Class XV-1 (XVJ-1) wagons entered service between 1955 and 1963 and are designed to transport liquid petroleum gas and propane (Liquid petroleum gas in this case). When undergoing a major service many tank wagons are now being equipped with a new all round the turret walkway, like on this wagon.Number range 46 010 009 to 46 010 521 (1956 to 1963) and (converted from Class XN-1) 46 010 548 to 46 010 610 (1955 to 1961), Length between couplers 13.474m, Length over headstocks 12.496m, Length between bogie pivot centres 9.144m, Height 3.562m, Width 2.388m, Tank diameter 1.829m, Tare (average) 32,220kg, Load 15,180kg (petroleum gas) or 14,150kg (propane), Capacity 30,900l (full), 28,730l (petroleum gas) or 28,260l (propane). |