SAR Class AK-1 (Side A) (Type 2)         
Class AK-1 (AKJ-1, AKLJ-1) wagons entered service in 1983 and were converted from Class AY-13 ballast hoppers in 1989. They are open hoppers designed to transport lime. The type 2 wagons have five ladders on each side.

Number range 66 400 007 to 66 401 860, Length between couplers 13.628m, Length over headstocks 12.650m, Length between bogie pivot centres 9.750m, Height 3.500m, Width 2.500m, Tare (average) 24,410kg, Load 49,000kg, Capacity 49.82m3.
Date: 5/3/2006 Location: Klerksdorp, NW  Country Flag Views: 392 Collection Of:   Col AndrĂ© Kritzinger
Rolling Stock: SAS 66401143 (Open Hopper) Author:  Col Andre Kritzinger
SAR Class AK-1 (Side A) (Type 2)
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