SAR Class FCM-2 (Side B) (Type 2)         
Class FCM-2 (FCOJ-2) wagons entered service between 1975 and 1976 and are two bay covered hoppers originally designed to transport raw sugar. They are modified Class FC-2 two bay covered hoppers converted to transport granulated products (Chloride in this case). The type 2 wagons have a roofwalk on the A side and three roof hatches.

Number range 87 500 000 to 87 506 580, Length between couplers 15.684m, Length over headstocks 14,800m, Length between bogie pivot centres 11.900m, Height 3.787m, Width 3.000m, Sluice length (each) 3.635m, Tare (average) 22,300kg, Load 44,000kg, Capacity 58m3.
Date: 2/15/2007 Location: Stikland, Ca  Country Flag Views: 367 Collection Of:   Col AndrĂ© Kritzinger
Rolling Stock: SAS 87505673 (Covered Hopper) Author:  Andre Kritzinger
SAR Class FCM-2 (Side B) (Type 2)
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