Class :               GY

Item Type :           Open Wagon

Parent System :          VR

Gauge :                            Broad

Description :                    4 wheeled open wagon.

Year of Manufacture :      1939 to 1953

Manufactured By :            Government workshops and Contractors.

Previous Classification :    GZ, HY, HZ, IZ

Current Classification :      G,  GH,

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Number Range :            At least 1-910, 1080, 2001-3729, 3380-6189, 15870-17030 

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History in Service :       The 4 wheeled open wagon was the most numerous in the VR fleet. It was primarily a bulk commodities wagon also used for general goods. With conversions from GZ, HY, HZ & IZ and the build, there were nearly 6200 in service by 1970

See Also :                    GZ, HY, HZ, IZ, G, GH,

Colour Schemes :         VR Wagon Red  

Modelling Hints :          SEM Kit

Further Information:     Phil Curnow article in AMRM ????.

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