Shark Ballast Plough Brake Van Nº. DS62862. This
20 ton ballast plough brakevan was built in 1949 to an SECR
design of 1914. It is a most interesting vehicle that uses
ploughs to spread ballast evenly along track. it proved more
than useful in relaying the thousands of tons of ballast
on the Millennium extension.In Common with the other ballast
Brakes of differing designs it is known by the telegraphic
name of 'Shark'.
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