POT(B)
NU
| Vehicle type: | POT(B) |
| Description: | Post Office Tender - Brake |
| Type code: | NU |
| Design: | BR |
| Number range: | 80450-80458 |
| Original number range: | - |
| Introduced: | 1959-1968 |
| Built by: | BR Wolverton & York |
| Vehicle length (over body): | 64ft 6in |
| Height: | 12ft 9 1/2in |
| Width: | 9ft 3in |
| Internal layout: | Post office stowage space , with small guards office |
| Load: | 8 tons |
| Toilets: | 0 |
| Weight: | 32-35 tons |
| Gangwayed: | Yes |
| Brake type: | Vacuum and dual, later air |
| Max speed: | 90-100mph |
| Coupling type: | Buck-eye |
| Bogie Type: | B2 or B5 |
| Heating type: | Steam, electric or dual |
| ETS index: | 3 or 4 |
| Door type: | 3 Double width sliding on each side |
| Special features: | External post boxes, security systems |
| Notes: | Now all withdrawn following loss of EWS/Royal Mail contract. |
Last updated 26/04/06