SAR Class XP-10 (Side B) (Type 2)         
Class XP-10 (XPJ-10) wagons entered service between 1958 and 1963 and are designed to transport petroleum products (Petrol in this case). The type 2 wagons have their air tanks mounted on the A side. When undergoing a major service many tank wagons are now being equipped with a new all round the turret walkway, like on this wagon. It wears the Transnet Freight Rail emblem.

Number range 38 026 007 to 38 032 902, 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 1.972m, Tare (average) 21,010kg, Load 31,070kg, Capacity 36,490l (full) and 36,130l (petrol).
Date: 9/20/2009 Location: Klerksdorp, NW  Country Flag Views: 163 Collection Of:   Col AndrĂ© Kritzinger
Rolling Stock: SAS 38031833 (Tank Car) Author:  Andre Kritzinger
SAR Class XP-10 (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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