SAR Class SM-1 (Side A)         
Class SM-1 (SMJ-1, SMLJ-1, SM-16, SMJ-16, SMLJ-16) wagons entered service between 1985 and 1987. They are flat wagons with solid decks and retractable twistlocks designed to transport 8 x 5ft, 4 x 10ft, 2 x 20ft or 1 x 40ft containers. Most have buffers to prevent container doors from being opened, removed on this one.

Number range 23 800 003 to 23 812 656, Length between couplers 14.482m, Length over headstocks 12.190m, Length between bogie pivot centres 9.290m, Deck height 1.090m, Width 2.426m, Tare (average) 18,900kg, Load 48,000kg, Deck area 27.5m3.
Date: 10/8/2009 Location: Kaalfontein, Kempton Park, GP,  ZA Country Flag Views: 162 Collection Of:   Col AndrĂ© Kritzinger
Rolling Stock: SAS 23807695 (Flat Car) MSKU 1140300 (Container) Author:  Andre Kritzinger
SAR Class SM-1 (Side A)
Picture Categories: RollingStock This picture is part of album:  South Africa's Rolling Stock - 20 Number Range
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