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Accurascale ACC3040

Beilhack Snowplough ZZA ADB965580/581 BR yellow (ex Class 40)

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Prototype Eras
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation

Manufacturer description

The 'Beilhack' ZZA Snowplough dates back to 1982, when BR required additional snowploughs on the network. A novel solution was found using redundant bogies from withdrawn Class 40 and 45 locomotives, which were fitted with a plough blade manufactured by Beilhack, and weight added. A total of 10 were built at Stratford and Ashford up to 1990 latterly using Class 45 bogies. They have carried several liveries including BR yellow, Railtrack, and they are still in use today with Network Rail.

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Accurascale Beilhack Snowplough ZZA (Twin Pack) – model ACC3040.
Period represented: British Rail Blue (TOPS).

The Beilhack ZZA snowplough was introduced in 1982 when British Rail needed additional snow‑clearing equipment. Redundant bogies from withdrawn Class 40 and later Class 45 locomotives were repurposed, fitted with a Beilhack‑made plough blade and extra ballast. Ten units were constructed at Stratford and Ashford between 1982 and 1990.

The ploughs have been released in several liveries, including the original BR yellow and later Railtrack colour schemes. They remain in service with Network Rail.