9016 - Porterbrook Purple Wagon Type_HAA Hopper CLASS 31 Common Features

CLASS 31 Common Features

B333635   Self-contained buffers HOP 24 1/2 marking [route info blanked out]

Nicknamed 'freds' - a portmanteau of Freightliner and Shed

with Knuckle couplers provided for inner vehicles

Glasgow in 1929

9016 - Porterbrook Purple Wagon Type_HAA Hopper CLASS 31 Common FeaturesClass 55 'Deltic' Porterbrook Purple 9016 Gordon Highlander Unveiled in Porterbrook Leasing purple after overhaul at Brush Tractions Loughborough Works in September 1999, 55016 also controversially received WIPAC light clusters at the same time. Main line registered, it ran in this condition until it was repainted two tone green in August 2003. Loco Details Factfile: Number : 9016 Battery Louvres : Yes Bogies Fitted : Fabricated Brakes : Dual Cab Roof