Wagon (Flat) - Zp 237

Maker and role
Otahuhu Railway Workshops, Manufacturer
 Production date
1929

Object detail

Accession number
F1039.2002
Maker
Otahuhu Railway Workshops
Production period
1920s
Description
Flat Wagon - Zp 237 - from Mt Eden. Is in use as a Way & Works wagon. Sand Wagon.

Specifications:
Body Blueprint: Y 5763
Underframe blueprint: Y 5764
Bogie blueprint: 97
Coil springs Y 4414 (4 per nest)
Average Tare: 10 tons 6 cwt 1 qtl.
Capacity: 1660 cu. ft.
Westinghouse brakes: 8" combined set.
Brief History
Wagon Zp 237 was originally built as a 33' bogie covered goods wagon of the Zp 2 series. It was re-designated Z 237 in 1962 before being retired and sent to the Mount Eden yard. Only the underframe remains.
Marks
ZP / 237 / 1929 Impressed
Z / 237 / 1962 Impressed
Media/Materials
Processed Material/Metal/Alloy/Steel
Credit Line
Otahuhu Railway Workshops. 1929. Wagon (Flat) - Zp 237, F1039.2002. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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