In
early-1942 an order was placed for the construction of six new
wide bodied, saloon style, passenger cars. These were of
timber construction with tongue and groove side boards and a
squared ended semi elliptical roof profile. The new bodies
were placed onto BKG steel underframes, all were in service by
December 1942.
The
interior was open saloon style, with 3 + 2 seating, at both
ends of the car. Side access was via, a central doorway. The
cars were fitted with interconnecting vestibules.
Originally
finished in red and russet paintwork, with three horizontal
lines. By the late 50s the exterior appearance had been
simplified with smooth plywood panelling and the finish was
standard NSWGR Indian red. Initially a single buff line
adorned the window sill however and additional upper band was
added to match the contemporary appearance of other mainline
rollingstock.
The
cars were used in Suburban, Interurban and short distance
Country work. The last cars were retired in 1989.
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