SAR Class X-17 (Side A)         
Class X-17 wagons entered service in 1938 and 1953 and are designed to transport water. They were used as auxiliary water tenders, usually for Garratt steam locomotives.

Number range 30 019 001 to 30 019 168 (1938) and 30 019 192 to 30 019 710 (1953), Length between couplers 13.380m, Length over headstocks 12.496m, Length between bogie pivot centres 9.144m, Height 3.537m, Width 2.515m, Tank diameter 1.975m, Tare (average) 19,600kg, Load 30,980kg, Capacity 30,980l (full) and 30,980l (water).
Date: 4/12/2006 Location: Voorbaai, Mosselbaai, WC,  ZA Country Flag Views: 628 Collection Of:   Col AndrĂ© Kritzinger
Rolling Stock: SAS 30019672 (Tank Car) Author:  Col Andre Kritzinger
SAR Class X-17 (Side A)
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