SAR Class NZ (Side A) (ex DZ, Type 2)         
Class NZ wagons are various types of wagons that were either purpose built or reclassified for use in non-revenue service. This is a Class DZ (type 2) dropside open wagon that entered service between 1935 and 1978. It was converted to a coal bunker with an onboard loading crane to coal the several serviceable steam locomotives based at Voorbaai. The type 2 wagons have channel iron outside braces on their bulkheads.

Number range 94 800 006 to 94 808 376 and 94 820 007 to 94 999 997, Length between couplers 14.752m, Length over headstocks 13.868m, Length between bogie pivot centres 10.058m, Height (before modification) 2.206m, Width 2.426m, Tare (average) 19,910kg, Load 44,000kg, Floor area 33.8m2, Capacity (before modification) 31.0m3.
Date: 4/12/2006 Location: Voorbaai, Mo  Country Flag Views: 262 Collection Of:   Col AndrĂ© Kritzinger
Rolling Stock: SAS 94823081 (Gondola) Author:  Col Andre Kritzinger
SAR Class NZ (Side A) (ex DZ, Type 2)
Picture Categories: RollingStock This picture is part of album:  South Africa's Rolling Stock - 90 Number Range
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