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  1. The current issue of Rail Express carries an article on a MoD inspired narrow gauge set - http://www.railexpress.co.uk/Current-Issue/

     

    Reviews: OnTracks military set
    Newly released by OnTracks is an exclusive version of the Busch narrow gauge range, this portraying a Ministry of Defence system. Inspired by Eastriggs in Cumbria, the review is accompanied by photos of the site.

     

    Although, the locomotives used at specific sites might to different, it might be a useful resource for wagons, equipment and handling procedures etc..

  2. With regard to diesel locomotives used for stock movements of Networker stock, they would most likely be Old Oak Common based Class 47's.  But during this period the OOC fleet was in a state of transition with Class 50's being phased out of service, and OOC receiving former Stratford Class 47/4's and ex-Scottish Class 47/7's.  This link shows a couple of such views: http://www.semgonline.com/gallery/transvehs.html

     

    eastwestdivide's suggestion for freight is an interesting one, as the Angerstein Wharf as these would be double-headed by Class 33's: http://anthonykay.smugmug.com/TrainsClassbyClass/Class-33/17212420_5Xng99/1485436810_kS8j4rz#!i=1485436810&k=kS8j4rz

     

    During the period in question departmental stock for use as De-Icer and Sandtite workings would commonly be ex 4-Sub motor vehicles: http://www.kentrail.org.uk/margate_gala.htm

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/8050359@N07/4259777915/

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