SAR Class XP-9 (Side B) (Type 2)         
Class XP-9 (XPJ-9) wagons entered service between 1955 and 1956 and are designed to transport petrol. The type 2 wagons have their air tanks mounted on the A side. This one wears the Transnet Freight Rail emblem.

Number range 38 022 001 to 38 025 272, Length between couplers 13.380m, Length over headstocks 12.496m, Length between bogie pivot centres 9.144m, Height 3.740m, Width 2.515m, Tank diameter 1.975m, Tare (average) 20,330kg, Load 31,250kg, Capacity 36,700l (full) and 36,340l (petrol).
Date: 9/20/2009 Location: Klerksdorp, NW,  ZA Country Flag Views: 207 Collection Of:   Col AndrĂ© Kritzinger
Rolling Stock: SAS 38022168 (Tank Car) Author:  Andre Kritzinger
SAR Class XP-9 (Side B) (Type 2)
Picture Categories: RollingStock This picture is part of album:  South Africa's Rolling Stock - 30 Number Range
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