SAR Class XW-8 (Side A)         
Class XW-8 (XWJ-8) wagons entered service in 1971 and are designed to transport liquor. They were converted from Class X-3 wagons, originally designed to transport water or oil, in 1972.

Number range 47 011 343 to 47 011 386, Length between couplers 12.848m, Length over headstocks 11.964m, Length between bogie pivot centres 9.068m, Height 3.912m, Width 2.751m, Tank diameter 2.108m, Tare (average) 22,080kg, Load 37,840kg, Capacity 40,050l (full) or 35,200l (liquor).
Date: 4/3/2006 Location: Worcester, WC  Country Flag Views: 246 Collection Of:   Col AndrĂ© Kritzinger
Rolling Stock: SAS 47011378 (Tank Car) Author:  Col Andre Kritzinger
SAR Class XW-8 (Side A)
Picture Categories: RollingStock This picture is part of album:  South Africa's Rolling Stock - 40 Number Range
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