue May 13 2008 BR iron ore hopper as Salt, Clinker diag 1/175 HJO HJV HKV http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1508121.html Some of the standard 25½t iron ore hoppers were rebuilt. There were Clinkers which had an extensive rebuild which altered the hopper, had a tarpulin rail, vacuum brake and a diagram of 1/175 and a lighter rebuild for Salt some of which were vacuum brake. Saturday 10 May 2008: Some of the standard 25_t iron ore hoppers were rebuilt. There were Clinkers which had an extensive rebuild which altered the hopper, had a tarpulin rail, vacuum brake and a diagram of 1/175 and a lighter rebuild for Salt some of which were vacuum brake.

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]]> Sat May 10 2008 BR 33.5T Iron Ore hopper diag 1/167 HKV ZDV Llanwern http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1507281.html Introduced in 1959 there were 400 of the vacuum braked version of the standard iron ore hopper with 663 cu ft. capacity. They were for Newport Docks to Llanwern and later had various uses for Sand, Colliery waste (possibly coal) and in departmental use. Collection includes detailed photographs Thursday 8 May 2008: Introduced in 1959 there were 400 of the vacuum braked version of the standard iron ore hopper with 663 cu ft. capacity. They were for Newport Docks to Llanwern and later had various uses for Sand, Colliery waste (possibly coal) and in departmental use. Collection includes detailed photographs

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]]> Thu May 8 2008 BR 33T Iron Ore hopper diag 1/164 HKV ZDV Glasgow http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1505271.html Introduced in 1957 270 were built, larger than the other BR Iron Ore hoppers at 730 cu ft capacity and vacuum braked. They were for imported ore from Glasgow Central Terminal to Colvilles at Clydebridge, Rutherglen. When the traffic passed to PO bogie tipplers the engineers used some for ballast. Collection includes detailed photographs. Monday 5 May 2008: Introduced in 1957 270 were built, larger than the other BR Iron Ore hoppers at 730 cu ft capacity and vacuum braked. They were for imported ore from Glasgow Central Terminal to Colvilles at Clydebridge, Rutherglen. When the traffic passed to PO bogie tipplers the engineers used some for ballast. Collection includes detailed photographs.

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]]> Mon May 5 2008 BR 50T Conger Girder wagon http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1495484.html BR built two pairs of wagons for the civil engineers for carrying steel girders between them, of up to 100tons. They still exist despite lacking continous brake. I have never seen a diagram for these. Includes details Friday 18 April 2008: BR built two pairs of wagons for the civil engineers for carrying steel girders between them, of up to 100tons. They still exist despite lacking continous brake. I have never seen a diagram for these. Includes details

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]]> Fri Apr 18 2008 BSCO 4-wheel Tube 40xx & 42xx http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1493324.html Built by Standard wagon in 1966 for Timber traffic, British Steel at Corby obtained 40 wagons in 1971 and rebuilt 20 to be longer in 1975. Includes details. Monday 14 April 2008: Built by Standard wagon in 1966 for Timber traffic, British Steel at Corby obtained 40 wagons in 1971 and rebuilt 20 to be longer in 1975. Includes details.

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]]> Mon Apr 14 2008 BR Bogie Bolster D Diag 1/470 LMS diamond BDO http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1492324.html The first Bogie bolster D introduced by BR followed the LMS design and used their diamond bogie. 150 were built but then the LNER design became the preferred standard. This collection includes internal users. Sunday 13 April 2008: The first Bogie bolster D introduced by BR followed the LMS design and used their diamond bogie. 150 were built but then the LNER design became the preferred standard. This collection includes internal users.

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]]> Sun Apr 13 2008 BR Bogie Bolster D Diag 1/472 LNER diamond BDO http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1491839.html BR built 200 LNER design bogie bolster Ds with their version of the diamond frame bogie. (see http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/p504379.html ) They were allocated diagram 1/472. The collection includes details of an internal user example. Saturday 12 April 2008: BR built 200 LNER design bogie bolster Ds with their version of the diamond frame bogie. (see http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/p504379.html ) They were allocated diagram 1/472. The collection includes details of an internal user example.

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]]> Sat Apr 12 2008 BR Bogie Bolster D, Diag 1/472, unfit, Plate bogie, BDO http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1489637.html The 'standard' BR Bogie Bolster D was directly derived from the LNER design and continued diagram 1/472. However the many different batches used a variety of plate bogies, descended from GWR practice. The frames from many of these wagons were rebuilt as BDA, and continue in use. Tuesday 8 April 2008: The 'standard' BR Bogie Bolster D was directly derived from the LNER design and continued diagram 1/472. However the many different batches used a variety of plate bogies, descended from GWR practice. The frames from many of these wagons were rebuilt as BDA, and continue in use.

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]]> Tue Apr 8 2008 BR Bogie Bolster D Diag 1/472 Davis BDV BDW JMV YYW http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1487553.html Allocated to the standard Bogie Bolster D diagram 1/472 the final 200 were built with Davis & Lloyd bogies and vacuum brake in 1958-9. Saturday 5 April 2008: Allocated to the standard Bogie Bolster D diagram 1/472 the final 200 were built with Davis & Lloyd bogies and vacuum brake in 1958-9.

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]]> Sat Apr 5 2008 BR Bogie Bolster D Diag 1/478 Plateback BDV JMV YYW http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1487109.html A single build of 200 wagons of vacuum braked Bogie bolster Ds with roller bearing plateback bogies. The electrification engineers used a number, specially lettered and with through air pipe later. Includes one with a wooden coil cradles and another as a crane runner. Friday 4 April 2008: A single build of 200 wagons of vacuum braked Bogie bolster Ds with roller bearing plateback bogies. The electrification engineers used a number, specially lettered and with through air pipe later. Includes one with a wooden coil cradles and another as a crane runner.

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]]> Fri Apr 4 2008 BR Bogie Bolster D Diag 1/484 Gloucester BDV JMV BDW http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1486799.html The final new build Bogie Bolster Ds for BR, 400 built with Gloucester bogies and vacuum brake. Later some were air piped, had wooden coil cradles and had Mecan Cranes. Includes detail photographs. Other photographs, as BSW timber carriers at http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c562810.html Thursday 3 April 2008: The final new build Bogie Bolster Ds for BR, 400 built with Gloucester bogies and vacuum brake. Later some were air piped, had wooden coil cradles and had Mecan Cranes. Includes detail photographs. Other photographs, as BSW timber carriers at http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c562810.html

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]]> Thu Apr 3 2008 BR Grain Unfit rivetted CGO Diag 1/270 http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1478307.html BR built 40 more of the last LMS design of grain wagon (see http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/p2060059.html ) with rivetted construction (but see the welded one!) before using the similar body style for later welded construction. Friday 21 March 2008: BR built 40 more of the last LMS design of grain wagon (see http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/p2060059.html ) with rivetted construction (but see the welded one!) before using the similar body style for later welded construction.

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]]> Fri Mar 21 2008 BR Grain Unfit CGO Diag 1/271 http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1477752.html The commonest grain wagon on BR were unfitted, 470 had welded construction. Most received roller bearing axleboxes from the early 1960s, but not all. Privately owned grain wagons replaced these during the 1970s - see http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c85932.html Wednesday 19 March 2008: The commonest grain wagon on BR were unfitted, 470 had welded construction. Most received roller bearing axleboxes from the early 1960s, but not all. Privately owned grain wagons replaced these during the 1970s - see http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c85932.html

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]]> Wed Mar 19 2008 BR Grain Vacuum piped CGP Diag 1/271 http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1475890.html BR had just 100 of their standard grain wagons with a through vacuum pipe. Some were converted to carry hydrated lime with air pressure discharge. Sunday 16 March 2008: BR had just 100 of their standard grain wagons with a through vacuum pipe. Some were converted to carry hydrated lime with air pressure discharge.

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]]> Sun Mar 16 2008 BR Grain Vacuum Brake CGV Diag 1/275 http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1471450.html BR built just 100 fully vacuum braked grain wagons in 1960. The body was the standard 21ft. 6in. type used on earlier builds, but the wheel base was 12ft. 10in. They had Dowty buffers when built - see no. 24. Saturday 8 March 2008: BR built just 100 fully vacuum braked grain wagons in 1960. The body was the standard 21ft. 6in. type used on earlier builds, but the wheel base was 12ft. 10in. They had Dowty buffers when built - see no. 24.

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]]> Sat Mar 8 2008 BR (GWR) Carfit A http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1467069.html Between 1952 and 1958 BR built 80 Carfit A to the Diagram G52. They are 21ft. over headstocks with 13 ft. 6 in. wheelbase. They were vacuum braked. Friday 29 February 2008: Between 1952 and 1958 BR built 80 Carfit A to the Diagram G52. They are 21ft. over headstocks with 13 ft. 6 in. wheelbase. They were vacuum braked.

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]]> Fri Feb 29 2008 BR Herring ballast hopper (rivet) ZLV http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1457244.html BR's other Herring design (see http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/show_collection.php?id=51051 ) which was rivetted pressed steel construction by Metro Cammel (see Trout and Mackerel). Vacuum braked with a single hopper door operated from the end platform. Monday 11 February 2008: BR's other Herring design (see http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/show_collection.php?id=51051 ) which was rivetted pressed steel construction by Metro Cammel (see Trout and Mackerel). Vacuum braked with a single hopper door operated from the end platform.

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]]> Mon Feb 11 2008 BR (ER) 6-wh parcels BZ http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1455643.html BR Stratford works is credited with building 80 6 wheeled parcels brake vans in 1950, coded BZ on LNER diagram 358. A very neat Thompson era inspired design which lasted into the late 1970s. Saturday 9 February 2008: BR Stratford works is credited with building 80 6 wheeled parcels brake vans in 1950, coded BZ on LNER diagram 358. A very neat Thompson era inspired design which lasted into the late 1970s.

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]]> Sat Feb 9 2008 RNA barriers for nuclear flask wagons http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1453466.html Ex HEA coal hopper wagons were converted for use as barriers to work with nuclear flask trains. Only ever recorded on one occasion, but some different livery and body styles. Monday 4 February 2008: Ex HEA coal hopper wagons were converted for use as barriers to work with nuclear flask trains. Only ever recorded on one occasion, but some different livery and body styles.

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]]> Mon Feb 4 2008 BR 4-wheel CCT revenue and departmental http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1452487.html 10 years after nationalisation BR finally introduced a new design of 4 wheel Covered carriage truck, usually used as a general parcels van. They built 822 very quickly but were relatively short-lived with condemnation in the early 1980s, sometimes followed by use by the engineers. Sunday 3 February 2008: 10 years after nationalisation BR finally introduced a new design of 4 wheel Covered carriage truck, usually used as a general parcels van. They built 822 very quickly but were relatively short-lived with condemnation in the early 1980s, sometimes followed by use by the engineers.