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Satlink liveried air braked ODA wagon nearing completion.
ODA's were originally vacuum braked, and were converted to air brake when it was realised that a Short Wheelbase open wagon was required to accompany VEA vans for sites with sharp curves, in particular MOD sites.
Following MOD use, the majority were taken into civil engineers use.
They lasted in service until 2004, with several examples being painted into EWS red an maroon. I believe one was located at Stafford until about 2011.
20251020_203149
Satlink liveried air braked ODA wagon nearing completion.
ODA's were originally vacuum braked, and were converted to air brake when it was realised that a Short Wheelbase open wagon was required to accompany VEA vans for sites with sharp curves, in particular MOD sites.
Following MOD use, the majority were taken into civil engineers use.
They lasted in service until 2004, with several examples being painted into EWS red an maroon. I believe one was located at Stafford until about 2011.