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Accurascale ACC3042

Beilhack Snowplough ZZA ADB965580/581 Network Rail (ex Class 40)

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Prototype Era
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation

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 A novel solution was found using redundant bogies from withdrawn Class 40 and 45 locomotives, which were fitted with a plough blade manufactured by Beilhack, and weight added.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.

Catalogue listing

Model details

Accurascale Beilhack Snowplough ZZA ADB965580/581 – Twin Pack
Manufacturer Part Number: ACC3042
Period represented: Initial privatisation

The Beilhack ZZA snowplough was introduced in 1982 when British Rail required additional snow‑clearing capability. Redundant bogies from withdrawn Class 40 and later Class 45 locomotives were fitted with a Beilhack‑manufactured plough blade and additional weight to create the plough.

A total of ten units were built at Stratford and Ashford between 1982 and 1990, the later examples employing Class 45 bogies. Over their service life they have carried several liveries, including British Rail yellow and Railtrack corporate colours.

The vehicles remain in use with Network Rail, continuing to provide snow‑ploughing duties on the UK railway network.