ODA - EWS 'Distressed' Maroon/Yellow - Triple Pack GIn 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

26594 - CIE

One of 250 near identical locomotives

Initially released into traffic in plain teal for testing with No

three different manufacturers’ names above the door

It received lined green exactly seven years later after a short period in plain black while allocated to Chester

Designed as a heavy freight locomotive rather than a mixed traffic type

Unfortunately a power unit failure the following year in put it out of action until 2015

Flexible short-circuit handling: choose whether individual boosters shut down in the event of a fault

Chimney Condensing apparatus Dome Drain cocks Handrails Injector Injector pipework Lamp irons Oil lubricators Pipe work Reverser Safety valve Smokebox door dart Smokebox door numberplate Water tank caps Whistle - turned brass Bodyshell - separately-fitted details - in detailing pack (where applicable)

The paint had weathered well but by 2024 it was looking rather work worn and as such became the first 73/9 to re-enter the paint shop

the only J68 to receive the ‘late’ British Railways crest

new to Stratford in March 1959 and withdrawn from Bescot in May 1997