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Viewing Album:  South Africa's Rolling Stock - 30 Number Range
 
By:Col André Kritzinger
Dates:10/19/2009 - 12/31/2020
Album Info:Rolling stock with road numbers starting with 30 to 39, all tank wagons. Since the two sides of all wagon types are different, I treated the side on which the vacuum pipes are mounted, or where this was not practical, the side on which the brake wheel is mounted to the left of centre, as Side B. Further, since they describe brake systems and not wagon types, I left out the letters D, L, R, V and J in the wagon letter codes. Where applicable, the various complete letter codes and new class numbers for each wagon are included in brackets in the descriptions. The meaning of these omitted letters follow below.

D in position 2, 3 or 4: Dual Power Vacuum Brakes.

L in position 2, 3 or 4: Air Brakes.

R in position 2, 3 or 4: Dual Power Air Brakes.

V in position 3 or 4: Vacuum Brakes.

J in position 2, 3 or 4: Vacuum Brakes with Rejection Lugs on Brake Shoes.

Data Sources: Transnet Rolling Stock Diagrams and Transnet Index and Diagrams of Goods Vehicles, Part II, Tank Wagons, Ref CXG 6/4/2/3, Issued 1985/04/01. Dimensional data last edited and updated on 22 July 2009.
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SAR Class X-18 (Side B)
Title:  SAR Class X-18 (Side B)
Description:  Class X-18 (XJ-18) wagons entered service between 1954 and 1956, and between 1986 and 1987 some Class X-17 and X-20 wagons were also converted to Class X-18. They are designed to transport water, treacle, oil and other similar products (Diesel in this case). When undergoing a major service many tank wagons are now being equipped with a new all round the turret walkway, like on this wagon. It wears the Transnet Freight Rail emblem.

Number range 30 020 018 to 30 023 130 (X-18 as built), 30 023 149 to 30 023 211 (ex X-17) and 30 023 238 to 30 023 246 (ex X-20), Length between couplers 13.380m, Length over headstocks 12.496m, Length between bogie pivot centres 9.144m, Height 3.870m, Width 2.515m, Tank diameter 1.975m, Tare (average) 19,500kg, Load 30,890kg (water) or 29,350kg (oil), Capacity 30,890l (full), 30,890l (water) or 30,890l (oil).
Photo Date:  10/7/2009  Upload Date: 11/14/2009 2:24:39 PM
Location:  Kaalfontein, Kempton Park, GP, Ke
Author:  Andre Kritzinger
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  400   Comments: 0
SAR Class X-21 (Side A)
Title:  SAR Class X-21 (Side A)
Description:  Class X-21 (XJ-21, XP-21 type 1, XPJ-21 type 1) wagons entered service between 1958 and 1961, and between 1982 and 1984 some Class XC-5 and XS-5 wagons were also converted to Class X-21. They are designed to transport water, treacle, oil and other similar products (Diesel in this case). When undergoing a major service many tank wagons are now being equipped with a new all round the turret walkway, like on this wagon. It wears the Transnet Freight Rail emblem.

Number range 30 027 004 to 30 031 303 (built as X-21), 30 031 311 to 30 031 664 (ex XS-5) and 30 031 710 to 30 031 745 (ex XC-5), Length between couplers 13.380m, Length over headstocks 12.496m, Length between bogie pivot centres 9.144m, Height 3.835m, Width 2.515m, Tank diameter 1.972m, Tare (average) 19,730kg, Load 30,910kg (water), 25,690 (diesel) or 29,360kg (oil), Capacity 30,910l (full), 30,910l (water), 30,580l (diesel) or 30,910l (oil).
Photo Date:  10/7/2009  Upload Date: 11/14/2009 3:00:41 PM
Location:  Kaalfontein, Kempton Park, GP, Ke
Author:  Andre Kritzinger
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  393   Comments: 0
SAR Class XN-1 (Side A)
Title:  SAR Class XN-1 (Side A)
Description:  Class XN-1 (XNJ-1) wagons entered service between 1951 and 1961 and are designed to transport anhydrous ammonia.

Number range 36 010 006 to 36 010 308 (this one precedes that number range), Length between couplers 13.380m, Length over headstocks 12.496m, Length between bogie pivot centres 9.144m, Height 3.467m, Width 2.388m, Tank diameter 1.829m, Tare (average) 32,300kg, Load 16,750kg, Capacity 30,910l (full) and 27,600l (anhydrous ammonia).
Photo Date:  10/7/2009  Upload Date: 11/14/2009 3:07:14 PM
Location:  Kaalfontein, Kempton Park, GP, Ke
Author:  Andre Kritzinger
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  375   Comments: 0
SAR Class XN-2 (Side B)
Title:  SAR Class XN-2 (Side B)
Description:  Class XN-2 (XNJ-2) wagons entered service in 1967 and are designed to transport anhydrous ammonia.

Number range 36 011 002 to 36 012 319, Length between couplers 13.990m, Length over headstocks 13.106m, Length between bogie pivot centres 9.754m, Height 3.774m, Width 2.527m, Tank diameter 2.134m, Tare (average) 27,260kg, Load 25,860kg, Capacity 45,460l (full) and 42,600l (anhydrous ammonia).
Photo Date:  10/7/2009  Upload Date: 11/14/2009 3:15:03 PM
Location:  Kaalfontein, Kempton Park, GP, Ke
Author:  Andre Kritzinger
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  389   Comments: 0
SAR Class XN-5 (Side B)
Title:  SAR Class XN-5 (Side B)
Description:  Class XN-5 (XNJ-5) wagons entered service between 1973 and 1974 and are designed to transport anhydrous ammonia.

Number range 36 013 773 to 36 014 591, Length between couplers 14.244m, Length over headstocks 13.360m, Length between bogie pivot centres 10.460m, Height 3.838m, Width 2.990m, Tank diameter 2.568m, Tare (average) 25,800kg, Load 30,800kg, Capacity 54,100l (full) and 50,750l (anhydrous ammonia).
Photo Date:  10/7/2009  Upload Date: 11/14/2009 3:33:58 PM
Location:  Kaalfontein, Kempton Park, GP, Ke
Author:  Andre Kritzinger
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  401   Comments: 0
SAR Class XP-10 (Side B) (Type 1)
Title:  SAR Class XP-10 (Side B) (Type 1)
Description:  Class XP-10 (XPJ-10) wagons entered service between 1958 and 1963 and are designed to transport petroleum products (Petrol in this case). The type 1 wagons have their air tanks mounted under the belly. When undergoing a major service many tank wagons are now being equipped with a new all round the turret walkway, like on this wagon. It wears the Transnet Freight Rail emblem.

Number range 38 026 007 to 38 032 902, Length between couplers 13.380m, Length over headstocks 12.496m, Length between bogie pivot centres 9.144m, Height 3.740m, Width 2.515m, Tank diameter 1.972m, Tare (average) 21,010kg, Load 31,070kg, Capacity 36,490l (full) and 36,130l (petrol).
Photo Date:  10/7/2009  Upload Date: 11/14/2009 3:43:17 PM
Location:  Kaalfontein, Kempton Park, GP, Ke
Author:  Andre Kritzinger
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  208   Comments: 0
SAR Class XP-17 (Side B)
Title:  SAR Class XP-17 (Side B)
Description:  Class XP-17 (XPJ-17) wagons entered service in 1978 and are designed to transport white petroleum products (Petrol in this case).

Number range 38 041 065 to 38 042 169, Length between couplers 14.339m, Length over headstocks 13.455m, Length between bogie pivot centres 10.555m, Height 3.940m, Width 2.496m, Tank diameter 2.080m, Tare (average) 22,480kg, Load 37,520kg (petrol) or 37,520kg /jet fuel), Capacity 42,390l (full), 42,390l (petrol) or 42,390l (jet fuel).
Photo Date:  10/7/2009  Upload Date: 11/14/2009 3:49:01 PM
Location:  Kaalfontein, Kempton Park, GP, Ke
Author:  Andre Kritzinger
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  316   Comments: 0
SAR Class X-2 (Side B)
Title:  SAR Class X-2 (Side B)
Description:  Class X-2 (XJ-2) wagons entered service in 1969 and are designed to transport water, oil and other similar products (Diesel in this case). This one wears the Transnet Freight Rail emblem.

Number range 30 012 007 (this one) to 30 013 534, Length between couplers 12.314m, Length over headstocks 11.430m, Length between bogie pivot centres 8.686m, Height 3.937m, Width 2.642m, Tank diameter 2.178m, Tare (average) 19,730kg, Load 39,520kg (water) or 36,750 (oil), Capacity 40,670l (full), 39,520 (water) and 38,690l (oil).
Photo Date:  10/12/2009  Upload Date: 11/14/2009 4:11:58 PM
Location:  Tarlton, GP, GP
Author:  Andre Kritzinger
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  492   Comments: 0
SAR Class X-2 (Side A)
Title:  SAR Class X-2 (Side A)
Description:  Class X-2 (XJ-2) wagons entered service in 1969 and are designed to transport water, oil and other similar products (probably diesel in this case).

Number range 30 012 007 to 30 013 534, Length between couplers 12.314m, Length over headstocks 11.430m, Length between bogie pivot centres 8.686m, Height 3.937m, Width 2.642m, Tank diameter 2.178m, Tare (average) 19,730kg, Load 39,520kg (water) or 36,750 (oil), Capacity 40,670l (full), 39,520 (water) and 38,690l (oil).
Photo Date:  10/12/2009  Upload Date: 11/14/2009 3:56:05 PM
Location:  Tarlton, GP, GP
Author:  Andre Kritzinger
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  471   Comments: 0
SAR Class X-2 (Side A)
Title:  SAR Class X-2 (Side A)
Description:  Class X-2 (XJ-2) wagons entered service in 1969 and are designed to transport water, oil and other similar products (Diesel in this case). This one wears the Transnet Freight Rail emblem.

Number range 30 012 007 to 30 013 534, Length between couplers 12.314m, Length over headstocks 11.430m, Length between bogie pivot centres 8.686m, Height 3.937m, Width 2.642m, Tank diameter 2.178m, Tare (`verage) 19,730kg, Load 39,520kg (water) or 36,750 (oil), Capacity 40,670l (full), 39,520 (water) and 38,690l (oil).
Photo Date:  10/12/2009  Upload Date: 11/14/2009 4:18:01 PM
Location:  Tarlton, GP, GP
Author:  Andre KOitzinger
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  400   Comments: 0
SAR Class XP-6 (Side A)
Title:  SAR Class XP-6 (Side A)
Description:  Class XP-6 wagons entered service between 1934 and 1938 and are designed to transport petrol. Not bad - more than 70 years in service and still productive!

Number range 38 013 002 to 38 014 122, Length between couplers 12.161m, Length over headstocis 11.277m, Length between bogie pivot centres 7.925m, Height 3.466m, Width 2.134m, Tank diameter 1.632m, Tare (average) 18,500kg, Load 19,350kg, Capacity 12,880l (full) and 22,500l (petrol).
Photo Date:  10/12/2009  Upload Date: 11/14/2009 4:24:40 PM
Location:  Tarlton, GP, GP
Author:  Andre Kritzinger
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  506   Comments: 0
SAR Class XP-10 (Side A) (Type 1)
Title:  SAR Class XP-10 (Side A) (Type 1)
Description:  Class XP-10 (XPJ-10) wagons entered service between 1958 and 1963 and are designed to transport pet}oleum products (Petrol in this case). The type 1 wagons have their air tanks mounted under the belly. When undergoing a major service many tank wagons are now being equipped with a new all round the turret walkway, like on this wagon. It wears the Transnet Freight Rail emblem.

Number range 38 026 007 to 38 032 902, Lengtm between couplers 13.380m, Length over headstocks 12.496m, Length between bogie pivot centres 9.144m, Height 3.740m, Width 2.515m, Tank diameter 1.972m, Tare (average) 21,010kg, Load 31,070kg, Capacity 36,490l (full) and 36,130l (petrol).
Photo Date:  10/12/2009  Upload Date: 11/14/2009 4:31:11 PM
Location:  Tarlton, GP, GP
Author:  Andre Kritzinger
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  225   Comments: 0
SAR Class X-17 (Side B)
Title:  SAR Class X-17 (Side B)
Description:  Class X-17 (X-7) wagons entered service in 1938 and 1953 and#are designed to transport water. They were used as auxiliary water tenders, usually for Garratt steam locomotives.

Number range 30 019 001 to 30 019 168 (1938) and 30 019 192 to 30 019 710 (1953), Length between douplers 13.380m, Length over headstocks 12.496m, Length between bogie pivot centres 9.144m, Height 3.537m, Width 2.515m, Tank diameter 1.975m, Tare (average) 19,600kg, Load 30,980kg, Capcity 30,980l (full) and 30,980l (water).
Photo Date:  10/19/2009  Upload Date: 11/14/2009 4:50:06 PM
Location:  Voorbaai, Mosselbaai, WC, Mo
Author:  Andre Kritzinger
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  623   Comments: 0

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