SAR Class NE (Side B) (ex ES, Type 1)         
Class NE wagons are various types of short wagons that were relassified for use in non-revenue service. This is a short two axle Class ES (type 1) dropside open wagon that entered service between 1951 and 1954. The type 1 wagons have pressed outside braces on their bulkheads.

Number Range 94 600 007 to 94 601 593 and 94 605 009 to 94 609 993 (this one is numbered outside these ranges and bears a Class NEN number, which would restrict it to local use only), Length over headstocks 22' 0", Length between axle centres 14' 0", Height 7' 2", Width 8' 5 1/2", Tare (average) 20,400lb, Load 35,000lb (coal) or 40,000lb (maximum), Floor area 176 sq ft, Capacity 530 cu ft.
Date: 8/27/2007 Location: Beaufort West, WC  Country Flag Views: 685 Collection Of:   Col AndrĂ© Kritzinger
Rolling Stock: SAS 99014653 (Gondola) Author:  Col Andre Kritzinger
SAR Class NE (Side B) (ex ES, Type 1)
Picture Categories: RollingStock This picture is part of album:  South Africa's Rolling Stock - 90 Number Range
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