Spotted at the Great Central Railway, and destined for preservation I hope, A TEA wagon. Sadly, not a wagon full of tea, but one introduced in 2001 to carry fuel.
Because I am a bit thick, I don't know what TEA stands for, and digging around online hasn't helped much. There are lots of models, and it seems the prototypes vary a bit, but explain the acronym? No chance.
Anyway, wagons like this are a vital part of the rail network, but preserving a block train would be a big ask. However, as the GCR seem to be able to run the Windcutter 16ton mineral set, and some oil tankers, maybe this will one day be thindering along the line behind a preserved Class 60?
3 comments:
Hi Phil - this might help https://www.ltsv.com/w_ref_codes_tops.php
Ian - Brilliant. I'm bookmarking this. Thanks!
So an air braked private owner tank wagon weighing over 100t?
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