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Class
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AHGX
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Item Type
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Hopper Wagon
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Parent System
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ANR
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Gauge
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Standard
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Description
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Bogie Hopper Wagon used for grain
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Year Of Manufacture
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1985 thru to 1987
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Manufactured By
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Previous Classification
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SHBX (South Australian Railways)
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Current Classification
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Year Of Withdrawal
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Named
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Number Range
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Tare
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Capacity/Load
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50 Tons
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History In Service
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This was the new generation of grain hopper produced bythe SAR and mirrored practice in Victoria and NSW. Originally produced with only three discharge doors, after trials all further wagons were produced with four discharge doors. Discharge doors, walkways and ladders all changed over time.
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See Also
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SHBX
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Colour Schemes
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SAR Light grey, SAR traffic yellow, ANR Oxide Red, AN Green and Yellow
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Modelling Hints
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Auscison have produced RTR wagons.
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Further Information
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