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Class
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AMMX
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Item Type
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Vehicle Transport
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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 43’ Open Gondola style wagon
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Year Of Manufacture
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1925, 1928, 1954/5, conversion to OMB in 1952
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Manufactured By
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1925, American Car & Foundry, 1928&1954/5 Islington workshops
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Previous Classification
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OMX, OMB, OB (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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1 to 19 in 1952, 20 to 39 in 1964 (converted from OG)
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Tare
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Capacity/Load
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History In Service
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A 43’ open gondola style wagon used for carrying car bodies from Adelaide to Melbourne for GMH. These wagons had their sides strengthened and slightly raised to carry motor bodies, and the tarpaulin support bar removed. Recoded after Sept 1979.
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See Also
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O, OB, OG, FO, OMB, OMX, OR, OX, OS, OWS, OWP, OC, FOX, OBR, AESY, AFPL, AKKF, AKKL, AOAF, AOGA, AOGF, AOGL, AOGY, AOSY, AOTL, AOXA, AOXF, AOXX, AOXY, AQOX, AZGY, AZGF, AZOF, AZVL, RFSY
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Colour Schemes
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SAR light grey, SAR oxide red (with yellow lip), ANR oxide red, AN green and gold.
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Modelling Hints
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Modify an Orient Reproductions OB
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Further Information
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Modelling the railways of SA Convention 2-5 to 2-12, 2-213
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Plans
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Modeling the railways of SA Convention page 2-12
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