Brake Van [F-121]
Maker and role
New Zealand Railways, Manufacturer
Production date
1922
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Object detail
Accession number
F1060.2002
Maker
Production period
Description
Brake van, F-121. A 47½ foot Guard and Freight van. Undercarriage only.
Specifications:
Body blueprint: 3941
Underframe blueprint: 5236
Bogie blueprint: 4274
Axle box blueprint: 4395
Coil spring blueprint: Y 4310
Lighting: Gas
Westinghouse brake: 8" combined set
Average Tare: 17 ton 6 cwt 2 qtl.
Specifications:
Body blueprint: 3941
Underframe blueprint: 5236
Bogie blueprint: 4274
Axle box blueprint: 4395
Coil spring blueprint: Y 4310
Lighting: Gas
Westinghouse brake: 8" combined set
Average Tare: 17 ton 6 cwt 2 qtl.
Brief History
25 of these types of brake van were built in railways workshops between 1906 and 1929. This van is an example of one of five that were built in the Newmarket Railway Workshops in 1922. They were used on the end of long haul trains for both freight and the on express passenger services as the guard's van. This Van F121 was regularly attached to the Opua Express where it was used to convey parcels and passenger luggage, and provide accommodation for the Guard. At MOTAT it was used as storage unit during the building of the tramline for the Western Springs Tramway. Today only the underframe remains.
Marks
F / 121 / 1925 Impressed
Media/Materials
Credit Line
New Zealand Railways. 1922. Brake Van [F-121], F1060.2002. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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