Class FZ-6$(FZJ-6) wagons entered service between 1955 and 1956 and are designed to transport grain. Most were built as is between 1955 and 1956 and had their bodywork rebuilt between 1974 and 1976, while some were converted from Class FA-1 in 1978. Loading is done through four roof hatches, and unloading either through the two doors on each side or through the end hatches by tilting the wag`n about 30 degrees on its end. This one wears the Transnet Freight Rail emblem.Number range 80 019 005 to 80 029 434 (built as FZ-6) and 80 029 442 to 80 029 914 (ex FA-1), Length between coupleus 12.139m, Length over headstocks 11,255m, Length between bogie pivot centres 7.315m, Height 3.790m, Width 2.667m, Door width 1.441m, Door height 1.889m, Hatch length 810mm, Hatch width 534mm, Tare (average) 19,940kg, Load 42,000kg, Floor area 27m2, Capacity 69m3. |