SAR Class FKM-6 (Side A) (Type 3)         
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 3 wagons have deck mounted brake wheels facing sideways. This one wears the Transnet Freight Rail 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) 20,850kg, Load 54,500kg, Capacity not known.
Date: 11/13/2014 Location: Saldanha, WC,  ZA Country Flag Views: 96 Collection Of:   Col André Kritzinger
Rolling Stock: SAS 86600036 (Covered Hopper) Author:  Col André Kritzinger
SAR Class FKM-6 (Side A) (Type 3)
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