UKTS Library - new coaches by CoasterRoaster

[chrisonline]

RoasterCoaster has just uploaded 12 coaches in BR blue/grey, all called Class XXX Barrier (where XXX is one of the various Class 220, Class 221, Class 43, etc).

I am clueless as to what these are for, and where they would be used. Could someone explain, please?

Chris

[faedundee2]

They are used(in real life) for delivering stock when the coupling methods are incompatible so a coach or wagon has the coupling of a loco(buffers, drawhook and train air pipes) at one end then the coupling of the unit it will haul at the other, as seen here https://www.flickr.com/photos/dwbphotos/4140966452/

[rcetank]

yes a nice/useful addition to the stock! Thank you Coaster Roaster.

[firetrap1]

The class 380/1 were transported to Scotland behind a class 92 using barrier wagons and coaches. A future scenario for wcmln and wcml over shap perhaps???

[pjt1974]

Excellent addition.

Add my big thank you Coaster Roaster to save me adding comment to each file.

[chrisonline]

They are used(in real life) for delivering stock when the coupling methods are incompatible so a coach or wagon has the coupling of a loco(buffers, drawhook and train air pipes) at one end then the coupling of the unit it will haul at the other, as seen here https://www.flickr.com/photos/dwbphotos/4140966452/

a-ha! Thank you! That's what living over the pond for a long time does for you

My knowledge-base has expanded

Chris