ZDV - SatLinkLM - Single Pack N Livery_Blue Circle Cement The Pallet Vans quickly spread

The Pallet Vans quickly spread throughout the network

As Built (HOP AB)

1990 - 2000s

it lost the big EWS logo and gained small DB ones as well as the 12-digit number 91 70 0092 030-1

Magnetically attach to each other

ZDV - SatLinkLM - Single Pack N Livery_Blue Circle Cement The Pallet Vans quickly spreadIn 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