SAR Class FKM-6 (Side A) (Type 2)         
Class FKM-6 (FKMJ-6) wagons entered service between 1958 and 1962 and were converted from Class AZ-4 wagons some time after 1991. They are covered hoppers designed to transport rutile sand or similar material. Loading is done through one roof hatch. The type 2 wagons have deck mounted brake wheels facing endwards. This one wears the Spoornet emblem.

Number range not known, Length between couplers 12.772m, Length over headstocks 11.888m, Length between bogie pivot centres 8.230m, Height not known, Width 2.261m, Tare (average) 19,500kg, Load 44,000kg, Capacity not known.
Date: 7/26/2009 Location: Saldanha, WC,  ZA Country Flag Views: 187 Collection Of:   Col AndrĂ© Kritzinger
Rolling Stock: SAS 86600249 (Covered Hopper) Author:  Andre Kritzinger
SAR Class FKM-6 (Side A) (Type 2)
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