Class :                 TC 

Item Type :              Tank Wagon

Parent System :             SAR

Gauge :                             Broad

Description :                      Single compartment tank wagon.

Year of Manufacture :        1940 

Manufactured By :              Islington Workshops

Previous Classification :        

Current Classification :          STCC

Year of Withdrawal :          

Named :                                 

Number Range :                Broad gauge 10 x 5000 Gal tankers (No 4875, ????, ????, etc)

                                         Broad gauge 13 x 8000 to 10000 Gal tankers

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History in Service :         The broad gauge 5000 Gal tankers were fitted to standard 30 ton 36’ under frames with 30 ton cast bogies. Used for carrying Petrol or Fuel Oil. There were 2 TC tankers on the narrow gauge and there were a few 4 wheel tank wagons..

See Also :                        STCC

Colour Schemes :             SAR Black

Modelling Hints :             

Further Information:       Modelling the railways of SA Convention 2-22   

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