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AFC 236 to 239, 305 to 307
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Dreamtime Lounge Hannans Lounge Silver City Lounge
Edward John Eyre Outback Explorer Lounge Robert Burke & William Wills Outback Explorer Lounge William Christie Gosse Outback Explorer Lounge
Red Gum Lounge AFC306 Red Gum Lounge AFC936 Red Gum Lounge AFC938
Red Gum Lounge AFC939

See also:

AFC 213 AFC 301 Blue Mountains Lounge Flinders Lounge
Entertainment Car Flinders Lounge
John McDouall Stuart Outback Explorer Lounge Ernest Giles Outback Explorer Lounge
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Interior of Holiday Class lounge car, circa 1995

AFC 236 -- AFC 936 -- Red Gum Lounge

First class air conditioned stainless steel Comeng lounge car, contract No. 2904-1967-8.

20.2.1969Entered service. [rrc]
1970Allocated to Indian Pacific Joint Stock for accounting purposes. A small blue plate lettered "Indian Pacific Car" was affixed to the right hand end of each side.
4.6.1974Renumbered as Joint Stock "AFC 936" from "AFC 236" for Indian Pacific service. [rrc]
10.12.1979TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 936 C" alteration complete: "modification to buffer beam assembly. Dwg 3C 40A. ALL AFC, ARJ, ARL, ARM, BRG, BRJ, CDF, DF, ER, HGM, HM. (IP1279)".
09.01.1980TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 936 C" alteration complete: "modification of draftgear pocket and headstock. Dwgs. 1C 130, 1C 131, 1C 132, 2C 109, 2C 110, 2C 111. ALL AFC, ARJ, ARL, ARM, BRG, BRJ, CDF, DF, ER, HGM, HM. (IP0380)".
09.01.1980TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 936 C" alteration complete: "replacement of miner rf361 draftgear with r 361-7 type draftgear. All AFC, ARJ, ARL, ARM, BRG, BRJ, CDF, DF, ER, HGM, HM. (IP0280)".
15.08.1980TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 936 C" alteration complete: "to provide storage cupboard to house carrying box which contains resuscitator kit. (11s80)".
20.08.1980TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 936 C" alteration complete: "remove existing asbestos insulation from air conditioning control Cabinet. lighting switchboard control cabinet and heater bank cover plate in roof. AFC 936,937,938,939, ARJ 940,941,944,945,973,984,985, 986, ARL 920,921,922,923,925,947,961,962,963,990,992, ARM 951,952,953, 954,987, BRG 969,972,974, BRJ 912,914,915,916,917,918,919,999, CDF 924 928,929,966, DF 927,930,934,935,964, ER 906,909,910,911. (IP0880)".
25.06.1982TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 936 C" alteration complete: "INSTALLATION OF HINGED WALL CLOCK (BATTERY OPERATED). AFC 936,937,938,939. CDF 924,928,929,966. (IP0682)".
27.08.1982TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 936 C" alteration complete: "modification to handbrake pulley. Dwg. 1C 189. AFC 936,937,938,939, ARJ 940,941,944,945,973,984,985,986, ARL 920,921, 922,923,925,947,961,962,963,990,992, ARM 951,952,953,954,987, BRJ 912, 914,915,916,917,918,919,999, CDF 924,928,929,966, DF 927,930,934,964, ER 906,909,910,911. (IP0782)".
31.07.1984TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 936 C" alteration complete: "replace trunnions and screw as used on water tanks suspension for hot and cold water tanks. Dwg. BC 12545B.I. ITEMS 6,7,8. ALL CARS. (IP0284)".
17.12.1986TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 936 C" alteration complete: "apply check letter to class & number of approximately 443 locomotives, passenger cars and rail cars. Classify Overland sleeping cars. (RS4173)".
05.02.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 936 C" alteration complete: "replace diaphragm side stem springs to increase closing force. Applicable drawings 3C-110 (IP0187)".
20.03.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 936 C" alteration complete: "installation of emergency key box. Applicable drawing 2C-190 (IP0387)".
26.08.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 936 C" alteration complete: "modification to buffer beam assy on all ip passenger cars as per drawing 2C.193 (IP0887)".
22.09.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 936 C" alteration complete: "modify air conditioning intake filters on IP passenger cars. Applicable drawings A2/24-CM-31 type and serial number of cars involved all air conditioned IP passenger cars. (IP0987)".
15.03.1988TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 936 C" alteration complete: "modify buffer beams and fit additional springs to either side of the coupler to increase the diaphragm compressive force on all stainless steel and carbon steel passenger cars. (RS4270)".
16.05.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 936 C" alteration complete: "fit 1.8 mm thick lead sheet to the floors of all standard gauge passenger cars, including I.P. cars. (RS4420)".
19.06.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 936 C"as having repair "wheel set".
21.06.1990TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 936 C" alteration complete: "fit longer pin in passenger car jumper cable plugs. All passenger cars. (RS4518)".
09.04.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 936 C"as having repair "wheel set".
4.6.1992Fitted with Indian Pacific name boards.
30.04.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 936 C"as having repair "air brake system complete".
30.04.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 936 C"as having repair "bogie bearers".
30.04.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 936 C"as having repair "bogie clearance".
30.04.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 936 C"as having repair "bogie complete".
30.04.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 936 C"as having repair "complete triple valve - "W" OR "D&M".
30.04.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 936 C"as having repair "concertina(pass.)".
30.04.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 936 C"as having repair "coupler knuckle pin".
30.04.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 936 C"as having repair "coupler knuckle".
30.04.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 936 C"as having repair "draftgear complete heavy".
30.04.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 936 C"as having repair "end complete".
30.04.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 936 C"as having repair "hand brake assembly complete".
30.04.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 936 C"as having repair "wheel set".
30.04.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 936 C"as having repair "yoke pin".
14.05.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 936 C" alteration complete: "fit "Miner TCC 8000" constant contact sidebearers to all I.P. passenger cars to drawing C3-13. (RS4791)".
28.06.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 936 C" alteration complete: "on stainless steel passenger cars (IP & Ghan) remove temperature recording instrument from air conditioning control panel area. Remove associated pipe work. (RS4800)".
29.07.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 936 C" alteration complete: "modify all ip passenger cars with clasp braking system to a 2 pair brake block rigging system to general drawing c3-14. also modify all ghan cars. All IP & Ghan cars. (RS4808)".
03.08.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 936 C" alteration complete: "flush all existing water tanks on "Ghan" & "IP" passenger cars. Install one unit of twin "SOLO" water filtration system on each passenger car in accordance with specification on drawing A1/C8-16. All Ghan & IP pass. cars (RS4809)".
04.08.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 936 C" alteration complete: "install lateral restaint to buffer beams on all IP and Ghan rollingstock in accordance with Dwg no. A0/C8-11. (RS4812)".
17.02.1994TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 936 C" alteration complete: "replace existing airconditioning filter assemblies with "Pryocone" filter assemblies. All Ghan & IP cars. (RS4843)".
14.7.1995Rebuilt as a "Holiday Lounge car".
14.07.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 936 C"as having repair "A/C air filtration".
14.07.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 936 C"as having repair "A/C pipework/annacondas".
14.07.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 936 C"as having repair "bogie bearers".
14.07.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 936 C"as having repair "bogie brake rigging, levers & rods".
14.07.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 936 C"as having repair "brake spreader & hangers".
14.07.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 936 C"as having repair "cold water tank(pass.)".
14.07.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 936 C"as having repair "concertina(pass.)".
14.07.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 936 C"as having repair "electrical cabling".
14.07.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 936 C"as having repair "end frame member".
14.07.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 936 C"as having repair "floor sheeting".
14.07.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 936 C"as having repair "hand brake assembly complete".
14.07.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 936 C"as having repair "refrig & air con gauges".
14.07.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 936 C"as having repair "vestibule(pass.)".
14.07.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 936 C"as having repair "water filters".
1.4.1997On Australian National passenger division operational list.
30.5.1997TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 936 C" in AN "Mainland Division".
Owner:"AN"
Operator:"C"
Length Over Headstocks:"22.9m"
Tare Weight:"41.3tonne"
Current Gauge:"Standard"
Gauge Restrictions:"S"
Bogie Configuration:"2X2"
Original Cost:"$113970"
Run Restriction:"Unrestricted on gauge(s) shown Inter or Intrastate"
Diagram Book Page No.:"NS 32"
Date Built:"20.02.1969"
Operating System:"IP Pool"
Intended Use:"Passengers"
Remarks:"Lounge 1st class;I.P.Cars"
BSG Code:"PSPL"
1.11.1997To Great Southern Railway.
4.2001Smoking booth open up (removed the door and several windows).Fitted with a "Gold Kangaroo" class logo.
2002-03Sold to a third party and "Leased Back" by Great Southern Railway [Serco Group Report].
1.2.2004On first "Ghan" to Darwin.
2010Refurbished with new internal layout and renamed "Red Gum Lounge". The former Bar area is now a cool room store with a single lounge room with tub chairs except for the vestibule end of the car where there are three tables each with seating for four provided. [jb]
2016Referbished into "Platinum Club" car. The new layout featuring a bar, lounge and fully flexible dining area. It seats 30 in the dining area and 20 in the lounge. The car has granite tabletops, timber flooring, leather and brass fittings and banquette lounge seating in tones of ash, moss and sepia. It entered official service from 1.4.2016.
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AFC 237 -- AFC 937 -- Hannans Bar Lounge -- Edward John Eyre Outback Explorer Lounge

First class air conditioned stainless steel Comeng lounge car, contract No. 2904-1967-8.

22.2.1969Entered service as "AFC 237". [rrc]
1970Allocated to Indian Pacific Joint Stock for accounting purposes. A small blue plate lettered "Indian Pacific Car" was affixed to the right hand end of each side.
14.8.1974Renumbered as Joint Stock "AFC 937" from "AFC 237" for Indian Pacific service. [rrc]
10.12.1979TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 937 L" alteration complete: "modification to buffer beam assembly. Dwg 3C 40A. ALL AFC, ARJ, ARL, ARM, BRG, BRJ, CDF, DF, ER, HGM, HM. (IP1279)".
09.01.1980TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 937 L" alteration complete: "modification of draftgear pocket and headstock. Dwgs. 1C 130, 1C 131, 1C 132, 2C 109, 2C 110, 2C 111. ALL AFC, ARJ, ARL, ARM, BRG, BRJ, CDF, DF, ER, HGM, HM. (IP0380)".
09.01.1980TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 937 L" alteration complete: "replacement of miner rf361 draftgear with r 361-7 type draftgear. All AFC, ARJ, ARL, ARM, BRG, BRJ, CDF, DF, ER, HGM, HM. (IP0280)".
15.08.1980TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 937 L" alteration complete: "to provide storage cupboard to house carrying box which contains resuscitator kit. (11s80)".
20.08.1980TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 937 L" alteration complete: "remove existing asbestos insulation from air conditioning control Cabinet. lighting switchboard control cabinet and heater bank cover plate in roof. AFC 936,937,938,939, ARJ 940,941,944,945,973,984,985, 986, ARL 920,921,922,923,925,947,961,962,963,990,992, ARM 951,952,953, 954,987, BRG 969,972,974, BRJ 912,914,915,916,917,918,919,999, CDF 924 928,929,966, DF 927,930,934,935,964, ER 906,909,910,911. (IP0880)".
25.06.1982TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 937 L" alteration complete: "installation of hinged wall clock (battery operated). AFC 936,937,938,939. CDF 924,928,929,966. (IP0682)".
27.08.1982TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 937 L" alteration complete: "modification to handbrake pulley. Dwg. 1C 189. AFC 936,937,938,939, ARJ 940,941,944,945,973,984,985,986, ARL 920,921, 922,923,925,947,961,962,963,990,992, ARM 951,952,953,954,987, BRJ 912, 914,915,916,917,918,919,999, CDF 924,928,929,966, DF 927,930,934,964, ER 906,909,910,911. (IP0782)".
31.07.1984TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 937 L" alteration complete: "replace trunnions and screw as used on water tanks suspension for hot and cold water tanks. Dwg. BC 12545B.I. ITEMS 6,7,8. ALL CARS. (IP0284)".
17.12.1986TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 937 L" alteration complete: "apply check letter to class & number of approximately 443 locomotives, passenger cars and rail cars. Classify Overland sleeping cars. (RS4173)".
05.02.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 937 L" alteration complete: "replace diaphragm side stem springs to increase closing force. Applicable drawings 3C-110 (IP0187)".
20.03.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 937 L" alteration complete: "installation of emergency key box. Applicable drawing 2C-190 (IP0387)".
26.08.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 937 L" alteration complete: "modification to buffer beam assy on all ip passenger cars as per drawing 2C.193 (IP0887)".
22.09.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 937 L" alteration complete: "modify air conditioning intake filters on IP passenger cars. Applicable drawings A2/24-CM-31 type and serial number of cars involved all air conditioned IP passenger cars. (IP0987)".
15.03.1988TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 937 L" alteration complete: "modify buffer beams and fit additional springs to either side of the coupler to increase the diaphragm compressive force on all stainless steel and carbon steel passenger cars. (RS4270)".
16.05.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 937 L" alteration complete: "fit 1.8 mm thick lead sheet to the floors of all standard gauge passenger cars, including I.P. cars. (RS4420)".
30.10.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 937 L"as having repair "wheel set".
21.06.1990TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 937 L" alteration complete: "fit longer pin in passenger car jumper cable plugs. All passenger cars. (RS4518)".
1991Transferred to broad gauge for working on the Overland as the spare lounge car whilst the Overland lounge cars were being refurbished.
07.01.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 937 L"as having repair "wheel set".
23.05.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 937 L"as having repair "bogie complete".
14.05.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 937 L" alteration complete: "fit "Miner TCC 8000" constant contact sidebearers to all I.P. passenger cars to drawing C3-13. (RS4791)".
28.06.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 937 L" alteration complete: "on stainless steel passenger cars (IP & Ghan) remove temperature recording instrument from air conditioning control panel area. Remove associated pipe work. (RS4800)".
29.07.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 937 L" alteration complete: "modify all ip passenger cars with clasp braking system to a 2 pair brake block rigging system to general drawing c3-14. also modify all ghan cars. All IP & Ghan cars. (RS4808)".
03.08.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 937 L" alteration complete: "flush all existing water tanks on "Ghan" & "IP" passenger cars. Install one unit of twin "SOLO" water filtration system on each passenger car in accordance with specification on drawing A1/C8-16. All Ghan & IP pass. cars (RS4809)".
04.08.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 937 L" alteration complete: "install lateral restaint to buffer beams on all IP and Ghan rollingstock in accordance with Dwg no. A0/C8-11. (RS4812)".
17.02.1994TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 937 L" alteration complete: "replace existing airconditioning filter assemblies with "Pryocone" filter assemblies. All Ghan & IP cars. (RS4843)".
4.1995Rebuilt as "Hannans Bar Lounge" with smoking compartment, as part of Indian Pacific upgrade.
08.04.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 937 L"as having repair "A/C air filtration".
08.04.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 937 L"as having repair "A/C pipework/annacondas".
08.04.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 937 L"as having repair "bogie bearers".
08.04.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 937 L"as having repair "bogie brake rigging, levers & rods".
08.04.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 937 L"as having repair "brake spreader & hangers".
08.04.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 937 L"as having repair "cold water tank(pass.)".
08.04.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 937 L"as having repair "concertina(pass.)".
08.04.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 937 L"as having repair "electrical cabling".
08.04.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 937 L"as having repair "end frame member".
08.04.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 937 L"as having repair "floor sheeting".
08.04.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 937 L"as having repair "hand brake assembly complete".
08.04.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 937 L"as having repair "hot water tank(pass.)".
08.04.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 937 L"as having repair "refrig & air con gauges".
08.04.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 937 L"as having repair "water filters".
1.4.1997On Australian National passenger division operational list.
30.5.1997TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 937 L" in AN "Mainland Division".
Owner:"AN"
Operator:"C"
Length Over Headstocks:"22.9m"
Tare Weight:"41.3tonne"
Current Gauge:"Standard"
Gauge Restrictions:"S/B"
Bogie Configuration:"2X2"
Original Cost:"$113970"
Run Restriction:"Unrestricted on gauge(s) shown Inter or Intrastate"
Diagram Book Page No.:"NS 32"
Date Built:"22.02.1969"
Operating System:"IP Pool"
Intended Use:"Passengers"
Remarks:"Lounge 1st class;I.P.Cars"
BSG Code:"PSPL"
1.11.1997Car leased by the Commonwealth Government to Great Southern Railway.
-Sold to Great Southern Railway by the Commonwealth[pq].
2002-03Sold to a third party and "Leased Back" by Great Southern Railway [Serco Group Report].
1.2.2004On first "Ghan" to Darwin.
-Refubished as "Edward John Eyre" Outback Explorer Lounge.[jb]
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18.11.2001 Keswick - AFC 938

AFC 238 -- AFC 938 -- Red Gum Lounge

First class air conditioned stainless steel Comeng lounge car, contract No. 2904-1967-8.

8.2.1969On loan to VR from 8.2.1969 to 2.1970 on account of violet town collision.
27.2.1970Entered service as "AFC 238". [rrc]
6.1975Renumbered as Joint Stock "AFC 938" from "AFC 238"for Indian Pacific service. [rrc]
10.12.1979TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 938 U" alteration: "modification to buffer beam assembly. Dwg 3C 40A. ALL AFC, ARJ, ARL, ARM, BRG, BRJ, CDF, DF, ER, HGM, HM. (IP1279)".
09.01.1980TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 938 U" alteration: "modification of draftgear pocket and headstock. Dwgs. 1C 130, 1C 131, 1C 132, 2C 109, 2C 110, 2C 111. ALL AFC, ARJ, ARL, ARM, BRG, BRJ, CDF, DF, ER, HGM, HM. (IP0380)".
09.01.1980TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 938 U" alteration complete: "replacement of miner rf361 draftgear with r 361-7 type draftgear. All AFC, ARJ, ARL, ARM, BRG, BRJ, CDF, DF, ER, HGM, HM. (IP0280)".
15.08.1980TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 938 U" alteration complete: "to provide storage cupboard to house carrying box which contains resuscitator kit. (11s80)".
20.08.1980TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 938 U" alteration complete: "remove existing asbestos insulation from air conditioning control Cabinet. lighting switchboard control cabinet and heater bank cover plate in roof. AFC 936,937,938,939, ARJ 940,941,944,945,973,984,985, 986, ARL 920,921,922,923,925,947,961,962,963,990,992, ARM 951,952,953, 954,987, BRG 969,972,974, BRJ 912,914,915,916,917,918,919,999, CDF 924 928,929,966, DF 927,930,934,935,964, ER 906,909,910,911. (IP0880)".
25.06.1982TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 938 U" alteration complete: "installation of hinged wall clock (battery operated). AFC 936,937,938,939. CDF 924,928,929,966. (IP0682)".
27.08.1982TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 938 U" alteration: "modification to handbrake pulley. Dwg. 1C 189. AFC 936,937,938,939, ARJ 940,941,944,945,973,984,985,986, ARL 920,921, 922,923,925,947,961,962,963,990,992, ARM 951,952,953,954,987, BRJ 912, 914,915,916,917,918,919,999, CDF 924,928,929,966, DF 927,930,934,964, ER 906,909,910,911. (IP0782)".
31.07.1984TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 938 U" alteration complete: "replace trunnions and screw as used on water tanks suspension for hot and cold water tanks. Dwg. BC 12545B.I. ITEMS 6,7,8. ALL CARS. (IP0284)".
17.12.1986TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 938 U" alteration complete: "apply check letter to class & number of approximately 443 locomotives, passenger cars and rail cars. Classify Overland sleeping cars. (RS4173)".
05.02.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 938 U" alteration complete: "replace diaphragm side stem springs to increase closing force. Applicable drawings 3C-110 (IP0187)".
20.03.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 938 U" alteration complete: "installation of emergency key box. Applicable drawing 2C-190 (IP0387)".
26.08.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 938 U" alteration: "modification to buffer beam assy on all ip passenger cars as per drawing 2C.193 (IP0887)".
22.09.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 938 U" alteration complete: "modify air conditioning intake filters on IP passenger cars. Applicable drawings A2/24-CM-31 type and serial number of cars involved all air conditioned IP passenger cars. (IP0987)".
15.03.1988TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 938 U" alteration complete: "modify buffer beams and fit additional springs to either side of the coupler to increase the diaphragm compressive force on all stainless steel and carbon steel passenger cars. (RS4270)".
16.05.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 938 U" alteration complete: "fit 1.8 mm thick lead sheet to the floors of all standard gauge passenger cars, including I.P. cars. (RS4420)".
21.06.1990TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 938 U" alteration complete: "fit longer pin in passenger car jumper cable plugs. All passenger cars. (RS4518)".
21.06.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 938 U"as having repair "wheel set".
6.1992Fitted with Indian Pacific name boards.
14.05.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 938 U" alteration complete: "fit "Miner TCC 8000" constant contact sidebearers to all I.P. passenger cars to drawing C3-13. (RS4791)".
28.06.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 938 U" alteration complete: "on stainless steel passenger cars (IP & Ghan) remove temperature recording instrument from air conditioning control panel area. Remove associated pipe work. (RS4800)".
29.07.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 938 U" alteration complete: "modify all ip passenger cars with clasp braking system to a 2 pair brake block rigging system to general drawing c3-14. also modify all ghan cars. All IP & Ghan cars. (RS4808)".
03.08.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 938 U" alteration complete: "flush all existing water tanks on "Ghan" & "IP" passenger cars. Install one unit of twin "SOLO" water filtration system on each passenger car in accordance with specification on drawing A1/C8-16. All Ghan & IP pass. cars (RS4809)".
04.08.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 938 U" alteration complete: "install lateral restaint to buffer beams on all IP and Ghan rollingstock in accordance with Dwg no. A0/C8-11. (RS4812)".
17.02.1994TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 938 U" alteration complete: "replace existing airconditioning filter assemblies with "Pryocone" filter assemblies. All Ghan & IP cars. (RS4843)".
1995Rebuilt as a "Holiday Lounge car".
14.07.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 938 U"as having repair "A/C air filtration".
14.07.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 938 U"as having repair "A/C pipework/annacondas".
14.07.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 938 U"as having repair "cold water tank(pass.)".
14.07.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 938 U"as having repair "cold water tank(pass.)".
14.07.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 938 U"as having repair "concertina(pass.)".
14.07.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 938 U"as having repair "draftgear complete other".
14.07.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 938 U"as having repair "end frame member".
14.07.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 938 U"as having repair "floor sheeting".
14.07.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 938 U"as having repair "hot water tank(pass.)".
14.07.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 938 U"as having repair "refrig & air con gauges".
14.07.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 938 U"as having repair "water filters".
1.4.1997On Australian National passenger division operational list.
30.5.1997TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 938 U" in AN "Mainland Division".
Owner:"AN"
Operator:"C"
Length Over Headstocks:"22.9m"
Tare Weight:"41.3tonne"
Current Gauge:"Standard"
Gauge Restrictions:"S"
Bogie Configuration:"2X2"
Original Cost:"$113970"
Run Restriction:"Unrestricted on gauge(s) shown Inter or Intrastate"
Diagram Book Page No.:"NS 32"
Date Built:"27.02.1970"
Operating System:"IP Pool"
Intended Use:"Passengers"
Remarks:"Lounge 1st class;I.P.Cars"
BSG Code:"PSPL"
1.11.1997To Great Southern Railway.
2002-03Sold to a third party and "Leased Back" by Great Southern Railway [Serco Group Report].
-Refurbished with new internal layout and renamed "Red Gum Lounge". The former Bar area is now a cool room store with a single lounge room with tub chairs except for the vestibule end of the car where there are three tables each with seating for four provided. [jb]
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AFC 239 -- AFC 939 -- Red Gum Lounge

First class air conditioned stainless steel Comeng lounge car, contract No. 2904-1967-8.

14.3.1969Delivered to CR. [rrc]
7.5.1969Entered service as "AFC 239". [rrc]
1970Allocated to Indian Pacific Joint Stock for accounting purposes. A small blue plate lettered "Indian Pacific Car" was affixed to the right hand end of each side.
19.7.1974Renumbered as Joint Stock "AFC 939" from "AFC 239"for Indian Pacific service. [rrc]
10.12.1979TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 939 G" alteration complete: "modification to buffer beam assembly. Dwg 3C 40A. ALL AFC, ARJ, ARL, ARM, BRG, BRJ, CDF, DF, ER, HGM, HM. (IP1279)".
09.01.1980TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 939 G" alteration complete: "modification of draftgear pocket and headstock. Dwgs. 1C 130, 1C 131, 1C 132, 2C 109, 2C 110, 2C 111. ALL AFC, ARJ, ARL, ARM, BRG, BRJ, CDF, DF, ER, HGM, HM. (IP0380)".
09.01.1980TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 939 G" alteration complete: "replacement of miner rf361 draftgear with r 361-7 type draftgear. All AFC, ARJ, ARL, ARM, BRG, BRJ, CDF, DF, ER, HGM, HM. (IP0280)".
15.08.1980TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 939 G" alteration complete: "to provide storage cupboard to house carrying box which contains resuscitator kit. (11s80)".
20.08.1980TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 939 G" alteration complete: "remove existing asbestos insulation from air conditioning control Cabinet. lighting switchboard control cabinet and heater bank cover plate in roof. AFC 936,937,938,939, ARJ 940,941,944,945,973,984,985, 986, ARL 920,921,922,923,925,947,961,962,963,990,992, ARM 951,952,953, 954,987, BRG 969,972,974, BRJ 912,914,915,916,917,918,919,999, CDF 924 928,929,966, DF 927,930,934,935,964, ER 906,909,910,911. (IP0880)".
25.06.1982TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 939 G" alteration complete: "installation of hinged wall clock (battery operated). AFC 936,937,938,939. CDF 924,928,929,966. (IP0682)".
27.08.1982TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 939 G" alteration: "modification to handbrake pulley. Dwg. 1C 189. AFC 936,937,938,939, ARJ 940,941,944,945,973,984,985,986, ARL 920,921, 922,923,925,947,961,962,963,990,992, ARM 951,952,953,954,987, BRJ 912, 914,915,916,917,918,919,999, CDF 924,928,929,966, DF 927,930,934,964, ER 906,909,910,911. (IP0782)".
31.07.1984TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 939 G" alteration complete: "replace trunnions and screw as used on water tanks suspension for hot and cold water tanks. Dwg. BC 12545B.I. ITEMS 6,7,8. ALL CARS. (IP0284)".
17.12.1986TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 939 G" alteration complete: "apply check letter to class & number of approximately 443 locomotives, passenger cars and rail cars. Classify Overland sleeping cars. (RS4173)".
05.02.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 939 G" alteration complete: "replace diaphragm side stem springs to increase closing force. Applicable drawings 3C-110 (IP0187)".
20.03.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 939 G" alteration complete: "installation of emergency key box. Applicable drawing 2C-190 (IP0387)".
26.08.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 939 G" alteration complete: "modification to buffer beam assy on all ip passenger cars as per drawing 2C.193 (IP0887)".
22.09.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 939 G" alteration: "modify air conditioning intake filters on IP passenger cars. Applicable drawings A2/24-CM-31 type and serial number of cars involved all air conditioned IP passenger cars. (IP0987)".
15.03.1988TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 939 G" alteration complete: "modify buffer beams and fit additional springs to either side of the coupler to increase the diaphragm compressive force on all stainless steel and carbon steel passenger cars. (RS4270)".
16.05.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 939 G" alteration complete: "fit 1.8 mm thick lead sheet to the floors of all standard gauge passenger cars, including I.P. cars. (RS4420)".
29.08.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 939 G"as having repair "air brake system complete".
29.08.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 939 G"as having repair "aux. brake reservoir complete".
29.08.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 939 G"as having repair "bogie complete".
29.08.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 939 G"as having repair "bridge plate assembly".
29.08.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 939 G"as having repair "complete triple valve - "W" OR "D&M".
29.08.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 939 G"as having repair "concertina(pass.)".
29.08.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 939 G"as having repair "coupler knuckle".
29.08.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 939 G"as having repair "draftgear complete heavy".
29.08.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 939 G"as having repair "hand brake assembly complete".
29.08.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 939 G"as having repair "side bearer".
29.08.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 939 G"as having repair "vestibule(pass.)".
02.10.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 939 G"as having repair "air conditioner compressor(pass.)".
02.10.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 939 G"as having repair "air conditioner condensor(pass.)".
02.10.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 939 G"as having repair "air conditioner motor(pass.)".
02.10.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 939 G"as having repair "battery box(pass.)".
02.10.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 939 G"as having repair "electrical control panel(pass.)".
02.10.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 939 G"as having repair "evaporator unit(pass.)".
02.10.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 939 G"as having repair "hot water tank(pass.)".
02.10.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 939 G"as having repair "lighting (interior)".
02.10.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 939 G"as having repair "refrigerator".
21.06.1990TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 939 G" alteration: "fit longer pin in passenger car jumper cable plugs. All passenger cars. (RS4518)".
06.01.1992TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 939 G"as having repair "wheel set".
14.05.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 939 G" alteration: "fit "Miner TCC 8000" constant contact sidebearers to all I.P. passenger cars to drawing C3-13. (RS4791)".
28.06.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 939 G" alteration: "on stainless steel passenger cars (IP & Ghan) remove temperature recording instrument from air conditioning control panel area. Remove associated pipe work. (RS4800)".
29.07.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 939 G" alteration: "modify all ip passenger cars with clasp braking system to a 2 pair brake block rigging system to general drawing c3-14. also modify all ghan cars. All IP & Ghan cars. (RS4808)".
03.08.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 939 G" alteration: "flush all existing water tanks on "Ghan" & "IP" passenger cars. Install one unit of twin "SOLO" water filtration system on each passenger car in accordance with specification on drawing A1/C8-16. All Ghan & IP pass. cars (RS4809)".
04.08.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 939 G" alteration: "install lateral restaint to buffer beams on all IP and Ghan rollingstock in accordance with Dwg no. A0/C8-11. (RS4812)".
1995Rebuilt as a "Holiday Lounge car".
17.02.1994TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 939 G" alteration: "replace existing airconditioning filter assemblies with "Pryocone" filter assemblies. All Ghan & IP cars. (RS4843)".
1.4.1997On Australian National passenger division operational list.
30.5.1997TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 939 G" in AN "Mainland Division".
Owner:"AN"
Operator:"C"
Length Over Headstocks:"22.9m"
Tare Weight:"41.3tonne"
Current Gauge:"Standard"
Gauge Restrictions:"S"
Bogie Configuration:"2X2"
Original Cost:"$113970"
Run Restriction:"Unrestricted on gauge(s) shown Inter or Intrastate"
Diagram Book Page No.:"NS 32"
Date Built:"07.05.1969"
Operating System:"IP Pool"
Intended Use:"Passengers"
Remarks:"Lounge 1st class;I.P.Cars"
BSG Code:"PSPL"
1.11.1997To Great Southern Railway.
2002-03Sold to a third party and "Leased Back" by Great Southern Railway [Serco Group Report].
-Refurbished with new internal layout and renamed "Red Gum Lounge". The former Bar area is now a cool room store with a single lounge room with tub chairs except for the vestibule end of the car where there are three tables each with seating for four provided. [jb]
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AFC 305 Dreamtime Lounge 14.6.1990

AFC 305 -- Dreamtime Lounge -- William Christie Gosse Outback Explorer Lounge

First class air conditioned stainless steel Comeng lounge car, contract No. 3562-1973.

1.3.1974Entered service. [rrc]
2.8.1974Remove ceilings and air ducting panels for installation of closed circuit colour TV. [rrc]
24.10.1974Removed colour TV and associated wiring as test unsuccessful. [rrc]
15.08.1980TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 305 T" alteration complete: "to provide storage cupboard to house carrying box which contains resuscitator kit. (11s80)".
28.10.1982TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 305 T" alteration complete: "installation of colour television and video cassette recorder. (24s82)".
08.02.1983TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 305 T" alteration: "manufacture and installation of display cabinet. (01s83)".
13.06.1986TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 305 T" alteration complete: "replace side stem springs on concertinas to increase closing force. (RS4128)".
17.12.1986TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 305 T" alteration complete: "apply check letter to class & number of approximately 443 locomotives, passenger cars and rail cars. Classify Overland sleeping cars. (RS4173)".
19.03.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 305 T" alteration complete: "installation of emergency key boxes to passenger cars. (RS4190)".
20.08.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 305 T" alteration complete: "modify buffer beam on carbon and stainless steel passenger cars. (RS4215)".
26.08.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 305 T" alteration: "modify air conditioning intake filters and frames (primary and secondary) on stainless steel and carbon steel passenger cars. (RS4213)".
15.03.1988TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 305 T" alteration complete: "modify buffer beams and fit additional springs to either side of the coupler to increase the diaphragm compressive force on all stainless steel and carbon steel passenger cars. (RS4270)".
05.04.1988TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 305 T" alteration complete: "Ghan passenger car exterior refurbishment. (a) fit Ghan logo to cars (b) fit vinyl stripe to cars (RS4279)".
26.07.1988TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 305 T" alteration complete: "Ghan" passenger car interior refurbishment. a. refurbish interior of all cars in accordance with drawings. b. reclassify CDF 265 to AOB 265. (RS4304)". New class: "AOB".
16.05.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 305 T" alteration complete: "fit 1.8 mm thick lead sheet to the floors of all standard gauge passenger cars, including I.P. cars. (RS4420)".
22.09.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 305 T"as having repair "floor sheeting".
22.09.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 305 T"as having repair "interior furbishings(pass.)".
22.09.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 305 T"as having repair "safety equipment (pass)".
22.09.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 305 T"as having repair "vehicle signs and brackets".
25.9.1989Refurbished for the Ghan and named the "Dreamtime Lounge".
21.06.1990TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 305 T" alteration: "fit longer pin in passenger car jumper cable plugs. All passenger cars. (RS4518)".
28.05.1991TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 305 T" alteration: "replace existing exhaust chokes on 132 no. "Ghan" "Trans-Australian" "Overland", "SS" & "SSA" cars to improve train handling. All std cars to be fitted with exhaust chokes to wh p/no. 2483 & the 3 no. relay braked cars are to be fitted with wh p/no. c-12740 exhaust chokes . this modification will increase brake cylinder exhaust timings from 6-9 secs to 26-28 secs. (RS4603)".
05.11.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 305 T"as having repair "wheel set".
16.08.1992TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 305 T"as having repair "wheel set".
28.06.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 305 T" alteration: "on stainless steel passenger cars (IP & Ghan) remove temperature recording instrument from air conditioning control panel area. Remove associated pipe work. (RS4800)".
29.07.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 305 T" alteration complete: "modify all ip passenger cars with clasp braking system to a 2 pair brake block rigging system to general drawing c3-14. also modify all ghan cars. All IP & Ghan cars. (RS4808)".
03.08.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 305 T" alteration: "flush all existing water tanks on "Ghan" & "IP" passenger cars. Install one unit of twin "SOLO" water filtration system on each passenger car in accordance with specification on drawing A1/C8-16. All Ghan & IP pass. cars (RS4809)".
04.08.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 305 T" alteration complete: "install lateral restaint to buffer beams on all IP and Ghan rollingstock in accordance with Dwg no. A0/C8-11. (RS4812)".
25.01.1994TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 305 T" alteration: "replace existing Star/Delta starter with clipsal starter. Install additional condenser fan contactor & upgrade other contactors. Install isolators to underframe motors. Install earth wire form main swbd to air con panel & rewire as per drawings. Ghan passenger cars. (RS4842)".
25.01.1994TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 305 T"as having repair "air brake system complete".
25.01.1994TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 305 T"as having repair "bogie bearers".
25.01.1994TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 305 T"as having repair "bogie brake rigging, levers & rods".
25.01.1994TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 305 T"as having repair "bogie clearance".
25.01.1994TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 305 T"as having repair "bogie complete".
25.01.1994TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 305 T"as having repair "brake spreader & hangers".
25.01.1994TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 305 T"as having repair "complete triple valve - "W" OR "D&M".
25.01.1994TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 305 T"as having repair "concertina(pass.)".
25.01.1994TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 305 T"as having repair "coupler complete".
25.01.1994TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 305 T"as having repair "coupler knuckle pin".
25.01.1994TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 305 T"as having repair "end frame member".
25.01.1994TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 305 T"as having repair "wear plates & saddles".
25.01.1994TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 305 T"as having repair "yoke pin".
17.02.1994TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 305 T" alteration: "replace existing airconditioning filter assemblies with "Pryocone" filter assemblies. All Ghan & IP cars. (RS4843)".
1.4.1997On Australian National passenger division operational list.
30.5.1997TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 305 T" in AN "Mainland Division".
Owner:"AN"
Operator:"C"
Length Over Headstocks:"22.9m"
Tare Weight:"41.3tonne"
Current Gauge:"Standard"
Gauge Restrictions:"S"
Bogie Configuration:"2X2"
Original Cost:"$164970"
Run Restriction:"Unrestricted on gauge(s) shown Inter or Intrastate"
Diagram Book Page No.:"NS 32"
Date Built:"01.03.1974"
Operating System:"Trans Pool"
Intended Use:"Passengers"
Remarks:"Lounge 1st class "Dreamtime lounge"
BSG Code:"PSTL"
1.11.1997To Great Southern Railway.
2002-03Sold to a third party and "Leased Back" by Great Southern Railway [Serco Group Report].
12.12.2006Damaged in derailment of Ghan at Ban Ban Springs.
7.2.2007Sent to Taree for repairs. [rpf].
2.2010Refurbished with new internal layout and renamed "William Christie Gosse" Outback Explorer lounge car[railsa]
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AFC 306 -- Red Gum Lounge

First class air conditioned stainless steel Comeng lounge car, contract No. 3562-1973.

8.2.1974Entered service. [rrc]
23.12.1981Recovered lounge chairs. [rrc]
19.5.1983Installed video and colour TV. [rrc]
15.08.1980TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 306 F" alteration complete: "to provide storage cupboard to house carrying box which contains resuscitator kit. (11s80)".
28.10.1982TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 306 F" alteration complete: "installation of colour television and video cassette recorder. (24s82)".
08.02.1983TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 306 F" alteration: "manufacture and installation of display cabinet. (01s83)".
13.06.1986TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 306 F" alteration complete: "replace side stem springs on concertinas to increase closing force. (RS4128)".
17.12.1986TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 306 F" alteration complete: "apply check letter to class & number of approximately 443 locomotives, passenger cars and rail cars. Classify Overland sleeping cars. (RS4173)".
19.03.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 306 F" alteration complete: "installation of emergency key boxes to passenger cars. (RS4190)".
20.08.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 306 F" alteration complete: "modify buffer beam on carbon and stainless steel passenger cars. (RS4215)".
26.08.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 306 F" alteration: "modify air conditioning intake filters and frames (primary and secondary) on stainless steel and carbon steel passenger cars. (RS4213)".
15.03.1988TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 306 F" alteration complete: "modify buffer beams and fit additional springs to either side of the coupler to increase the diaphragm compressive force on all stainless steel and carbon steel passenger cars. (RS4270)".
16.05.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 306 F" alteration: "fit 1.8 mm thick lead sheet to the floors of all standard gauge passenger cars, including I.P. cars. (RS4420)".
07.06.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 306 F"as having repair "wheel set".
21.06.1990TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 306 F" alteration: "fit longer pin in passenger car jumper cable plugs. All passenger cars. (RS4518)".
20.02.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 306 F"as having repair "wheel set".
28.05.1991TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 306 F" alteration: "replace existing exhaust chokes on 132 no. "Ghan" "Trans-Australian" "Overland", "SS" & "SSA" cars to improve train handling. All std cars to be fitted with exhaust chokes to wh p/no. 2483 & the 3 no. relay braked cars are to be fitted with wh p/no. c-12740 exhaust chokes . this modification will increase brake cylinder exhaust timings from 6-9 secs to 26-28 secs. (RS4603)".
10.12.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 306 F"as having repair "air brake system complete".
10.12.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 306 F"as having repair "aux. brake reservoir complete".
10.12.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 306 F"as having repair "bogie clearance".
10.12.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 306 F"as having repair "bogie complete".
10.12.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 306 F"as having repair "bridge plate assembly".
10.12.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 306 F"as having repair "complete triple valve - "W" OR "D&M".
10.12.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 306 F"as having repair "concertina(pass.)".
10.12.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 306 F"as having repair "coupler knuckle pin".
10.12.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 306 F"as having repair "coupler knuckle".
10.12.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 306 F"as having repair "draftgear complete heavy".
10.12.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 306 F"as having repair "end complete".
10.12.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 306 F"as having repair "hand brake assembly complete".
10.12.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 306 F"as having repair "vestibule(pass.)".
10.12.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 306 F"as having repair "wheel set".
10.12.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 306 F"as having repair "yoke pin".
7.1992Fitted with Indian Pacific name boards.
14.05.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 306 F" alteration: "fit "Miner TCC 8000" constant contact sidebearers to all I.P. passenger cars to drawing C3-13. (RS4791)".
28.06.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 306 F" alteration: "on stainless steel passenger cars (IP & Ghan) remove temperature recording instrument from air conditioning control panel area. Remove associated pipe work. (RS4800)".
29.07.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 306 F" alteration: "modify all ip passenger cars with clasp braking system to a 2 pair brake block rigging system to general drawing c3-14. also modify all ghan cars. All IP & Ghan cars. (RS4808)".
03.08.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 306 F" alteration: "flush all existing water tanks on "Ghan" & "IP" passenger cars. Install one unit of twin "SOLO" water filtration system on each passenger car in accordance with specification on drawing A1/C8-16. All Ghan & IP pass. cars (RS4809)".
04.08.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 306 F" alteration: "install lateral restaint to buffer beams on all IP and Ghan rollingstock in accordance with Dwg no. A0/C8-11. (RS4812)".
17.02.1994TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 306 F" alteration: "replace existing airconditioning filter assemblies with "Pryocone" filter assemblies. All Ghan & IP cars. (RS4843)".
1995Rebuilt as a "Holiday Lounge car".
1.4.1997On Australian National passenger division operational list.
30.5.1997TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 306 F" in AN "Mainland Division".
Owner:"AN"
Operator:"C"
Length Over Headstocks:"22.9m"
Tare Weight:"41.3tonne"
Current Gauge:"Standard"
Gauge Restrictions:"S"
Bogie Configuration:"2X2"
Original Cost:"$164970"
Run Restriction:"Unrestricted on gauge(s) shown Inter or Intrastate"
Diagram Book Page No.:"NS 32"
Date Built:"08.02.1974"
Operating System:"IP Pool"
Intended Use:"Passengers"
Remarks:"Lounge 1st Class"
BSG Code:"PSPL"
1.11.1997To Great Southern Railway.
2002-03Sold to a third party and "Leased Back" by Great Southern Railway [Serco Group Report].
1.2.2004On first "Ghan" to Darwin.
2010Refurbished with new internal layout and renamed "Red Gum Lounge". The former Bar area is now a cool room store with a single lounge room with tub chairs except for the vestibule end of the car where there are three tables each with seating for four provided. [jb]
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16.10.1992 Keswick - 75th Anniversary Trans - lounge AFC307 interior

AFC 307 -- Silver City Lounge -- Robert Burke & William Wills Outback Explorer Lounge

First class air conditioned stainless steel Comeng lounge car, contract No. 3562-1973.

29.3.1974Entered service. [rrc]
10.2.1984Video cabinet fitted. [rrc]
15.08.1980TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 307 Y" alteration complete: "to provide storage cupboard to house carrying box which contains resuscitator kit. (11s80)".
28.10.1982TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 307 Y" alteration complete: "installation of colour television and video cassette recorder. (24s82)".
08.02.1983TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 307 Y" alteration complete: "manufacture and installation of display cabinet. (01s83)".
13.06.1986TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 307 Y" alteration complete: "replace side stem springs on concertinas to increase closing force. (RS4128)".
17.12.1986TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 307 Y" alteration complete: "apply check letter to class & number of approximately 443 locomotives, passenger cars and rail cars. Classify Overland sleeping cars. (RS4173)".
19.03.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 307 Y" alteration complete: "installation of emergency key boxes to passenger cars. (RS4190)".
20.08.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 307 Y" alteration complete: "modify buffer beam on carbon and stainless steel passenger cars. (RS4215)".
26.08.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 307 Y" alteration complete: "modify air conditioning intake filters and frames (primary and secondary) on stainless steel and carbon steel passenger cars. (RS4213)".
15.03.1988TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 307 Y" alteration complete: "modify buffer beams and fit additional springs to either side of the coupler to increase the diaphragm compressive force on all stainless steel and carbon steel passenger cars. (RS4270)".
16.05.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 307 Y" alteration complete: "fit 1.8 mm thick lead sheet to the floors of all standard gauge passenger cars, including I.P. cars. (RS4420)".
21.06.1990TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 307 Y" alteration complete: "fit longer pin in passenger car jumper cable plugs. All passenger cars. (RS4518)".
28.05.1991TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 307 Y" alteration complete: "replace existing exhaust chokes on 132 no. "Ghan" "Trans-Australian" "Overland", "SS" & "SSA" cars to improve train handling. All std cars to be fitted with exhaust chokes to wh p/no. 2483 & the 3 no. relay braked cars are to be fitted with wh p/no. c-12740 exhaust chokes . this modification will increase brake cylinder exhaust timings from 6-9 secs to 26-28 secs. (RS4603)".
08.09.1992TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 307 Y"as having repair "wheel set".
14.05.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 307 Y" alteration complete: "fit "Miner TCC 8000" constant contact sidebearers to all I.P. passenger cars to drawing C3-13. (RS4791)".
28.06.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 307 Y" alteration complete: "on stainless steel passenger cars (IP & Ghan) remove temperature recording instrument from air conditioning control panel area. Remove associated pipe work. (RS4800)".
29.07.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 307 Y" alteration complete: "modify all ip passenger cars with clasp braking system to a 2 pair brake block rigging system to general drawing c3-14. also modify all ghan cars. All IP & Ghan cars. (RS4808)".
03.08.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 307 Y" alteration complete: "flush all existing water tanks on "Ghan" & "IP" passenger cars. Install one unit of twin "SOLO" water filtration system on each passenger car in accordance with specification on drawing A1/C8-16. All Ghan & IP pass. cars (RS4809)".
04.08.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 307 Y" alteration complete: "install lateral restaint to buffer beams on all IP and Ghan rollingstock in accordance with Dwg no. A0/C8-11. (RS4812)".
17.02.1994TIMS/WMS: passenger car "AFC 307 Y" alteration complete: "replace existing airconditioning filter assemblies with "Pryocone" filter assemblies. All Ghan & IP cars. (RS4843)".
8.4.1995Rebuilt with smoking compartment, as part of Indian Pacific upgrade. Named "Silver City Lounge".
08.04.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 307 Y"as having repair "A/C air filtration".
08.04.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 307 Y"as having repair "A/C pipework/annacondas".
08.04.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 307 Y"as having repair "bogie bearers".
08.04.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 307 Y"as having repair "bogie brake rigging, levers & rods".
08.04.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 307 Y"as having repair "brake spreader & hangers".
08.04.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 307 Y"as having repair "cold water tank(pass.)".
08.04.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 307 Y"as having repair "concertina(pass.)".
08.04.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 307 Y"as having repair "electrical cabling".
08.04.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 307 Y"as having repair "end frame member".
08.04.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 307 Y"as having repair "evaporator unit(pass.)".
08.04.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 307 Y"as having repair "floor sheeting".
08.04.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 307 Y"as having repair "refrig & air con gauges".
08.04.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 307 Y"as having repair "water filters".
1.4.1997On Australian National passenger division operational list.
30.5.1997TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "AFC 307 Y" in AN "Mainland Division".
Owner:"AN"
Operator:"C"
Length Over Headstocks:"22.9m"
Tare Weight:"41.3tonne"
Current Gauge:"Standard"
Gauge Restrictions:"S"
Bogie Configuration:"2X2"
Original Cost:"$164970"
Run Restriction:"Unrestricted on gauge(s) shown Inter or Intrastate"
Diagram Book Page No.:"NS 32"
Date Built:"29.03.1974"
Operating System:"IP Pool"
Intended Use:"Passengers"
Remarks:"Lounge 1st Class"
BSG Code:"PSPL"
1.11.1997To Great Southern Railway.
2002-03Sold to a third party and "Leased Back" by Great Southern Railway [Serco Group Report].
-Refubished as "Robert Burke & William Wills" Outback Explorer Lounge.[jb]
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