Class :                ELX

Item Type :             Bogie open wagon

Parent System :          SAR

Gauge :                            Broad

Description :                    50’ bogie open wagon.

Year of Manufacture :      1964 thru 1966

Manufactured By :             Islington. 

Previous Classification :     FCD 

Current Classification :      AOBX   

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Number Range :              500 to 569

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History in Service :        The ELX wagons were built on FCD flat wagons after the FCD’s were no longer required for the Chowilla Dam project. The SGX was the same as the ELX except that it had ribbed ends.

See Also :                     FCD, AOBX, SGX,  AOCX,   VR ELX, 

Colour Schemes :         SAR Light Grey  

Modelling Hints :           BGB and RTR Models SA have a kit.

Further Information:      AMRM Oct 1982 Page 18 thru 21 by Phil Curnow

Plans :                          AMRM  Nov/Dec 1981 Page 21        

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