SAR Class SH-2 (Side B)         
Class SH-2 (SHD-2, SHJ-2) wagons entered service between 1971 and 1972 and are flat wagons with solid decks and retractable twistlocks designed to transport 4 x 10 ft, 2 x 20 ft or 1 x 40 ft containers. This one has been modified, most likely to transport coil steel.

Number range 23 500 018 to 23 500 883 and 23 500 905 to 23 504 390, Length between couplers 14.510m, Length over headstocks 12.190m, Length between bogie pivot centres 9.290m, Deck height (before modification) 1.072m, Width 2.438m, Tare (average, before modification) 17,300kg, Load 48,000kg, Deck area 27.5m2.
Date: 4/10/2006 Location: Noupoort, NC,  ZA Country Flag Views: 530 Collection Of:   Col AndrĂ© Kritzinger
Rolling Stock: SAS 23500425 (Coil Steel Car) Author:  Col Andre Kritzinger
SAR Class SH-2 (Side B)
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