SAR Class XO-3 (Side A)         
Class XO-3 (XOJ-3) wagons entered service between 1969 and 1971 and are designed to transport furnace oil (Diesel in this case). When undergoing a major service many tank wagons are now being equipped with a larger all round the turret walkway, like on this wagon. It is wearing the Transnet Freight Rail emblem.

Number range 37 012 002 to 37 014 463 and 37 014 498 to 37 016 121, Length between couplers 12.314m, Length over headstocks 11.430m, Length between bogie pivot centres 8.686m, Height 3.937m, Width 2.642m, Tank diameter 2.178m, Tare (average) 20,960kg, Load 37,750kg, Capacity 39,650l (full) and 39,210l (furnace oil).
Date: 9/28/2009 Location: Kaalfontein, Kempton Park, GP,  ZA Country Flag Views: 473 Collection Of:   Col AndrĂ© Kritzinger
Rolling Stock: SAS 37013602 (Tank Car) Author:  Andre Kritzinger
SAR Class XO-3 (Side A)
Picture Categories: RollingStock This picture is part of album:  South Africa's Rolling Stock - 30 Number Range
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