SAR Class XB-8 (Side A)         
Class XB-8 (XBJ-8) wagons entered service between 1970 and 1976 and are designed to transport cement and similar products (Cement in this case).

Number range 18 022 707 to 18 028 209 and 18 034 047 to 18 034 330, Length between couplers 14.600m, Length over headstocks 13.716m, Length between bogie pivot centres 10.058m, Height 3.743m, Width 2.488m, Tank diameter (inside) 2.133m, Tare (average) 22,400kg, Load 37,000kg, Capacity 8m3 (per tank).
Date: 5/28/2004 Location: Montague Gardens, Cape Town WC,  ZA Country Flag Views: 267 Collection Of:   Col AndrĂ© Kritzinger
Rolling Stock: SAS 18025943 (Tank Car) Author:  Col Andre Kritzinger
SAR Class XB-8 (Side A)
Picture Categories: RollingStock This picture is part of album:  South Africa's Rolling Stock - 10 Number Range
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