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Col André Kritzinger's Collection
 
11/12/2025
 
 
 
 
 
Owner: South African Railways
Type: Tank Car
SAS Class:   XP-7
User Notes:   Petrol

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SAR Class XP-7 (Side B)
Title:  SAR Class XP-7 (Side B)
Description:  Class XP-7 (XPJ-7) wagons entered service between 1936 and 1958 and are designed to transport petrol. When undergoing a major service many tank wagons are now being equipped with a new all round the turret walkway, like on this wagon.

Number range 38 015 005 to 38 017 911 and 38 017 938 to 38 021 714, Length between couplers 13.380m, Length over headstocks 12.496m, Length between bogie pivot centres 9.144m, Height 3.737m, Width 2.515m, Tank diameter 1.975m, Tare (average) 21,070kg (all except 19,940kg iro 38 021 714), Load 31,240kg, Capacity 36,740l (full) and 36,330l (petrol).
Photo Date:  8/14/2007  Upload Date: 10/15/2007 6:46:32 PM
Location:  Empangeni, ZN, ZN
Author:  Col Andre Kritzinger
Categories:  RollingStock
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