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ARL 246 to 250, 261 to 263, 289 to 293, 308 to 310, 320 to 326
(920 to 923, 925, 947, 961 to 963, 990, 992)

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Stainless steel, air conditioned, first class twinette sleeping car built by "Commonwealth Engineering".

Each car has nine sleeping compartments and a conductors compartment. The passenger compartments have a 3 seater lounge, converting to upper and lower sleeping berths at night complete with pillows, sheets and quilts or blankets. An en-suite with shower, wash basin, toilet, towels and face washers is accessable from within the cabin. Each compartment also has wardrobes, 3 pin 240 V AC power point, full length mirror, reading lamps, foldaway table, chilled water dispenser, luggage storage space and conductor call button.

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26.1.2002 Keswick - ARL246 28.7.2002- Keswick - ARL 246

ARL 246 -- Tarcoola Car

Stainless steel, air conditioned, first class twinette sleeping car built by "Commonwealth Engineering". Contract No. 2904-1967-8.

7.2.1969Entered service. [rrc]
8.2.1969On loan to VR from 8.2.1969 to 2.1970 on account of violet town collision.
17.02.1982TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 246 M" alteration complete: "removal of torsion springs from berth flap assembly upper and lower berths. (05s82)".
27.08.1982TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 246 M" alteration: "modify handbrake pulley on stainless steel cars. (16s82)".
04.06.1984TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 246 M" alteration: "alteration to vestible entrance flaps. (C2069)".
10.03.1986TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 246 M" alteration complete: "fit telescopic gas spring to vestibule flap of stainless steel passenger cars. ARL, ARM, ARJ, BRJ, ER, SSA. (RS4109)".
13.06.1986TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 246 M" alteration complete: "replace side stem springs on concertinas to increase closing force. (RS4128)".
17.12.1986TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 246 M" 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 "ARL 246 M" alteration complete: "installation of emergency key boxes to passenger cars. (RS4190)".
20.08.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 246 M" alteration complete: "modify buffer beam on carbon and stainless steel passenger cars. (RS4215)".
26.08.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 246 M" 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 "ARL 246 M" alteration: "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 "ARL 246 M" alteration complete: "Ghan passenger car exterior refurbishment. (a) fit Ghan logo to cars (b) fit vinyl stripe to cars (RS4279)".
01.07.1988TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 246 M" alteration complete: "fit existing shower mixing valve with chrome breach piece 133mm centres to all shower compartments. AG, BG, BA, BRG, ARJ, ARL, ARM, ER. (RS4290)".
26.07.1988TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 246 M" alteration: ""Ghan" passenger car interior refurbishment. a. refurbish interior of all cars in accordance with drawings.
16.05.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 246 M" alteration: "fit 1.8 mm thick lead sheet to the floors of all standard gauge passenger cars, including I.P. cars. (RS4420)".
15.9.1989Interior refurbished for Ghan use, colour stripes, and car named "Tarcoola Car".
31.10.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 246 M" alteration: "installation of electric hot water urn (urnie urn 7.5 litre) and water filter to conductor"s compartment. ARJ, ARL, ARM, BRG, BRJ passenger cars. (RS4456)".
30.11.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 246 M" alteration: "relocate ceiling mould screw, compartment side of corridor. screw between indicator light and compartment door to be relocated 25 mm closer to compartment door, due to electrical wiring in corridor partition. ARL, ARM, ER (RS4461)".
21.06.1990TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 246 M" alteration: "fit longer pin in passenger car jumper cable plugs. all passenger cars. (RS4518)".
28.05.1991TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 246 M" 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 . Tthis modification will increase brake cylinder exhaust timings from 6-9 secs to 26-28 secs. (RS4603)".
03.12.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 246 M"as having repair "wheel set".
02.06.1992TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 246 M"as having repair "wheel set".
05.12.1992TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 246 M"as having repair "wheel set".
28.06.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 246 M" alteration: "on stainless steel passenger cars (IP & Ghan) remove temperature recording instrument from air conditioning control panel area. remove associated pipe work. (RS4800)".
03.08.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 246 M" 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 "ARL 246 M" alteration: "install lateral restaint to buffer beams on all IP and Ghan rollingstock in accordance with dwg no. A0/C8-11. (RS4812)".
04.08.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 246 M" alteration: "install one gravity trap in each toilet chute on all I.P. and Ghan passenger cars in accordance with dwg no. A1/C8-10. (RS4811)".
07.12.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 246 M"as having repair "air brake system complete".
07.12.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 246 M"as having repair "bogie bearerS".
07.12.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 246 M"as having repair "bogie clearance".
07.12.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 246 M"as having repair "brake lever".
07.12.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 246 M"as having repair "coupler knuckle pin".
07.12.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 246 M"as having repair "draftgear complete heavy".
07.12.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 246 M"as having repair "yoke carrier".
07.12.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 246 M"as having repair "yoke pin".
25.01.1994TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 246 M" alteration: "replace existing star/delta starter with clipsal starter. Install additional condenser fan contactor & upgrade other contactors. Installl isolators to underframe motors. Install earth wire form main swbd to air con panel & rewire as per drawings. Ghan passenger cars. (RS4842)".
17.02.1994TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 246 M" 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 "ARL 246 M" in AN "Mainland Division".
Owner:"AN"
Operator:"D"
Length Over Headstocks:"22.9m"
Tare Weight:"47.8tonne"
Current Gauge:"Standard"
Gauge Restrictions:"S"
Bogie Configuration:"2X2"
Original Cost:"$186700"
Run Restriction:"Unrestricted on gauge(s) shown Inter or Intrastate"
Diagram Book Page No.:"NS 69"
Date Built:"07.02.1969"
Operating System:"Trans Pool"
Intended Use:"Passengers"
Remarks:"1st Class Twinette "TARCOOLA CAR""
BSG Code:"PSTT"
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.
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ARL 247 -- ARL 947 -- ARM 947

28.8.2005,Keswick - ARM947

Stainless steel, air conditioned, first class twinette sleeping car built by "Commonwealth Engineering". Contract No. 2904-1967-8.

24.9.1968Entered service as "ARL 247". [rrc]
19.7.1974Renumbered as Joint Stock "ARL 947" from "ARL 247" for Indian Pacific service. [rrc]
05.12.1979TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 947 B" alteration complete: "modification of cold water alcove door. Dwg. 3C 11A. ARL 920, 921, 922, 923, 925, 947, 961, 962, 963, 990, 992. ARM 951, 952, 953, 954, 987. (IP0779)".
10.12.1979TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 947 B" alteration complete: "alteration to wardrobe. DWG 2C 106A. ARL 920, 921, 922, 923, 925, 947, 961, 962, 963, 990, 992. ARM 951, 952, 953, 954, 987. (IP1179)".
10.12.1979TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 947 B" alteration: "modification to chilled water tank. DWG 2C 115A 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. (IP1079)".
10.12.1979TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 947 B" alteration complete: "modification to buffer beam assembly. DWG 3C 40A. ALL AFC, ARJ, ARL, ARM, BRG, BRJ, CDF, DF, ER, HGM, HM. (IP1279)".
12.08.1980TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 947 B" alteration complete: "installation of emergency tool box in conductors compartment. Dwgs. 2C 140, 2C 141, 2C 144. 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. (IP0680)".
20.08.1980TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 947 B" 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)".
09.01.1980TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 947 B" 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 "ARL 947 B" 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)".
30.09.1981TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 947 B" alteration complete: "installation of electric hot water urn in conductors compartment. DWG.1C 179. 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. (IP0481)".
17.02.1982TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 947 B" alteration complete: "removal of torsion springs from berth flap assembly upper and lower berths. ARL 920, 921, 922, 923, 925, 947, 961, 962, 963, 990, 992. ARM 951, 952, 953, 954, 987. (IP0482)".
15.05.1984TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 947 B" alteration complete: "alteration to vestibule entrance flaps. Dwg. 2C 173. 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, ER 906,909,910,911. (IP0184)".
7.1992Fitted with Indian Pacific name boards.
1995Refurbished with wood interior in Indian Pacific upgrade.
27.08.1982TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 947 B" 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 "ARL 947 B" alteration: "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 "ARL 947 B" 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 "ARL 947 B" alteration complete: "fit telescopic gas spring to entrance flap of stainless steel Passenger cars. Applicable drawings 2C-182 & 3C-111 (IP0287)".
05.02.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 947 B" alteration complete: "replace diaphragm side stem springs to increase closing force. Applicable drawings 3C-110 (IP0187)".
20.03.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 947 B" alteration complete: "installation of emergency key box. Applicable drawing 2C-190 (IP0387)".
11.06.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 947 B" alteration: "fit shower rose "conserva" low pressure shower rose part no. 56/203. When required to be replaced. Superseded by IP1087; (IP0687)".
26.08.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 947 B" alteration complete: "modification to buffer beam assy on all IP passenger cars as per drawing 2C.193 (IP0887)".
22.09.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 947 B" 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)".
09.12.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 947 B" alteration: "removal "ConservA" shower rose ip mod 6/87 fit inline flow restrictor and refit original shower rose. (IP1087)".
15.03.1988TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 947 B" 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)".
01.07.1988TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 947 B" alteration complete: "fit existing shower mixing valve with chrome breach piece 133mm centres to all shower compartments. AG, BG, BA, BRG, ARJ, ARL, ARM, ER. (RS4290)".
16.05.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 947 B" alteration: "fit 1.8 mm thick lead sheet to the floors of all standard gauge passenger cars, including I.P. cars. (RS4420)".
30.11.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 947 B" alteration: "relocate ceiling mould screw, compartment side of corridor. screw between indicator light and compartment door to be relocated 25 mm closer to compartment door, due to electrical wiring in corridor partition. ARL, ARM, ER (RS4461)".
21.06.1990TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 947 B" alteration: "fit longer pin in passenger car jumper cable plugs. all passenger cars. (RS4518)".
21.06.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 947 B"as having repair "air brake system complete".
21.06.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 947 B"as having repair "aux. brake reservoir complete".
21.06.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 947 B"as having repair "bogie bearerS".
21.06.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 947 B"as having repair "bogie clearance".
21.06.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 947 B"as having repair "bridge plate assembly".
21.06.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 947 B"as having repair "concertina(pass.)".
21.06.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 947 B"as having repair "coupler knuckle pin".
21.06.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 947 B"as having repair "coupler knuckle".
21.06.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 947 B"as having repair "draftgear complete heavy".
21.06.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 947 B"as having repair "hand brake assembly complete".
21.06.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 947 B"as having repair "vestibule(pass.)".
21.06.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 947 B"as having repair "wear plates & saddleS".
23.09.1992TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 947 B"as having repair "wheel set".
14.05.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 947 B" 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 "ARL 947 B" 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 "ARL 947 B" 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 "ARL 947 B" 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 "ARL 947 B" alteration: "install lateral restaint to buffer beams on all IP and Ghan rollingstock in accordance with dwg no. A0/C8-11. (RS4812)".
04.08.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 947 B" alteration: "install one gravity trap in each toilet chute on all I.P. and Ghan passenger cars in accordance with dwg no. A1/C8-10. (RS4811)".
17.02.1994TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 947 B" alteration: "replace existing airconditioning filter assemblies with "Pryocone" filter assemblies. All Ghan & IP cars. (RS4843)".
1.4.1997On Australian National passenger division stored list.
30.5.1997TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 947 B" in AN "Mainland Division".
Owner:"AN"
Operator:"C"
Length Over Headstocks:"22.9m"
Tare Weight:"47.8tonne"
Current Gauge:"Standard"
Gauge Restrictions:"S"
Bogie Configuration:"2X2"
Original Cost:"$197400"
Run Restriction:"Unrestricted on gauge(s) shown Inter or Intrastate"
Diagram Book Page No.:"NS 69"
Date Built:"24.09.1968"
Operating System:"IP Pool"
Intended Use:"Passengers"
Remarks:"1st Class Twinette;I.P.Cars"
BSG Code:"PSPT"
1.11.1997To Great Southern Railway.
2002-03Sold to a third party and "Leased Back" by Great Southern Railway [Serco Group Report].
9.2002Two centre compartments converted into one luxury compartment similar to "ARM". Classification unchanged.
-Recoded "ARM".
1.2.2004On first "Ghan" to Darwin.
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8.4.1990,ARL248 Oodnadatta car

ARL 248 -- Oodnadatta Car

Stainless steel, air conditioned, first class twinette sleeping car built by "Commonwealth Engineering". Contract No. 2904-1967-8.

7.2.1969Entered service. [rrc]
8.2.1969On loan to VR from 8.2.1969 to 2.1970 on account of violet town collision.
17.02.1982TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 248 H" alteration complete: "removal of torsion springs from berth flap assembly upper and lower berths. (05s82)".
27.08.1982TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 248 H" alteration: "modify handbrake pulley on stainless steel cars. (16s82)".
04.06.1984TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 248 H" alteration: "alteration to vestible entrance flaps. (C2069)".
10.03.1986TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 248 H" alteration: "fit telescopic gas spring to vestibule flap of stainless steel passenger cars. ARL, ARM, ARJ, BRJ, ER, SSA. (RS4109)".
13.06.1986TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 248 H" alteration complete: "replace side stem springs on concertinas to increase closing force. (RS4128)".
17.12.1986TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 248 H" 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 "ARL 248 H" alteration complete: "installation of emergency key boxes to passenger cars. (RS4190)".
20.08.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 248 H" alteration complete: "modify buffer beam on carbon and stainless steel passenger cars. (RS4215)".
26.08.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 248 H" 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 "ARL 248 H" alteration: "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 "ARL 248 H" alteration complete: "Ghan passenger car exterior refurbishment. (a) fit Ghan logo to cars (b) fit vinyl stripe to cars (RS4279)".
01.07.1988TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 248 H" alteration complete: "fit existing shower mixing valve with chrome breach piece 133mm centres to all shower compartments. AG, BG, BA, BRG, ARJ, ARL, ARM, ER. (RS4290)".
26.07.1988TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 248 H" alteration: "Ghan" passenger car interior refurbishment. a. refurbish interior of all cars in accordance with drawings.
16.12.1988Refinished in the Ghan colour scheme.
16.05.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 248 H" alteration: "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 "ARL 248 H"as having repair "air brake system complete".
22.09.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 248 H"as having repair "bridge plate assembly".
22.09.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 248 H"as having repair "complete triple valve - "W" OR "D&M".
22.09.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 248 H"as having repair "concertina(pass.)".
22.09.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 248 H"as having repair "coupler knuckle".
22.09.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 248 H"as having repair "draftgear complete heavy".
22.09.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 248 H"as having repair "hand brake assembly complete".
22.09.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 248 H"as having repair "side bearer".
31.10.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 248 H" alteration: "installation of electric hot water urn (urnie urn 7.5 litre) and water filter to conductor"s compartment. ARJ, ARL, ARM, BRG, BRJ passenger cars. (RS4456)".
30.11.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 248 H" alteration: "relocate ceiling mould screw, compartment side of corridor. screw between indicator light and compartment door to be relocated 25 mm closer to compartment door, due to electrical wiring in corridor partition. ARL, ARM, ER (RS4461)".
27.03.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 248 H"as having repair "air conditioner compressor(pass.)".
27.03.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 248 H"as having repair "air conditioner motor(pass.)".
27.03.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 248 H"as having repair "battery box(pass.)".
27.03.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 248 H"as having repair "battery charger(pass.)".
27.03.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 248 H"as having repair "electrical control panel(pass.)".
27.03.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 248 H"as having repair "evaporator unit(pass.)".
27.03.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 248 H"as having repair "exhaust fans(pass.)".
27.03.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 248 H"as having repair "hot water tank(pass.)".
27.03.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 248 H"as having repair "lighting (interior)".
27.03.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 248 H"as having repair "water cooler(pass.)".
21.06.1990TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 248 H" alteration: "fit longer pin in passenger car jumper cable plugs. all passenger cars. (RS4518)".
26.7.1990Interior refurbished for Ghan use, colour stripes, and car named "Oodnadatta Car".
28.05.1991TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 248 H" 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)".
12.02.1992TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 248 H"as having repair "wheel set".
28.06.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 248 H" 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 "ARL 248 H" 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 "ARL 248 H" 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 "ARL 248 H" alteration: "install lateral restaint to buffer beams on all IP and Ghan rollingstock in accordance with dwg no. A0/C8-11. (RS4812)".
04.08.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 248 H" alteration: "install one gravity trap in each toilet chute on all I.P. and Ghan passenger cars in accordance with dwg no. A1/C8-10. (RS4811)".
25.01.1994TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 248 H" alteration: "replace existing star/delta starter with clipsal starter. Install additional condenser fan contactor & upgrade other contactors. Installl isolators to underframe motors. Install earth wire form main swbd to air con panel & rewire as per drawings. Ghan passenger cars. (RS4842)".
17.02.1994TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 248 H" alteration: "replace existing airconditioning filter assemblies with "Pryocone" filter assemblies. All Ghan & IP cars. (RS4843)".
11.04.1994TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 248 H" alteration: "fit coupler lubrication dispensing unit using wick system on one end of car. Autocoupler at other end of car to be lubed using "rocol" a.s dry lubricant spray. Application procedure to be as follows: clean surfaces to be lubed using mineral turps. Build up required lube film by applying several thin films. ARL 248 (RS4817)".
30.5.1997TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 248 H" in AN "Mainland Division".
Owner:"AN"
Operator:"C"
Length Over Headstocks:"22.9m"
Tare Weight:"47.8tonne"
Current Gauge:"Standard"
Gauge Restrictions:"S"
Bogie Configuration:"2X2"
Original Cost:"$186700"
Run Restriction:"Unrestricted on gauge(s) shown Inter or Intrastate"
Diagram Book Page No.:"NS 69"
Date Built:"07.02.1969"
Operating System:"Trans Pool"
Intended Use:"Passengers"
Remarks:"1st Class Twinette "OODNADATTA CAR"
BSG Code:"PSTT"
1.4.1997On Australian National passenger division operational list.
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.
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5.8.1997 Keswick - ARL249 Plaque

ARL 249

Stainless steel, air conditioned, first class twinette sleeping car built by "Commonwealth Engineering". Contract No. 2904-1967-8.

25.9.1968Entered service. [rrc]
3.1969On loan to VR from 3.1969 to 2.1970 on account of violet town collision.
17.02.1982TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 249 Q" alteration complete: "removal of torsion springs from berth flap assembly upper and lower berths. (05s82)".
27.08.1982TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 249 Q" alteration complete: "modify handbrake pulley on stainless steel cars. (16s82)".
04.06.1984TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 249 Q" alteration complete: "alteration to vestible entrance flaps. (C2069)".
10.03.1986TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 249 Q" alteration complete: "fit telescopic gas spring to vestibule flap of stainless steel passenger cars. ARL, ARM, ARJ, BRJ, ER, SSA. (RS4109)".
13.06.1986TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 249 Q" alteration complete: "replace side stem springs on concertinas to increase closing force. (RS4128)".
17.12.1986TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 249 Q" 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 "ARL 249 Q" alteration complete: "installation of emergency key boxes to passenger cars. (RS4190)".
20.08.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 249 Q" alteration complete: "modify buffer beam on carbon and stainless steel passenger cars. (RS4215)".
26.08.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 249 Q" 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 "ARL 249 Q" 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)".
01.07.1988TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 249 Q" alteration complete: "fit existing shower mixing valve with chrome breach piece 133mm centres to all shower compartments. AG, BG, BA, BRG, ARJ, ARL, ARM, ER. (RS4290)".
16.05.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 249 Q" alteration complete: "fit 1.8 mm thick lead sheet to the floors of all standard gauge passenger cars, including I.P. cars. (RS4420)".
31.10.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 249 Q" alteration complete: "installation of electric hot water urn (urnie urn 7.5 litre) and water filter to conductor"s compartment. ARJ, ARL, ARM, BRG, BRJ passenger cars. (RS4456)".
30.11.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 249 Q" alteration complete: "relocate ceiling mould screw, compartment side of corridor. screw between indicator light and compartment door to be relocated 25 mm closer to compartment door, due to electrical wiring in corridor partition. ARL, ARM, ER (RS4461)".
21.06.1990TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 249 Q" alteration complete: "fit longer pin in passenger car jumper cable plugs. all passenger cars. (RS4518)".
28.05.1991TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 249 Q" 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)".
14.05.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 249 Q" 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 "ARL 249 Q" 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 "ARL 249 Q" 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 "ARL 249 Q" 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 "ARL 249 Q" alteration complete: "install lateral restaint to buffer beams on all IP and Ghan rollingstock in accordance with dwg no. A0/C8-11. (RS4812)".
04.08.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 249 Q" alteration complete: "install one gravity trap in each toilet chute on all I.P. and Ghan passenger cars in accordance with dwg no. A1/C8-10. (RS4811)".
17.02.1994TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 249 Q" alteration complete: "replace existing airconditioning filter assemblies with "Pryocone" filter assemblies. All Ghan & IP cars. (RS4843)".
24.12.1994TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 249 Q"as having repair "A/C air filtration".
24.12.1994TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 249 Q"as having repair "A/C pipework/annacondas".
24.12.1994TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 249 Q"as having repair "bogie bearers".
24.12.1994TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 249 Q"as having repair "bogie brake rigging, levers & rods".
24.12.1994TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 249 Q"as having repair "brake spreader & hangers".
24.12.1994TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 249 Q"as having repair "cold water tank(pass.)".
24.12.1994TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 249 Q"as having repair "concertina(pass.)".
24.12.1994TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 249 Q"as having repair "electrical cabling".
24.12.1994TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 249 Q"as having repair "end frame member".
24.12.1994TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 249 Q"as having repair "floor sheeting".
24.12.1994TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 249 Q"as having repair "handbrake handle".
24.12.1994TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 249 Q"as having repair "interior furbishings(pass.)".
24.12.1994TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 249 Q"as having repair "kitchen appliances(pass.)".
24.12.1994TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 249 Q"as having repair "refrig & air con gauges".
24.12.1994TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 249 Q"as having repair "toilets".
24.12.1994TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 249 Q"as having repair "water filters".
24.12.1994TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 249 Q"as having repair "water system".
12.1994Refurbished with wood interior for Indian Pacific - Theme: "Ocean"pl.
1.4.1997On Australian National passenger division operational list.
30.5.1997TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 249 Q" in AN "Mainland Division".
Owner:"AN"
Operator:"C"
Length Over Headstocks:"22.9m"
Tare Weight:"47.8tonne"
Current Gauge:"Standard"
Gauge Restrictions:"S"
Bogie Configuration:"2X2"
Original Cost:"$186700"
Run Restriction:"Unrestricted on gauge(s) shown Inter or Intrastate"
Diagram Book Page No.:"NS 69"
Date Built:"25.09.1968"
Operating System:"IP Pool"
Intended Use:"Passengers"
Remarks:"1st Class Twinette"
BSG Code:"PSPT"
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.
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ARL 250 at Port Augusta, circa 1969 ARL 250 14.6.1990

ARL 250 -- Kulgera Car

Stainless steel, air conditioned, first class twinette sleeping car built by "Commonwealth Engineering". Contract No. 2904-1967-8.

11.10.1968Entered service. [rrc]
17.02.1982TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 250 M" alteration complete: "removal of torsion springs from berth flap assembly upper and lower berths. (05s82)".
27.08.1982TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 250 M" alteration complete: "modify handbrake pulley on stainless steel cars. (16s82)".
04.06.1984TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 250 M" alteration: "alteration to vestible entrance flaps. (C2069)".
10.03.1986TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 250 M" alteration complete: "fit telescopic gas spring to vestibule flap of stainless steel passenger cars. ARL, ARM, ARJ, BRJ, ER, SSA. (RS4109)".
13.06.1986TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 250 M" alteration complete: "replace side stem springs on concertinas to increase closing force. (RS4128)".
17.12.1986TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 250 M" 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 "ARL 250 M" alteration complete: "installation of emergency key boxes to passenger cars. (RS4190)".
20.08.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 250 M" alteration complete: "modify buffer beam on carbon and stainless steel passenger cars. (RS4215)".
26.08.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 250 M" 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 "ARL 250 M" 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 "ARL 250 M" alteration complete: "Ghan passenger car exterior refurbishment. (a) fit Ghan logo to cars (b) fit vinyl stripe to cars (RS4279)".
01.07.1988TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 250 M" alteration complete: "fit existing shower mixing valve with chrome breach piece 133mm centres to all shower compartments. AG, BG, BA, BRG, ARJ, ARL, ARM, ER. (RS4290)".
26.07.1988TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 250 M" alteration complete: "Ghan" passenger car interior refurbishment. a. refurbish interior of all cars in accordance with drawings.
16.05.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 250 M" alteration complete: "fit 1.8 mm thick lead sheet to the floors of all standard gauge passenger cars, including I.P. cars. (RS4420)".
31.10.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 250 M" alteration complete: "installation of electric hot water urn (urnie urn 7.5 litre) and water filter to conductor"s compartment. ARJ, ARL, ARM, BRG, BRJ passenger cars. (RS4456)".
30.11.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 250 M" alteration: "relocate ceiling mould screw, compartment side of corridor. screw between indicator light and compartment door to be relocated 25 mm closer to compartment door, due to electrical wiring in corridor partition. ARL, ARM, ER (RS4461)".
14.12.1989Interior refurbished for Ghan use, colour stripes and car named "Kulgera Car".
15.12.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 250 M"as having repair "vehicle signs and brackets".
19.12.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 250 M"as having repair "air conditioner condensor(pass.)".
19.12.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 250 M"as having repair "air conditioner motor(pass.)".
19.12.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 250 M"as having repair "battery box(pass.)".
19.12.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 250 M"as having repair "electrical control panel(pass.)".
19.12.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 250 M"as having repair "evaporator unit(pass.)".
19.12.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 250 M"as having repair "exhaust fans(pass.)".
19.12.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 250 M"as having repair "hot water tank(pass.)".
19.12.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 250 M"as having repair "lighting (interior)".
19.12.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 250 M"as having repair "water cooler(pass.)".
21.06.1990TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 250 M" alteration: "fit longer pin in passenger car jumper cable plugs. all passenger cars. (RS4518)".
28.05.1991TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 250 M" 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)".
18.08.1992TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 250 M"as having repair "wheel set".
28.06.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 250 M" 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 "ARL 250 M" 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 "ARL 250 M" 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 "ARL 250 M" alteration: "install one gravity trap in each toilet chute on all I.P. and Ghan passenger cars in accordance with dwg no. A1/C8-10. (RS4811)".
04.08.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 250 M" alteration complete: "install lateral restaint to buffer beams on all IP and Ghan rollingstock in accordance with dwg no. A0/C8-11. (RS4812)".
10.08.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 250 M"as having repair "air brake system complete".
10.08.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 250 M"as having repair "bogie complete".
10.08.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 250 M"as having repair "brake pull rod".
10.08.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 250 M"as having repair "concertina(pass.)".
10.08.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 250 M"as having repair "coupler support plate and liner".
10.08.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 250 M"as having repair "draft gear pocket".
10.08.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 250 M"as having repair "end complete".
10.08.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 250 M"as having repair "end frame member".
10.08.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 250 M"as having repair "end hose".
10.08.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 250 M"as having repair "uncoupling rod assembly".
10.08.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 250 M"as having repair "wear plates & saddles".
10.08.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 250 M"as having repair "yoke complete".
10.08.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 250 M"as having repair "yoke pin".
10.08.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 250 M"as having repair "yoke support plate liner".
25.01.1994TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 250 M" alteration: "replace existing star/delta starter with clipsal starter. Install additional condenser fan contactor & upgrade other contactors. Installl isolators to underframe motors. Install earth wire form main swbd to air con panel & rewire as per drawings. Ghan passenger cars. (RS4842)".
17.02.1994TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 250 M" alteration: "replace existing airconditioning filter assemblies with "Pryocone" filter assemblies. All Ghan & IP cars. (RS4843)".
09.03.1994TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 250 M"as having repair "air brake system complete".
09.03.1994TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 250 M"as having repair "bogie bearers".
09.03.1994TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 250 M"as having repair "bogie brake rigging, levers & rods".
09.03.1994TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 250 M"as having repair "bogie clearance".
09.03.1994TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 250 M"as having repair "bogie complete".
09.03.1994TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 250 M"as having repair "brake spreader & hangers".
09.03.1994TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 250 M"as having repair "complete triple valve - "W" OR "D&M".
09.03.1994TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 250 M"as having repair "concertina(pass.)".
09.03.1994TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 250 M"as having repair "coupler complete".
09.03.1994TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 250 M"as having repair "coupler knuckle pin".
09.03.1994TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 250 M"as having repair "hand brake assembly complete".
09.03.1994TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 250 M"as having repair "handbrake handle".
09.03.1994TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 250 M"as having repair "kitchen appliances(pass.)".
1.4.1997On Australian National passenger division operational list.
30.5.1997TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 250 M" in AN "Mainland Division".
Owner:"AN"
Operator:"C"
Length Over Headstocks:"22.9m"
Tare Weight:"47.8tonne"
Current Gauge:"Standard"
Gauge Restrictions:"S"
Bogie Configuration:"2X2"
Original Cost:"$186700"
Run Restriction:"Unrestricted on gauge(s) shown Inter or Intrastate"
Diagram Book Page No.:"NS 69"
Date Built:"11.10.1968"
Operating System:"Trans Pool"
Intended Use:"Passengers"
Remarks:"1st Class Twinette "KULGERA CAR"
BSG Code:"PSTT"
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.
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21.4.1992,Keswick - sleeper ARL961

ARL 261 -- ARL 961

Stainless steel, air conditioned, first class twinette sleeping car built by "Commonwealth Engineering". Contract No. 3068-1969.

5.2.1970Entered service as "ARL 261". [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 "ARL 961" from "ARL 261" for Indian Pacific service.
05.12.1979TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 961 J" alteration complete: "modification of cold water alcove door. Dwg. 3C 11A. ARL 920, 921, 922, 923, 925, 947, 961, 962, 963, 990, 992. ARM 951, 952, 953, 954, 987. (IP0779)".
10.12.1979TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 961 J" alteration: "modification to chilled water tank. DWG 2C 115A 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. (IP1079)".
10.12.1979TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 961 J" alteration complete: "alteration to wardrobe. DWG 2C 106A. ARL 920, 921, 922, 923, 925, 947, 961, 962, 963, 990, 992. ARM 951, 952, 953, 954, 987. (IP1179)".
10.12.1979TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 961 J" 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 "ARL 961 J" 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 "ARL 961 J" 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)".
12.08.1980TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 961 J" alteration complete: "installation of emergency tool box in conductors compartment. Dwgs. 2C 140, 2C 141, 2C 144. 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. (IP0680)".
20.08.1980TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 961 J" 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)".
30.09.1981TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 961 J" alteration complete: "installation of electric hot water urn in conductors compartment. DWG.1C 179. 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. (IP0481)".
17.02.1982TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 961 J" alteration complete: "removal of torsion springs from berth flap assembly upper and lower berths. ARL 920, 921, 922, 923, 925, 947, 961, 962, 963, 990, 992. ARM 951, 952, 953, 954, 987. (IP0482)".
27.08.1982TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 961 J" 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)".
15.05.1984TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 961 J" alteration complete: "alteration to vestibule entrance flaps. Dwg. 2C 173. 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, ER 906,909,910,911. (IP0184)".
31.07.1984TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 961 J" 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 "ARL 961 J" 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 "ARL 961 J" alteration complete: "fit telescopic gas spring to entrance flap of stainless steel Passenger cars. Applicable drawings 2C-182 & 3C-111 (IP0287)".
05.02.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 961 J" alteration complete: "replace diaphragm side stem springs to increase closing force. Applicable drawings 3C-110 (IP0187)".
20.03.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 961 J" alteration complete: "installation of emergency key box. Applicable drawing 2C-190 (IP0387)".
11.06.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 961 J" alteration complete: "fit shower rose "conserva" low pressure shower rose part no. 56/203. When required to be replaced. Superseded by IP1087; (IP0687)".
26.08.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 961 J" alteration complete: "modification to buffer beam assy on all IP passenger cars as per drawing 2C.193 (IP0887)".
22.09.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 961 J" 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)".
09.12.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 961 J" alteration complete: "removal "ConservA" shower rose ip mod 6/87 fit inline flow restrictor and refit original shower rose. (IP1087)".
15.03.1988TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 961 J" 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)".
01.07.1988TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 961 J" alteration complete: "fit existing shower mixing valve with chrome breach piece 133mm centres to all shower compartments. AG, BG, BA, BRG, ARJ, ARL, ARM, ER. (RS4290)".
16.05.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 961 J" alteration complete: "fit 1.8 mm thick lead sheet to the floors of all standard gauge passenger cars, including I.P. cars. (RS4420)".
30.11.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 961 J" alteration complete: "relocate ceiling mould screw, compartment side of corridor. screw between indicator light and compartment door to be relocated 25 mm closer to compartment door, due to electrical wiring in corridor partition. ARL, ARM, ER (RS4461)".
05.06.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 961 J"as having repair "wheel set".
21.06.1990TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 961 J" alteration complete: "fit longer pin in passenger car jumper cable plugs. all passenger cars. (RS4518)".
27.06.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 961 J"as having repair "wheel set".
28.10.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 961 J"as having repair "air brake system complete".
28.10.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 961 J"as having repair "aux. brake reservoir complete".
28.10.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 961 J"as having repair "bogie clearance".
28.10.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 961 J"as having repair "bogie complete".
28.10.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 961 J"as having repair "complete triple valve - "W" OR "D&M".
28.10.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 961 J"as having repair "coupler complete".
28.10.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 961 J"as having repair "coupler knuckle pin".
28.10.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 961 J"as having repair "coupler knuckle".
28.10.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 961 J"as having repair "draftgear complete heavy".
28.10.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 961 J"as having repair "end complete".
28.10.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 961 J"as having repair "hand brake assembly complete".
28.10.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 961 J"as having repair "vestibule(pass.)".
28.10.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 961 J"as having repair "vestibule(pass.)".
28.10.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 961 J"as having repair "wheel set".
28.10.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 961 J"as having repair "yoke complete".
28.10.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 961 J"as having repair "yoke pin".
27.04.1992TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 961 J"as having repair "wheel set".
06.07.1992TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 961 J"as having repair "wheel set".
10.09.1992TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 961 J"as having repair "air brake system complete".
10.09.1992TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 961 J"as having repair "bogie clearance".
10.09.1992TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 961 J"as having repair "branch pipe".
10.09.1992TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 961 J"as having repair "hand brake assembly complete".
25.09.1992TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 961 J"as having repair "air brake system complete".
25.09.1992TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 961 J"as having repair "bogie clearance".
25.09.1992TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 961 J"as having repair "bogie spring".
25.09.1992TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 961 J"as having repair "end complete".
25.09.1992TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 961 J"as having repair "hand brake assembly complete".
14.05.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 961 J" 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 "ARL 961 J" 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 "ARL 961 J" 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 "ARL 961 J" 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 "ARL 961 J" alteration complete: "install lateral restaint to buffer beams on all IP and Ghan rollingstock in accordance with dwg no. A0/C8-11. (RS4812)".
04.08.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 961 J" alteration complete: "install one gravity trap in each toilet chute on all I.P. and Ghan passenger cars in accordance with dwg no. A1/C8-10. (RS4811)".
17.02.1994TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 961 J" alteration complete: "replace existing airconditioning filter assemblies with "Pryocone" filter assemblies. All Ghan & IP cars. (RS4843)".
22.12.1994TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 961 J"as having repair "A/C air filtration".
22.12.1994TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 961 J"as having repair "A/C pipework/annacondas".
22.12.1994TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 961 J"as having repair "bogie bearers".
22.12.1994TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 961 J"as having repair "bogie brake rigging, levers & rods".
22.12.1994TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 961 J"as having repair "brake spreader & hangers".
22.12.1994TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 961 J"as having repair "cold water tank(pass.)".
22.12.1994TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 961 J"as having repair "concertina(pass.)".
22.12.1994TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 961 J"as having repair "electrical cabling".
22.12.1994TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 961 J"as having repair "end frame member".
22.12.1994TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 961 J"as having repair "evaporator unit(pass.)".
22.12.1994TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 961 J"as having repair "floor sheeting".
22.12.1994TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 961 J"as having repair "hot water tank(pass.)".
22.12.1994TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 961 J"as having repair "interior furbishings(pass.)".
22.12.1994TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 961 J"as having repair "refrig & air con gauges".
22.12.1994TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 961 J"as having repair "safety equipment (pass)".
22.12.1994TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 961 J"as having repair "toilets".
22.12.1994TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 961 J"as having repair "water filters".
22.12.1994TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 961 J"as having repair "water system".
12.1994Refurbished with wood interior in Indian Pacific upgrade - Theme: "Ocean"pl.
1.4.1997On Australian National passenger division operational list.
30.5.1997TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 961 J" in AN "Mainland Division".
Owner:"AN"
Operator:"C"
Length Over Headstocks:"22.9m"
Tare Weight:"47.8tonne"
Current Gauge:"Standard"
Gauge Restrictions:"S"
Bogie Configuration:"2X2"
Original Cost:"$197400"
Run Restriction:"Unrestricted on gauge(s) shown Inter or Intrastate"
Diagram Book Page No.:"NS 69"
Date Built:"05.02.1970"
Operating System:"IP Pool"
Intended Use:"Passengers"
Remarks:"1st Class Twinette;I.P.Cars"
BSG Code:"PSPT"
1.11.1997To Great Southern Railway.
2002-03Sold to a third party and "Leased Back" by Great Southern Railway [Serco Group Report].
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Keswick - ARL 962 - 18.11.1994

ARL 262 -- ARL 962

Stainless steel, air conditioned, first class twinette sleeping car built by "Commonwealth Engineering". Contract No. 3068-1969.

2.2.1970Entered service as "ARL 262". [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 "ARL 962" from "ARL 262" for Indian Pacific service.
05.12.1979TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 962 S" alteration complete: "modification of cold water alcove door. Dwg. 3C 11A. ARL 920, 921, 922, 923, 925, 947, 961, 962, 963, 990, 992. ARM 951, 952, 953, 954, 987. (IP0779)".
10.12.1979TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 962 S" alteration complete: "alteration to wardrobe. DWG 2C 106A. ARL 920, 921, 922, 923, 925, 947, 961, 962, 963, 990, 992. ARM 951, 952, 953, 954, 987. (IP1179)".
10.12.1979TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 962 S" alteration complete: "modification to buffer beam assembly. DWG 3C 40A. ALL AFC, ARJ, ARL, ARM, BRG, BRJ, CDF, DF, ER, HGM, HM. (IP1279)".
10.12.1979TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 962 S" alteration complete: "modification to chilled water tank. DWG 2C 115A 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. (IP1079)".
09.01.1980TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 962 S" 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 "ARL 962 S" 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)".
12.08.1980TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 962 S" alteration complete: "installation of emergency tool box in conductors compartment. Dwgs. 2C 140, 2C 141, 2C 144. 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. (IP0680)".
20.08.1980TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 962 S" 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)".
30.09.1981TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 962 S" alteration complete: "installation of electric hot water urn in conductors compartment. DWG.1C 179. 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. (IP0481)".
17.02.1982TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 962 S" alteration complete: "removal of torsion springs from berth flap assembly upper and lower berths. ARL 920, 921, 922, 923, 925, 947, 961, 962, 963, 990, 992. ARM 951, 952, 953, 954, 987. (IP0482)".
27.08.1982TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 962 S" 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)".
15.05.1984TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 962 S" alteration complete: "alteration to vestibule entrance flaps. Dwg. 2C 173. 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, ER 906,909,910,911. (IP0184)".
31.07.1984TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 962 S" alteration: "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 "ARL 962 S" 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 "ARL 962 S" alteration complete: "fit telescopic gas spring to entrance flap of stainless steel Passenger cars. Applicable drawings 2C-182 & 3C-111 (IP0287)".
05.02.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 962 S" alteration complete: "replace diaphragm side stem springs to increase closing force. Applicable drawings 3C-110 (IP0187)".
20.03.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 962 S" alteration complete: "installation of emergency key box. Applicable drawing 2C-190 (IP0387)".
11.06.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 962 S" alteration complete: "fit shower rose "conserva" low pressure shower rose part no. 56/203. When required to be replaced. Superseded by IP1087; (IP0687)".
26.08.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 962 S" alteration complete: "modification to buffer beam assy on all IP passenger cars as per drawing 2C.193 (IP0887)".
22.09.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 962 S" 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)".
09.12.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 962 S" alteration: "removal "ConservA" shower rose ip mod 6/87 fit inline flow restrictor and refit original shower rose. (IP1087)".
1988Used on the Brisbane Expo Express.
15.03.1988TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 962 S" alteration: "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)".
01.07.1988TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 962 S" alteration complete: "fit existing shower mixing valve with chrome breach piece 133mm centres to all shower compartments. AG, BG, BA, BRG, ARJ, ARL, ARM, ER. (RS4290)".
16.05.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 962 S" alteration: "fit 1.8 mm thick lead sheet to the floors of all standard gauge passenger cars, including I.P. cars. (RS4420)".
30.11.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 962 S" alteration: "relocate ceiling mould screw, compartment side of corridor. screw between indicator light and compartment door to be relocated 25 mm closer to compartment door, due to electrical wiring in corridor partition. ARL, ARM, ER (RS4461)".
14.12.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 962 S"as having repair "air brake system complete".
14.12.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 962 S"as having repair "bogie bearers".
14.12.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 962 S"as having repair "bogie clearance".
14.12.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 962 S"as having repair "bogie wear plates".
14.12.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 962 S"as having repair "branch pipe".
14.12.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 962 S"as having repair "hand brake assembly complete".
21.06.1990TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 962 S" alteration: "fit longer pin in passenger car jumper cable plugs. all passenger cars. (RS4518)".
19.02.1992TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 962 S"as having repair "wheel set".
14.05.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 962 S" 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 "ARL 962 S" alteration: "on stainless steel passenger cars (IP & Ghan) remove temperature recording instrument from air conditioning control panel area. remove associated pipe work. (RS4800)".
14.07.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 962 S"as having repair "air brake system complete".
14.07.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 962 S"as having repair "other brake cylinder complete".
14.07.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 962 S"as having repair "train pipe".
14.07.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 962 S"as having repair "vehicle stencils".
14.07.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 962 S"as having repair "wheel set".
29.07.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 962 S" 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 "ARL 962 S" 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 "ARL 962 S" alteration: "install lateral restaint to buffer beams on all IP and Ghan rollingstock in accordance with dwg no. A0/C8-11. (RS4812)".
04.08.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 962 S" alteration: "install one gravity trap in each toilet chute on all I.P. and Ghan passenger cars in accordance with dwg no. A1/C8-10. (RS4811)".
17.02.1994TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 962 S" alteration: "replace existing airconditioning filter assemblies with "Pryocone" filter assemblies. All Ghan & IP cars. (RS4843)".
16.12.1994To Port Augusta for asbestos removal and refurbished with wood interior as part of Indian Pacific upgrade.
5.1995Reentered service after upgrade - Theme: "Sturt Desert PeA"pl
1.4.1997On Australian National passenger division operational list.
30.5.1997TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 962 S" in AN "Mainland Division".
Owner:"AN"
Operator:"C"
Length Over Headstocks:"22.9m"
Tare Weight:"47.8tonne"
Current Gauge:"Standard"
Gauge Restrictions:"S"
Bogie Configuration:"2X2"
Original Cost:"$197400"
Run Restriction:"Unrestricted on gauge(s) shown Inter or Intrastate"
Diagram Book Page No.:"NS 69"
Date Built:"02.02.1970"
Operating System:"IP Pool"
Intended Use:"Passengers"
Remarks:"1st Class Twinette;I.P.Cars"
BSG Code:"PSPT"
1.11.1997To Great Southern Railway.
2002-03Sold to a third party and "Leased Back" by Great Southern Railway [Serco Group Report].
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27.11.1996 Keswick - ARL963

ARL 263 -- ARL 963

Stainless steel, air conditioned, first class twinette sleeping car built by "Commonwealth Engineering". Contract No. 3068-1969.

13.2.1970Entered service as "ARL 263". [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 "ARL 963" from "ARL 263" for Indian Pacific service.
05.12.1979TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 963 E" alteration complete: "modification of cold water alcove door. Dwg. 3C 11A. ARL 920, 921, 922, 923, 925, 947, 961, 962, 963, 990, 992. ARM 951, 952, 953, 954, 987. (IP0779)".
10.12.1979TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 963 E" alteration complete: "alteration to wardrobe. DWG 2C 106A. ARL 920, 921, 922, 923, 925, 947, 961, 962, 963, 990, 992. ARM 951, 952, 953, 954, 987. (IP1179)".
10.12.1979TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 963 E" alteration complete: "modification to buffer beam assembly. DWG 3C 40A. ALL AFC, ARJ, ARL, ARM, BRG, BRJ, CDF, DF, ER, HGM, HM. (IP1279)".
10.12.1979TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 963 E" alteration complete: "modification to chilled water tank. DWG 2C 115A 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. (IP1079)".
09.01.1980TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 963 E" 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 "ARL 963 E" 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)".
12.08.1980TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 963 E" alteration complete: "installation of emergency tool box in conductors compartment. Dwgs. 2C 140, 2C 141, 2C 144. 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. (IP0680)".
20.08.1980TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 963 E" 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)".
30.09.1981TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 963 E" alteration complete: "installation of electric hot water urn in conductors compartment. DWG.1C 179. 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. (IP0481)".
17.02.1982TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 963 E" alteration complete: "removal of torsion springs from berth flap assembly upper and lower berths. ARL 920, 921, 922, 923, 925, 947, 961, 962, 963, 990, 992. ARM 951, 952, 953, 954, 987. (IP0482)".
27.08.1982TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 963 E" 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)".
15.05.1984TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 963 E" alteration complete: "alteration to vestibule entrance flaps. Dwg. 2C 173. 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, ER 906,909,910,911. (IP0184)".
31.07.1984TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 963 E" alteration: "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 "ARL 963 E" 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 "ARL 963 E" alteration: "replace diaphragm side stem springs to increase closing force. Applicable drawings 3C-110 (IP0187)".
05.02.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 963 E" alteration complete: "fit telescopic gas spring to entrance flap of stainless steel Passenger cars. Applicable drawings 2C-182 & 3C-111 (IP0287)".
20.03.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 963 E" alteration complete: "installation of emergency key box. Applicable drawing 2C-190 (IP0387)".
11.06.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 963 E" alteration complete: "fit shower rose "conserva" low pressure shower rose part no. 56/203. When required to be replaced. Superseded by IP1087; (IP0687)".
26.08.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 963 E" alteration: "modification to buffer beam assy on all IP passenger cars as per drawing 2C.193 (IP0887)".
22.09.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 963 E" 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)".
09.12.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 963 E" alteration: "removal "ConservA" shower rose ip mod 6/87 fit inline flow restrictor and refit original shower rose. (IP1087)".
15.03.1988TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 963 E" alteration: "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)".
01.07.1988TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 963 E" alteration: "fit existing shower mixing valve with chrome breach piece 133mm centres to all shower compartments. AG, BG, BA, BRG, ARJ, ARL, ARM, ER. (RS4290)".
16.05.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 963 E" alteration: "fit 1.8 mm thick lead sheet to the floors of all standard gauge passenger cars, including I.P. cars. (RS4420)".
30.11.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 963 E" alteration: "relocate ceiling mould screw, compartment side of corridor. screw between indicator light and compartment door to be relocated 25 mm closer to compartment door, due to electrical wiring in corridor partition. ARL, ARM, ER (RS4461)".
21.06.1990TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 963 E" alteration: "fit longer pin in passenger car jumper cable plugs. all passenger cars. (RS4518)".
14.05.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 963 E" 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 "ARL 963 E" 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 "ARL 963 E" 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 "ARL 963 E" 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 "ARL 963 E" alteration: "install lateral restaint to buffer beams on all IP and Ghan rollingstock in accordance with dwg no. A0/C8-11. (RS4812)".
04.08.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 963 E" alteration: "install one gravity trap in each toilet chute on all I.P. and Ghan passenger cars in accordance with dwg no. A1/C8-10. (RS4811)".
17.02.1994TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 963 E" 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 "ARL 963 E" in AN "Mainland Division".
Owner:"AN"
Operator:"C"
Length Over Headstocks:"22.9m"
Tare Weight:"47.8tonne"
Current Gauge:"Standard"
Gauge Restrictions:"S"
Bogie Configuration:"2X2"
Original Cost:"$197400"
Run Restriction:"Unrestricted on gauge(s) shown Inter or Intrastate"
Diagram Book Page No.:"NS 69"
Date Built:"13.02.1970"
Operating System:"IP Pool"
Intended Use:"Passengers"
Remarks:"1st Class Twinette;I.P.Cars"
BSG Code:"PSPT"
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.
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27.11.1996 Keswick - ARL289

ARL 289

Stainless steel, air conditioned, first class twinette sleeping car built by "Commonwealth Engineering". Contract No. 3391-1972.

7.7.1972Entered service. [rrc]
17.02.1982TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 289 C" alteration complete: "removal of torsion springs from berth flap assembly upper and lower berths. (05s82)".
27.08.1982TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 289 C" alteration: "modify handbrake pulley on stainless steel cars. (16s82)".
04.06.1984TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 289 C" alteration complete: "alteration to vestible entrance flaps. (C2069)".
10.03.1986TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 289 C" alteration complete: "fit telescopic gas spring to vestibule flap of stainless steel passenger cars. ARL, ARM, ARJ, BRJ, ER, SSA. (RS4109)".
13.06.1986TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 289 C" alteration complete: "replace side stem springs on concertinas to increase closing force. (RS4128)".
17.12.1986TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 289 C" 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 "ARL 289 C" alteration complete: "installation of emergency key boxes to passenger cars. (RS4190)".
20.08.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 289 C" alteration complete: "modify buffer beam on carbon and stainless steel passenger cars. (RS4215)".
26.08.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 289 C" 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 "ARL 289 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)".
01.07.1988TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 289 C" alteration: "fit existing shower mixing valve with chrome breach piece 133mm centres to all shower compartments. AG, BG, BA, BRG, ARJ, ARL, ARM, ER. (RS4290)".
16.05.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 289 C" alteration: "fit 1.8 mm thick lead sheet to the floors of all standard gauge passenger cars, including I.P. cars. (RS4420)".
31.10.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 289 C" alteration complete: "installation of electric hot water urn (urnie urn 7.5 litre) and water filter to conductor"s compartment. ARJ, ARL, ARM, BRG, BRJ passenger cars. (RS4456)".
30.11.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 289 C" alteration: "relocate ceiling mould screw, compartment side of corridor. screw between indicator light and compartment door to be relocated 25 mm closer to compartment door, due to electrical wiring in corridor partition. ARL, ARM, ER (RS4461)".
21.06.1990TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 289 C" alteration: "fit longer pin in passenger car jumper cable plugs. all passenger cars. (RS4518)".
14.08.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 289 C"as having repair "wheel set".
28.05.1991TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 289 C" 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)".
6.1992Fitted with Indian Pacific name boards.
24.02.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 289 C" alteration: "remove sterilising lamp from the shower/toilet cubicle adjacent the conductors compartment of the "ARL" and "ARM" passenger cars. Disconnect wiring marked "SZL" and "SZLN" from the PO1 circuit in each car and make safe. REinstate cubicle wall with a stainless steel coverplate. ARM 288, ARL 289,291,293,308,310,324,326,920-923,925,990,992. (RS4775)".
14.05.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 289 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 "ARL 289 C" 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 "ARL 289 C" 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 "ARL 289 C" 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 "ARL 289 C" alteration: "install one gravity trap in each toilet chute on all I.P. and Ghan passenger cars in accordance with dwg no. A1/C8-10. (RS4811)".
04.08.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 289 C" alteration complete: "install lateral restaint to buffer beams on all IP and Ghan rollingstock in accordance with dwg no. A0/C8-11. (RS4812)".
18.10.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 289 C"as having repair "air brake system complete".
18.10.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 289 C"as having repair "bogie bearers".
18.10.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 289 C"as having repair "bogie clearance".
18.10.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 289 C"as having repair "bogie complete".
18.10.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 289 C"as having repair "branch pipe".
18.10.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 289 C"as having repair "complete triple valve - "W" OR "D&M".
18.10.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 289 C"as having repair "concertina(pass.)".
18.10.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 289 C"as having repair "coupler internal locking parts".
18.10.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 289 C"as having repair "coupler knuckle pin".
18.10.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 289 C"as having repair "coupler knuckle".
18.10.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 289 C"as having repair "draftgear complete heavy".
18.10.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 289 C"as having repair "end complete".
18.10.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 289 C"as having repair "end frame member".
18.10.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 289 C"as having repair "hand brake assembly complete".
18.10.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 289 C"as having repair "kitchen appliances(pass.)".
18.10.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 289 C"as having repair "wear plates & saddles".
18.10.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 289 C"as having repair "yoke pin".
17.02.1994TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 289 C" 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 "ARL 289 C" in AN "Mainland Division".
Owner:"AN"
Operator:"C"
Length Over Headstocks:"22.9m"
Tare Weight:"47.8tonne"
Current Gauge:"Standard"
Gauge Restrictions:"S"
Bogie Configuration:"2X2"
Original Cost:"$186700"
Run Restriction:"Unrestricted on gauge(s) shown Inter or Intrastate"
Diagram Book Page No.:"NS 69"
Date Built:"07.07.1972"
Operating System:"IP Pool"
Intended Use:"Passengers"
Remarks:"1st Class Twinette"
BSG Code:"PSPT"
1.11.1997To Great Southern Railway.
2002-03Sold to a third party and "Leased Back" by Great Southern Railway [Serco Group Report].
12.2003Fitted with a new style of Indian Pacific name board
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22.7.1989,ARL990 sleeping compartment

ARL 290 -- ARL 990 -- ARM 990

Stainless steel, air conditioned, first class twinette sleeping car built by "Commonwealth Engineering". Contract No. 3391-1972.

30.6.1972Entered service as "ARL 290". [rrc]
1974Renumbered as Joint Stock "ARL 990" from "ARL 290" for Indian Pacific service.
05.12.1979TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 990 B" alteration complete: "modification of cold water alcove door. Dwg. 3C 11A. ARL 920, 921, 922, 923, 925, 947, 961, 962, 963, 990, 992. ARM 951, 952, 953, 954, 987. (IP0779)".
10.12.1979TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 990 B" alteration complete: "alteration to wardrobe. DWG 2C 106A. ARL 920, 921, 922, 923, 925, 947, 961, 962, 963, 990, 992. ARM 951, 952, 953, 954, 987. (IP1179)".
10.12.1979TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 990 B" alteration complete: "modification to buffer beam assembly. DWG 3C 40A. ALL AFC, ARJ, ARL, ARM, BRG, BRJ, CDF, DF, ER, HGM, HM. (IP1279)".
10.12.1979TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 990 B" alteration complete: "modification to chilled water tank. DWG 2C 115A 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. (IP1079)".
09.01.1980TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 990 B" 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 "ARL 990 B" 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)".
12.08.1980TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 990 B" alteration complete: "installation of emergency tool box in conductors compartment. Dwgs. 2C 140, 2C 141, 2C 144. 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. (IP0680)".
20.08.1980TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 990 B" 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)".
30.09.1981TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 990 B" alteration complete: "installation of electric hot water urn in conductors compartment. DWG.1C 179. 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. (IP0481)".
17.02.1982TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 990 B" alteration complete: "removal of torsion springs from berth flap assembly upper and lower berths. ARL 920, 921, 922, 923, 925, 947, 961, 962, 963, 990, 992. ARM 951, 952, 953, 954, 987. (IP0482)".
27.08.1982TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 990 B" 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)".
15.05.1984TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 990 B" alteration complete: "alteration to vestibule entrance flaps. Dwg. 2C 173. 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, ER 906,909,910,911. (IP0184)".
31.07.1984TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 990 B" 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 "ARL 990 B" 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 "ARL 990 B" alteration complete: "fit telescopic gas spring to entrance flap of stainless steel Passenger cars. Applicable drawings 2C-182 & 3C-111 (IP0287)".
05.02.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 990 B" alteration complete: "replace diaphragm side stem springs to increase closing force. Applicable drawings 3C-110 (IP0187)".
20.03.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 990 B" alteration complete: "installation of emergency key box. Applicable drawing 2C-190 (IP0387)".
11.06.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 990 B" alteration: "fit shower rose "conserva" low pressure shower rose part no. 56/203. When required to be replaced. Superseded by IP1087; (IP0687)".
26.08.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 990 B" alteration complete: "modification to buffer beam assy on all IP passenger cars as per drawing 2C.193 (IP0887)".
22.09.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 990 B" 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)".
09.12.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 990 B" alteration: "removal "ConservA" shower rose ip mod 6/87 fit inline flow restrictor and refit original shower rose. (IP1087)".
1988Used on the Brisbane Expo Express.
15.03.1988TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 990 B" alteration: "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)".
01.07.1988TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 990 B" alteration complete: "fit existing shower mixing valve with chrome breach piece 133mm centres to all shower compartments. AG, BG, BA, BRG, ARJ, ARL, ARM, ER. (RS4290)".
16.05.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 990 B" alteration complete: "fit 1.8 mm thick lead sheet to the floors of all standard gauge passenger cars, including I.P. cars. (RS4420)".
30.11.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 990 B" alteration: "relocate ceiling mould screw, compartment side of corridor. screw between indicator light and compartment door to be relocated 25 mm closer to compartment door, due to electrical wiring in corridor partition. ARL, ARM, ER (RS4461)".
06.12.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 990 B"as having repair "air brake system complete".
06.12.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 990 B"as having repair "aux. brake reservoir complete".
06.12.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 990 B"as having repair "bogie brake blocks x92".
06.12.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 990 B"as having repair "bogie complete".
06.12.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 990 B"as having repair "bridge plate assembly".
06.12.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 990 B"as having repair "complete triple valve - "W" OR "D&M".
06.12.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 990 B"as having repair "concertina(pass.)".
06.12.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 990 B"as having repair "draftgear complete heavy".
06.12.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 990 B"as having repair "end complete".
06.12.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 990 B"as having repair "end hose".
06.12.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 990 B"as having repair "hand brake assembly complete".
06.12.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 990 B"as having repair "other slack adjuster complete".
06.12.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 990 B"as having repair "vestibule(pass.)".
06.12.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 990 B"as having repair "vestibule(pass.)".
06.12.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 990 B"as having repair "wear plates & saddles".
09.02.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 990 B"as having repair "combolets(pass.)".
09.02.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 990 B"as having repair "floor carpet".
09.02.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 990 B"as having repair "floor sheeting".
09.02.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 990 B"as having repair "interior furbishings(pass.)".
15.02.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 990 B"as having repair "air conditioner compressor(pass.)".
15.02.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 990 B"as having repair "air conditioner condensor(pass.)".
15.02.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 990 B"as having repair "air conditioner motor(pass.)".
15.02.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 990 B"as having repair "battery box(pass.)".
15.02.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 990 B"as having repair "battery charger(pass.)".
15.02.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 990 B"as having repair "electrical control panel(pass.)".
15.02.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 990 B"as having repair "evaporator unit(pass.)".
15.02.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 990 B"as having repair "exhaust fans(pass.)".
15.02.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 990 B"as having repair "hot water tank(pass.)".
15.02.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 990 B"as having repair "lighting (interior)".
15.02.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 990 B"as having repair "water cooler(pass.)".
21.06.1990TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 990 B" alteration: "fit longer pin in passenger car jumper cable plugs. all passenger cars. (RS4518)".
02.03.1992TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 990 B"as having repair "wheel set".
6.1992Fitted with Indian Pacific name boards.
24.02.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 990 B" alteration: "remove sterilising lamp from the shower/toilet cubicle adjacent the conductors compartment of the "ARL" and "ARM" passenger cars. Disconnect wiring marked "SZL" and "SZLN" from the PO1 circuit in each car and make safe. REinstate cubicle wall with a stainless steel coverplate. ARM 288, ARL 289,291,293,308,310,324,326,920-923,925,990,992. (RS4775)".
14.05.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 990 B" 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 "ARL 990 B" 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 "ARL 990 B" 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 "ARL 990 B" 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 "ARL 990 B" alteration: "install lateral restaint to buffer beams on all IP and Ghan rollingstock in accordance with dwg no. A0/C8-11. (RS4812)".
04.08.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 990 B" alteration: "install one gravity trap in each toilet chute on all I.P. and Ghan passenger cars in accordance with dwg no. A1/C8-10. (RS4811)".
17.02.1994TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 990 B" alteration: "replace existing airconditioning filter assemblies with "Pryocone" filter assemblies. All Ghan & IP cars. (RS4843)".
1.4.1997On Australian National passenger division stored list.
30.5.1997TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 990 B" in AN "Mainland Division".
Owner:"AN"
Operator:"C"
Length Over Headstocks:"22.9m"
Tare Weight:"47.8tonne"
Current Gauge:"Standard"
Gauge Restrictions:"S"
Bogie Configuration:"2X2"
Original Cost:"$197400"
Run Restriction:"Unrestricted on gauge(s) shown Inter or Intrastate"
Diagram Book Page No.:"NS 69"
Date Built:"30.06.1972"
Operating System:"IP Pool"
Intended Use:"Passengers"
Remarks:"1st Class Twinette;I.P.Cars"
BSG Code:"PSPT"
1.11.1997To Great Southern Railway.
9.2002Two centre compartments converted into one luxury compartment similar to "ARM". Classification unchanged.
-Recoded "ARM".
2002-03Sold to a third party and "Leased Back" by Great Southern Railway [Serco Group Report].
1.2.2004On first "Ghan" to Darwin.
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18.11.2001 Keswick - ARL 291 18.11.2001 Keswick - ARL 291

ARL 291 -- Edwards Creek Car

Stainless steel, air conditioned, first class twinette sleeping car built by "Commonwealth Engineering". Contract No. 3391-1972.

19.7.1972Entered service. [rrc]
17.02.1982TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 291 H" alteration complete: "removal of torsion springs from berth flap assembly upper and lower berths. (05s82)".
27.08.1982TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 291 H" alteration: "modify handbrake pulley on stainless steel cars. (16s82)".
04.06.1984TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 291 H" alteration complete: "alteration to vestible entrance flaps. (C2069)".
10.03.1986TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 291 H" alteration complete: "fit telescopic gas spring to vestibule flap of stainless steel passenger cars. ARL, ARM, ARJ, BRJ, ER, SSA. (RS4109)".
13.06.1986TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 291 H" alteration complete: "replace side stem springs on concertinas to increase closing force. (RS4128)".
17.12.1986TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 291 H" 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 "ARL 291 H" alteration complete: "installation of emergency key boxes to passenger cars. (RS4190)".
20.08.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 291 H" alteration complete: "modify buffer beam on carbon and stainless steel passenger cars. (RS4215)".
26.08.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 291 H" 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 "ARL 291 H" alteration: "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 "ARL 291 H" alteration complete: "Ghan passenger car exterior refurbishment. (a) fit Ghan logo to cars (b) fit vinyl stripe to cars (RS4279)".
01.07.1988TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 291 H" alteration: "fit existing shower mixing valve with chrome breach piece 133mm centres to all shower compartments. AG, BG, BA, BRG, ARJ, ARL, ARM, ER. (RS4290)".
26.07.1988TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 291 H" alteration: "Ghan" passenger car interior refurbishment. a. refurbish interior of all cars in accordance with drawings.
10.1988Refinished in the Ghan colour scheme.
16.05.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 291 H" alteration: "fit 1.8 mm thick lead sheet to the floors of all standard gauge passenger cars, including I.P. cars. (RS4420)".
31.10.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 291 H" alteration: "installation of electric hot water urn (urnie urn 7.5 litre) and water filter to conductor"s compartment. ARJ, ARL, ARM, BRG, BRJ passenger cars. (RS4456)".
30.11.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 291 H" alteration: "relocate ceiling mould screw, compartment side of corridor. screw between indicator light and compartment door to be relocated 25 mm closer to compartment door, due to electrical wiring in corridor partition. ARL, ARM, ER (RS4461)".
10.05.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 291 H"as having repair "air conditioner condensor(pass.)".
10.05.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 291 H"as having repair "air conditioner motor(pass.)".
10.05.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 291 H"as having repair "battery box(pass.)".
10.05.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 291 H"as having repair "battery charger(pass.)".
10.05.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 291 H"as having repair "electrical control panel(pass.)".
10.05.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 291 H"as having repair "evaporator unit(pass.)".
10.05.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 291 H"as having repair "exhaust fans(pass.)".
10.05.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 291 H"as having repair "hot water tank(pass.)".
10.05.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 291 H"as having repair "lighting (interior)".
10.05.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 291 H"as having repair "water cooler(pass.)".
17.5.1990Interior refurbished for Ghan use, and car named "Edwards Creek Car".
21.06.1990TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 291 H" alteration: "fit longer pin in passenger car jumper cable plugs. all passenger cars. (RS4518)".
28.05.1991TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 291 H" 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)".
24.02.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 291 H" alteration: "remove sterilising lamp from the shower/toilet cubicle adjacent the conductors compartment of the "ARL" and "ARM" passenger cars. Disconnect wiring marked "SZL" and "SZLN" from the PO1 circuit in each car and make safe. REinstate cubicle wall with a stainless steel coverplate. ARM 288, ARL 289,291,293,308,310,324,326,920-923,925,990,992. (RS4775)".
28.06.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 291 H" 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 "ARL 291 H" 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 "ARL 291 H" 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 "ARL 291 H" alteration: "install lateral restaint to buffer beams on all IP and Ghan rollingstock in accordance with dwg no. A0/C8-11. (RS4812)".
04.08.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 291 H" alteration: "install one gravity trap in each toilet chute on all I.P. and Ghan passenger cars in accordance with dwg no. A1/C8-10. (RS4811)".
25.01.1994TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 291 H" alteration: "replace existing star/delta starter with clipsal starter. Install additional condenser fan contactor & upgrade other contactors. Installl isolators to underframe motors. Install earth wire form main swbd to air con panel & rewire as per drawings. Ghan passenger cars. (RS4842)".
17.02.1994TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 291 H" 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 "ARL 291 H" in AN "Mainland Division".
Owner:"AN"
Operator:"C"
Length Over Headstocks:"22.9m"
Tare Weight:"47.8tonne"
Current Gauge:"Standard"
Gauge Restrictions:"S"
Bogie Configuration:"2X2"
Original Cost:"$186700"
Run Restriction:"Unrestricted on gauge(s) shown Inter or Intrastate"
Diagram Book Page No.:"NS 69"
Date Built:"19.07.1972"
Operating System:"Trans Pool"
Intended Use:"Passengers"
Remarks:"1st Class Twinette "EDWARDS CREEK CAR"
BSG Code:"PSTT"
1.11.1997To Great Southern Railway.
9.2002Interior altered to provided compartment for use by person with a wheel chair disability.
2002-03Sold to a third party and "Leased Back" by Great Southern Railway [Serco Group Report].
1.2.2004On first "Ghan" to Darwin.
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20.7.1986 ARL992 Indian Pacific builders plate

ARL 292 -- ARL 992

Stainless steel, air conditioned, first class twinette sleeping car built by "Commonwealth Engineering". Contract No. 3391-1972.

30.8.1972Entered service as "ARL 292". [rrc]
18.8.1974Renumbered as Joint Stock "ARL 992" from "ARL 292" for Indian Pacific service. [rrc]
05.12.1979TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 992 T" alteration complete: "modification of cold water alcove door. Dwg. 3C 11A. ARL 920, 921, 922, 923, 925, 947, 961, 962, 963, 990, 992. ARM 951, 952, 953, 954, 987. (IP0779)".
10.12.1979TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 992 T" alteration: "modification to chilled water tank. DWG 2C 115A 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. (IP1079)".
10.12.1979TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 992 T" alteration complete: "alteration to wardrobe. DWG 2C 106A. ARL 920, 921, 922, 923, 925, 947, 961, 962, 963, 990, 992. ARM 951, 952, 953, 954, 987. (IP1179)".
10.12.1979TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 992 T" 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 "ARL 992 T" 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 "ARL 992 T" 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)".
12.08.1980TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 992 T" alteration complete: "installation of emergency tool box in conductors compartment. Dwgs. 2C 140, 2C 141, 2C 144. 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. (IP0680)".
20.08.1980TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 992 T" alteration: "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)".
30.09.1981TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 992 T" alteration complete: "installation of electric hot water urn in conductors compartment. DWG.1C 179. 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. (IP0481)".
17.02.1982TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 992 T" alteration: "removal of torsion springs from berth flap assembly upper and lower berths. ARL 920, 921, 922, 923, 925, 947, 961, 962, 963, 990, 992. ARM 951, 952, 953, 954, 987. (IP0482)".
27.08.1982TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 992 T" 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)".
15.05.1984TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 992 T" alteration complete: "alteration to vestibule entrance flaps. Dwg. 2C 173. 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, ER 906,909,910,911. (IP0184)".
31.07.1984TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 992 T" 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 "ARL 992 T" 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 "ARL 992 T" alteration complete: "fit telescopic gas spring to entrance flap of stainless steel Passenger cars. Applicable drawings 2C-182 & 3C-111 (IP0287)".
05.02.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 992 T" alteration complete: "replace diaphragm side stem springs to increase closing force. Applicable drawings 3C-110 (IP0187)".
20.03.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 992 T" alteration: "installation of emergency key box. Applicable drawing 2C-190 (IP0387)".
11.06.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 992 T" alteration: "fit shower rose "conserva" low pressure shower rose part no. 56/203. When required to be replaced. Superseded by IP1087; (IP0687)".
26.08.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 992 T" alteration complete: "modification to buffer beam assy on all IP passenger cars as per drawing 2C.193 (IP0887)".
22.09.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 992 T" 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)".
09.12.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 992 T" alteration: "removal "ConservA" shower rose ip mod 6/87 fit inline flow restrictor and refit original shower rose. (IP1087)".
15.03.1988TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 992 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)".
01.07.1988TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 992 T" alteration: "fit existing shower mixing valve with chrome breach piece 133mm centres to all shower compartments. AG, BG, BA, BRG, ARJ, ARL, ARM, ER. (RS4290)".
16.05.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 992 T" alteration: "fit 1.8 mm thick lead sheet to the floors of all standard gauge passenger cars, including I.P. cars. (RS4420)".
30.11.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 992 T" alteration: "relocate ceiling mould screw, compartment side of corridor. screw between indicator light and compartment door to be relocated 25 mm closer to compartment door, due to electrical wiring in corridor partition. ARL, ARM, ER (RS4461)".
22.03.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 992 T"as having repair "hand brake assembly complete".
22.03.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 992 T"as having repair "wheel set".
21.06.1990TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 992 T" alteration: "fit longer pin in passenger car jumper cable plugs. all passenger cars. (RS4518)".
06.02.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 992 T"as having repair "air brake system complete".
06.02.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 992 T"as having repair "aux. brake reservoir complete".
06.02.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 992 T"as having repair "bogie clearance".
06.02.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 992 T"as having repair "bogie complete".
06.02.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 992 T"as having repair "bridge plate assembly".
06.02.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 992 T"as having repair "complete triple valve - "W" OR "D&M".
06.02.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 992 T"as having repair "concertina(pass.)".
06.02.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 992 T"as having repair "concertina(pass.)".
06.02.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 992 T"as having repair "coupler knuckle".
06.02.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 992 T"as having repair "draftgear complete heavy".
06.02.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 992 T"as having repair "end complete".
06.02.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 992 T"as having repair "hand brake assembly complete".
06.02.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 992 T"as having repair "vestibule(pass.)".
06.02.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 992 T"as having repair "wheel set".
06.02.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 992 T"as having repair "yoke pin".
06.02.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 992 T"as having repair "yoke support plate liner".
7.1992Fitted with Indian Pacific name boards.
02.03.1992TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 992 T"as having repair "wheel set".
24.02.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 992 T" alteration: "remove sterilising lamp from the shower/toilet cubicle adjacent the conductors compartment of the "ARL" and "ARM" passenger cars. Disconnect wiring marked "SZL" and "SZLN" from the PO1 circuit in each car and make safe. REinstate cubicle wall with a stainless steel coverplate. ARM 288, ARL 289,291,293,308,310,324,326,920-923,925,990,992. (RS4775)".
14.05.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 992 T" 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 "ARL 992 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 "ARL 992 T" 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 "ARL 992 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 "ARL 992 T" alteration: "install lateral restaint to buffer beams on all IP and Ghan rollingstock in accordance with dwg no. A0/C8-11. (RS4812)".
04.08.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 992 T" alteration: "install one gravity trap in each toilet chute on all I.P. and Ghan passenger cars in accordance with dwg no. A1/C8-10. (RS4811)".
17.02.1994TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 992 T" alteration: "replace existing airconditioning filter assemblies with "Pryocone" filter assemblies. All Ghan & IP cars. (RS4843)".
12.1994Refurbished with wood interior for Indian Pacific upgrade - Theme: "Ocean"pl.
30.5.1997TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 992 T" in AN "Mainland Division".
Owner:"AN"
Operator:"C"
Length Over Headstocks:"22.9m"
Tare Weight:"47.8tonne"
Current Gauge:"Standard"
Gauge Restrictions:"S"
Bogie Configuration:"2X2"
Original Cost:"$197400"
Run Restriction:"Unrestricted on gauge(s) shown Inter or Intrastate"
Diagram Book Page No.:"NS 69"
Date Built:"30.08.1972"
Operating System:"IP Pool"
Intended Use:"Passengers"
Remarks:"1st Class Twinette;I.P.Cars"
BSG Code:"PSPT"
1.4.1997On Australian National passenger division operational list.
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].
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27.11.1996 Keswick - ARL293

ARL 293

Stainless steel, air conditioned, first class twinette sleeping car built by "Commonwealth Engineering". Contract No. 3391-1972.

1.9.1972Entered service. [rrc]
17.02.1982TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 293 C" alteration: "removal of torsion springs from berth flap assembly upper and lower berths. (05s82)".
27.08.1982TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 293 C" alteration: "modify handbrake pulley on stainless steel cars. (16s82)".
04.06.1984TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 293 C" alteration: "alteration to vestible entrance flaps. (C2069)".
10.03.1986TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 293 C" alteration complete: "fit telescopic gas spring to vestibule flap of stainless steel passenger cars. ARL, ARM, ARJ, BRJ, ER, SSA. (RS4109)".
13.06.1986TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 293 C" alteration complete: "replace side stem springs on concertinas to increase closing force. (RS4128)".
17.12.1986TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 293 C" 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 "ARL 293 C" alteration complete: "installation of emergency key boxes to passenger cars. (RS4190)".
20.08.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 293 C" alteration complete: "modify buffer beam on carbon and stainless steel passenger cars. (RS4215)".
26.08.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 293 C" 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 "ARL 293 C" alteration: "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)".
01.07.1988TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 293 C" alteration complete: "fit existing shower mixing valve with chrome breach piece 133mm centres to all shower compartments. AG, BG, BA, BRG, ARJ, ARL, ARM, ER. (RS4290)".
16.05.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 293 C" alteration: "fit 1.8 mm thick lead sheet to the floors of all standard gauge passenger cars, including I.P. cars. (RS4420)".
31.10.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 293 C" alteration: "installation of electric hot water urn (urnie urn 7.5 litre) and water filter to conductor"s compartment. ARJ, ARL, ARM, BRG, BRJ passenger cars. (RS4456)".
30.11.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 293 C" alteration: "relocate ceiling mould screw, compartment side of corridor. screw between indicator light and compartment door to be relocated 25 mm closer to compartment door, due to electrical wiring in corridor partition. ARL, ARM, ER (RS4461)".
21.06.1990TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 293 C" alteration: "fit longer pin in passenger car jumper cable plugs. all passenger cars. (RS4518)".
26.09.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 293 C"as having repair "air brake system complete".
26.09.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 293 C"as having repair "bogie clearance".
26.09.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 293 C"as having repair "complete triple valve - "W" OR "D&M".
26.09.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 293 C"as having repair "concertina(pass.)".
26.09.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 293 C"as having repair "coupler complete".
26.09.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 293 C"as having repair "coupler knuckle pin".
26.09.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 293 C"as having repair "coupler knuckle".
26.09.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 293 C"as having repair "draftgear complete heavy".
26.09.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 293 C"as having repair "end complete".
26.09.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 293 C"as having repair "end hose".
26.09.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 293 C"as having repair "hand brake assembly complete".
26.09.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 293 C"as having repair "vestibule(pass.)".
26.09.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 293 C"as having repair "wear plates & saddles".
26.09.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 293 C"as having repair "yoke complete".
26.09.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 293 C"as having repair "yoke pin".
28.05.1991TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 293 C" 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)".
27.08.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 293 C"as having repair "air brake system complete".
27.08.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 293 C"as having repair "bogie clearance".
27.08.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 293 C"as having repair "bogie complete".
27.08.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 293 C"as having repair "end complete".
27.08.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 293 C"as having repair "hand brake assembly complete".
27.08.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 293 C"as having repair "wheel set".
24.02.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 293 C" alteration: "remove sterilising lamp from the shower/toilet cubicle adjacent the conductors compartment of the "ARL" and "ARM" passenger cars. Disconnect wiring marked "SZL" and "SZLN" from the PO1 circuit in each car and make safe. REinstate cubicle wall with a stainless steel coverplate. ARM 288, ARL 289,291,293,308,310,324,326,920-923,925,990,992. (RS4775)".
14.05.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 293 C" 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 "ARL 293 C" 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 "ARL 293 C" 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 "ARL 293 C" 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 "ARL 293 C" alteration: "install lateral restaint to buffer beams on all IP and Ghan rollingstock in accordance with dwg no. A0/C8-11. (RS4812)".
04.08.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 293 C" alteration: "install one gravity trap in each toilet chute on all I.P. and Ghan passenger cars in accordance with dwg no. A1/C8-10. (RS4811)".
17.02.1994TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 293 C" 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 "ARL 293 C" in AN "Mainland Division".
Owner:"AN"
Operator:"C"
Length Over Headstocks:"22.9m"
Tare Weight:"47.8tonne"
Current Gauge:"Standard"
Gauge Restrictions:"S"
Bogie Configuration:"2X2"
Original Cost:"$186700"
Run Restriction:"Unrestricted on gauge(s) shown Inter or Intrastate"
Diagram Book Page No.:"NS 69"
Date Built:"01.09.1972"
Operating System:"IP Pool"
Intended Use:"Passengers"
Remarks:"1st Class Twinette"
BSG Code:"PSPT"
1.11.1997To Great Southern Railway.
2002-03Sold to a third party and "Leased Back" by Great Southern Railway [Serco Group Report].
12.2003Fitted with a new style of Indian Pacific name board
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17.5.1993,Keswick - ARL308 Indian Pacific logo

ARL 308

Stainless steel, air conditioned, first class twinette sleeping car built by "Commonwealth Engineering". Contract No. 3562-1973.

20.9.1973Entered service. [rrc]
17.02.1982TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 308 F" alteration complete: "removal of torsion springs from berth flap assembly upper and lower berths. (05s82)".
27.08.1982TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 308 F" alteration complete: "modify handbrake pulley on stainless steel cars. (16s82)".
04.06.1984TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 308 F" alteration complete: "alteration to vestible entrance flaps. (C2069)".
10.03.1986TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 308 F" alteration complete: "fit telescopic gas spring to vestibule flap of stainless steel passenger cars. ARL, ARM, ARJ, BRJ, ER, SSA. (RS4109)".
13.06.1986TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 308 F" alteration complete: "replace side stem springs on concertinas to increase closing force. (RS4128)".
17.12.1986TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 308 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 "ARL 308 F" alteration complete: "installation of emergency key boxes to passenger cars. (RS4190)".
20.08.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 308 F" alteration complete: "modify buffer beam on carbon and stainless steel passenger cars. (RS4215)".
26.08.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 308 F" 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 "ARL 308 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)".
01.07.1988TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 308 F" alteration complete: "fit existing shower mixing valve with chrome breach piece 133mm centres to all shower compartments. AG, BG, BA, BRG, ARJ, ARL, ARM, ER. (RS4290)".
16.05.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 308 F" alteration complete: "fit 1.8 mm thick lead sheet to the floors of all standard gauge passenger cars, including I.P. cars. (RS4420)".
31.10.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 308 F" alteration complete: "installation of electric hot water urn (urnie urn 7.5 litre) and water filter to conductor"s compartment. ARJ, ARL, ARM, BRG, BRJ passenger cars. (RS4456)".
30.11.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 308 F" alteration complete: "relocate ceiling mould screw, compartment side of corridor. screw between indicator light and compartment door to be relocated 25 mm closer to compartment door, due to electrical wiring in corridor partition. ARL, ARM, ER (RS4461)".
21.06.1990TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 308 F" alteration complete: "fit longer pin in passenger car jumper cable plugs. all passenger cars. (RS4518)".
01.03.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 308 F"as having repair "wheel set".
19.03.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 308 F"as having repair "wheel set".
28.05.1991TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 308 F" 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)".
24.02.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 308 F" alteration complete: "remove sterilising lamp from the shower/toilet cubicle adjacent the conductors compartment of the "ARL" and "ARM" passenger cars. Disconnect wiring marked "SZL" and "SZLN" from the PO1 circuit in each car and make safe. REinstate cubicle wall with a stainless steel coverplate. ARM 288, ARL 289,291,293,308,310,324,326,920-923,925,990,992. (RS4775)".
30.03.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 308 F"as having repair "air brake system complete".
30.03.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 308 F"as having repair "air conditioner compressor(pass.)".
30.03.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 308 F"as having repair "bogie bearers".
30.03.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 308 F"as having repair "bogie clearance".
30.03.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 308 F"as having repair "bogie complete".
30.03.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 308 F"as having repair "complete triple valve - "W" OR "D&M".
30.03.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 308 F"as having repair "coupler complete".
30.03.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 308 F"as having repair "coupler knuckle pin".
30.03.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 308 F"as having repair "coupler knuckle".
30.03.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 308 F"as having repair "draftgear complete heavy".
30.03.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 308 F"as having repair "electrical cabling".
30.03.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 308 F"as having repair "evaporator unit(pass.)".
30.03.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 308 F"as having repair "floor sheeting".
30.03.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 308 F"as having repair "hand brake assembly complete".
30.03.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 308 F"as having repair "isolating cock".
30.03.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 308 F"as having repair "yoke pin".
14.05.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 308 F" 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 "ARL 308 F" 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 "ARL 308 F" 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 "ARL 308 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 "ARL 308 F" alteration complete: "install lateral restaint to buffer beams on all IP and Ghan rollingstock in accordance with dwg no. A0/C8-11. (RS4812)".
04.08.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 308 F" alteration complete: "install one gravity trap in each toilet chute on all I.P. and Ghan passenger cars in accordance with dwg no. A1/C8-10. (RS4811)".
17.02.1994TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 308 F" alteration complete: "replace existing airconditioning filter assemblies with "Pryocone" filter assemblies. All Ghan & IP cars. (RS4843)".
28.01.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 308 F"as having repair "A/C air filtration".
28.01.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 308 F"as having repair "A/C pipework/annacondas".
28.01.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 308 F"as having repair "bogie bearers".
28.01.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 308 F"as having repair "bogie brake rigging, levers & rods".
28.01.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 308 F"as having repair "brake spreader & hangers".
28.01.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 308 F"as having repair "bunk(pass.)".
28.01.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 308 F"as having repair "concertina(pass.)".
28.01.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 308 F"as having repair "electrical cabling".
28.01.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 308 F"as having repair "end frame member".
28.01.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 308 F"as having repair "evaporator unit(pass.)".
28.01.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 308 F"as having repair "handbrake handle".
28.01.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 308 F"as having repair "interior furbishings(pass.)".
28.01.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 308 F"as having repair "kitchen appliances(pass.)".
28.01.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 308 F"as having repair "lighting (interior)".
28.01.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 308 F"as having repair "refrig & air con gauges".
28.01.1995TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 308 F"as having repair "toilets".
3.1995Refurbished in Indian Pacific upgrade - Theme: "Ocean"pl.
1.4.1997On Australian National passenger division operational list.
30.5.1997TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 308 F" in AN "Mainland Division".
Owner:"AN"
Operator:"C"
Length Over Headstocks:"22.9m"
Tare Weight:"47.8tonne"
Current Gauge:"Standard"
Gauge Restrictions:"S"
Bogie Configuration:"2X2"
Original Cost:"$186700"
Run Restriction:"Unrestricted on gauge(s) shown Inter or Intrastate"
Diagram Book Page No.:"NS 69"
Date Built:"20.09.1973"
Operating System:"IP Pool"
Intended Use:"Passengers"
Remarks:"1st Class Twinette"
BSG Code:"PSPT"
1.11.1997To Great Southern Railway.
12.12.2006Damaged in derailment of Ghan at Ban Ban Springs.
7.2.2007Sent to Taree for repairs. [rpf].
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5.8.1997 Keswick - ARL309 Ghan logo - no stripes 18.11.2001 Keswick - ARL 309 & ARL 291

ARL 309 -- Marla Car

Stainless steel, air conditioned, first class twinette sleeping car built by "Commonwealth Engineering". Contract No. 3562-1973.

4.10.1973Entered service. [rrc]
1989Refinished in the Ghan colour scheme.
3.8.1990Interior refurbished for Ghan use, and car named "Marla Car".
17.02.1982TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 309 Y" alteration complete: "removal of torsion springs from berth flap assembly upper and lower berths. (05s82)".
27.08.1982TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 309 Y" alteration: "modify handbrake pulley on stainless steel cars. (16s82)".
04.06.1984TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 309 Y" alteration complete: "alteration to vestible entrance flaps. (C2069)".
10.03.1986TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 309 Y" alteration complete: "fit telescopic gas spring to vestibule flap of stainless steel passenger cars. ARL, ARM, ARJ, BRJ, ER, SSA. (RS4109)".
13.06.1986TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 309 Y" alteration complete: "replace side stem springs on concertinas to increase closing force. (RS4128)".
17.12.1986TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 309 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 "ARL 309 Y" alteration complete: "installation of emergency key boxes to passenger cars. (RS4190)".
20.08.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 309 Y" alteration complete: "modify buffer beam on carbon and stainless steel passenger cars. (RS4215)".
26.08.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 309 Y" 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 "ARL 309 Y" alteration: "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 "ARL 309 Y" alteration complete: "Ghan passenger car exterior refurbishment. (a) fit Ghan logo to cars (b) fit vinyl stripe to cars (RS4279)".
01.07.1988TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 309 Y" alteration complete: "fit existing shower mixing valve with chrome breach piece 133mm centres to all shower compartments. AG, BG, BA, BRG, ARJ, ARL, ARM, ER. (RS4290)".
16.05.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 309 Y" alteration: "fit 1.8 mm thick lead sheet to the floors of all standard gauge passenger cars, including I.P. cars. (RS4420)".
15.08.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 309 Y"as having repair "wheel set".
31.10.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 309 Y" alteration: "installation of electric hot water urn (urnie urn 7.5 litre) and water filter to conductor"s compartment. ARJ, ARL, ARM, BRG, BRJ passenger cars. (RS4456)".
30.11.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 309 Y" alteration: "relocate ceiling mould screw, compartment side of corridor. screw between indicator light and compartment door to be relocated 25 mm closer to compartment door, due to electrical wiring in corridor partition. ARL, ARM, ER (RS4461)".
21.06.1990TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 309 Y" alteration: "fit longer pin in passenger car jumper cable plugs. all passenger cars. (RS4518)".
28.05.1991TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 309 Y" 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)".
23.07.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 309 Y"as having repair "wheel set".
05.12.1992TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 309 Y"as having repair "wheel set".
28.06.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 309 Y" 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 "ARL 309 Y" 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 "ARL 309 Y" 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 "ARL 309 Y" alteration: "install lateral restaint to buffer beams on all IP and Ghan rollingstock in accordance with dwg no. A0/C8-11. (RS4812)".
04.08.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 309 Y" alteration: "install one gravity trap in each toilet chute on all I.P. and Ghan passenger cars in accordance with dwg no. A1/C8-10. (RS4811)".
25.01.1994TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 309 Y" alteration: "replace existing star/delta starter with clipsal starter. Install additional condenser fan contactor & upgrade other contactors. Installl isolators to underframe motors. Install earth wire form main swbd to air con panel & rewire as per drawings. Ghan passenger cars. (RS4842)".
17.02.1994TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 309 Y" 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 "ARL 309 Y" in AN "Mainland Division".
Owner:"AN"
Operator:"C"
Length Over Headstocks:"22.9m"
Tare Weight:"47.8tonne"
Current Gauge:"Standard"
Gauge Restrictions:"S"
Bogie Configuration:"2X2"
Original Cost:"$186700"
Run Restriction:"Unrestricted on gauge(s) shown Inter or Intrastate"
Diagram Book Page No.:"NS 69"
Date Built:"04.10.1973"
Operating System:"Trans Pool"
Intended Use:"Passengers"
Remarks:"1st Class Twinette "MARLA CAR"
BSG Code:"PSTT"
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.
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5.8.1997 Keswick - ARL310

ARL 310

Stainless steel, air conditioned, first class twinette sleeping car built by "Commonwealth Engineering". Contract No. 3562-1973.

26.10.1973Entered service. [rrc]
17.02.1982TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 310 K" alteration: "removal of torsion springs from berth flap assembly upper and lower berths. (05s82)".
27.08.1982TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 310 K" alteration: "modify handbrake pulley on stainless steel cars. (16s82)".
04.06.1984TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 310 K" alteration complete: "alteration to vestible entrance flaps. (C2069)".
10.03.1986TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 310 K" alteration complete: "fit telescopic gas spring to vestibule flap of stainless steel passenger cars. ARL, ARM, ARJ, BRJ, ER, SSA. (RS4109)".
13.06.1986TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 310 K" alteration complete: "replace side stem springs on concertinas to increase closing force. (RS4128)".
17.12.1986TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 310 K" 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 "ARL 310 K" alteration complete: "installation of emergency key boxes to passenger cars. (RS4190)".
22.05.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 310 K" alteration complete: "replace existing shower rose with "ConservA" low pressure shower rose no. 56/203 to all passenger cars which are fitted with shower compartments. (RS4201)".
20.08.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 310 K" alteration complete: "modify buffer beam on carbon and stainless steel passenger cars. (RS4215)".
26.08.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 310 K" alteration: "modify air conditioning intake filters and frames (primary and secondary) on stainless steel and carbon steel passenger cars. (RS4213)".
10.12.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 310 K" alteration: "remove "ConservA" shower rose, fit in-line restictor and refit original shower rose. This alteration supercedes alteration RS4201. All passenger cars with shower compartments (except I.P. cars). (RS4247)".
15.03.1988TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 310 K" alteration: "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 "ARL 310 K" alteration complete: "Ghan passenger car exterior refurbishment. (a) fit Ghan logo to cars (b) fit vinyl stripe to cars (RS4279)".
01.07.1988TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 310 K" alteration complete: "fit existing shower mixing valve with chrome breach piece 133mm centres to all shower compartments. AG, BG, BA, BRG, ARJ, ARL, ARM, ER. (RS4290)".
1989Ghan colour stripes fitted to exterior, but not fitted with name board on side of car as it also is only an emergency spare car.
16.05.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 310 K" alteration: "fit 1.8 mm thick lead sheet to the floors of all standard gauge passenger cars, including I.P. cars. (RS4420)".
09.08.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 310 K"as having repair "wheel set".
31.10.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 310 K" alteration: "installation of electric hot water urn (urnie urn 7.5 litre) and water filter to conductor"s compartment. ARJ, ARL, ARM, BRG, BRJ passenger cars. (RS4456)".
30.11.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 310 K" alteration: "relocate ceiling mould screw, compartment side of corridor. screw between indicator light and compartment door to be relocated 25 mm closer to compartment door, due to electrical wiring in corridor partition. ARL, ARM, ER (RS4461)".
08.05.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 310 K"as having repair "wheel set".
21.06.1990TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 310 K" alteration: "fit longer pin in passenger car jumper cable plugs. all passenger cars. (RS4518)".
28.05.1991TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 310 K" 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)".
01.07.1992TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 310 K"as having repair "wheel set".
24.02.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 310 K" alteration: "remove sterilising lamp from the shower/toilet cubicle adjacent the conductors compartment of the "ARL" and "ARM" passenger cars. Disconnect wiring marked "SZL" and "SZLN" from the PO1 circuit in each car and make safe. REinstate cubicle wall with a stainless steel coverplate. ARM 288, ARL 289,291,293,308,310,324,326,920-923,925,990,992. (RS4775)".
14.05.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 310 K" 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 "ARL 310 K" 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 "ARL 310 K" 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 "ARL 310 K" 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 "ARL 310 K" alteration: "install lateral restaint to buffer beams on all IP and Ghan rollingstock in accordance with dwg no. A0/C8-11. (RS4812)".
04.08.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 310 K" alteration: "install one gravity trap in each toilet chute on all I.P. and Ghan passenger cars in accordance with dwg no. A1/C8-10. (RS4811)".
17.02.1994TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 310 K" alteration: "replace existing airconditioning filter assemblies with "Pryocone" filter assemblies. All Ghan & IP cars. (RS4843)".
9.1994Refurbished with wood interior for Indian Pacific - Theme: "Ocean"pl.
1.4.1997On Australian National passenger division operational list.
30.5.1997TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 310 K" in AN "Mainland Division".
Owner:"AN"
Operator:"C"
Length Over Headstocks:"22.9m"
Tare Weight:"47.8tonne"
Current Gauge:"Standard"
Gauge Restrictions:"S"
Bogie Configuration:"2X2"
Original Cost:"$186700"
Run Restriction:"Unrestricted on gauge(s) shown Inter or Intrastate"
Diagram Book Page No.:"NS 69"
Date Built:"26.10.1973"
Operating System:"IP Pool"
Intended Use:"Passengers"
Remarks:"1st Class Twinette"
BSG Code:"PSPT"
1.11.1997To Great Southern Railway.
2002-03Sold to a third party and "Leased Back" by Great Southern Railway [Serco Group Report].
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6.3.1993,Keswick - ARL920 Indian Pacific logo

ARL 320 -- ARL 920

Stainless steel, air conditioned, first class twinette sleeping car built by "Commonwealth Engineering". Contract No. 3748-1974.

19.11.1974Entered service as "ARL 320". [rrc]
6.1975Renumbered as Joint Stock "ARL 920" from "ARL 320" for Indian Pacific service. [rrc]
05.12.1979TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 920 Y" alteration complete: "modification of cold water alcove door. Dwg. 3C 11A. ARL 920, 921, 922, 923, 925, 947, 961, 962, 963, 990, 992. ARM 951, 952, 953, 954, 987. (IP0779)".
10.12.1979TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 920 Y" alteration: "modification to chilled water tank. DWG 2C 115A 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. (IP1079)".
10.12.1979TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 920 Y" alteration complete: "alteration to wardrobe. DWG 2C 106A. ARL 920, 921, 922, 923, 925, 947, 961, 962, 963, 990, 992. ARM 951, 952, 953, 954, 987. (IP1179)".
10.12.1979TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 920 Y" 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 "ARL 920 Y" 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 "ARL 920 Y" 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)".
12.08.1980TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 920 Y" alteration complete: "installation of emergency tool box in conductors compartment. Dwgs. 2C 140, 2C 141, 2C 144. 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. (IP0680)".
20.08.1980TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 920 Y" 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)".
30.09.1981TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 920 Y" alteration: "installation of electric hot water urn in conductors compartment. DWG.1C 179. 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. (IP0481)".
17.02.1982TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 920 Y" alteration complete: "removal of torsion springs from berth flap assembly upper and lower berths. ARL 920, 921, 922, 923, 925, 947, 961, 962, 963, 990, 992. ARM 951, 952, 953, 954, 987. (IP0482)".
27.08.1982TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 920 Y" 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)".
15.05.1984TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 920 Y" alteration complete: "alteration to vestibule entrance flaps. Dwg. 2C 173. 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, ER 906,909,910,911. (IP0184)".
31.07.1984TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 920 Y" alteration: "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 "ARL 920 Y" 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 "ARL 920 Y" alteration complete: "fit telescopic gas spring to entrance flap of stainless steel Passenger cars. Applicable drawings 2C-182 & 3C-111 (IP0287)".
05.02.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 920 Y" alteration complete: "replace diaphragm side stem springs to increase closing force. Applicable drawings 3C-110 (IP0187)".
20.03.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 920 Y" alteration complete: "installation of emergency key box. Applicable drawing 2C-190 (IP0387)".
11.06.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 920 Y" alteration: "fit shower rose "conserva" low pressure shower rose part no. 56/203. When required to be replaced. Superseded by IP1087; (IP0687)".
26.08.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 920 Y" alteration complete: "modification to buffer beam assy on all IP passenger cars as per drawing 2C.193 (IP0887)".
22.09.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 920 Y" 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)".
09.12.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 920 Y" alteration: "removal "ConservA" shower rose ip mod 6/87 fit inline flow restrictor and refit original shower rose. (IP1087)".
15.03.1988TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 920 Y" alteration: "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)".
01.07.1988TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 920 Y" alteration: "fit existing shower mixing valve with chrome breach piece 133mm centres to all shower compartments. AG, BG, BA, BRG, ARJ, ARL, ARM, ER. (RS4290)".
16.05.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 920 Y" alteration: "fit 1.8 mm thick lead sheet to the floors of all standard gauge passenger cars, including I.P. cars. (RS4420)".
14.07.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 920 Y"as having repair "air brake system complete".
14.07.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 920 Y"as having repair "bogie clearance".
14.07.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 920 Y"as having repair "bogie wear plates".
14.07.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 920 Y"as having repair "complete triple valve - "W" OR "D&M".
14.07.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 920 Y"as having repair "end complete".
14.07.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 920 Y"as having repair "hand brake assembly complete".
14.07.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 920 Y"as having repair "other slack adjuster complete".
30.11.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 920 Y" alteration: "relocate ceiling mould screw, compartment side of corridor. screw between indicator light and compartment door to be relocated 25 mm closer to compartment door, due to electrical wiring in corridor partition. ARL, ARM, ER (RS4461)".
19.03.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 920 Y"as having repair "air brake system complete".
19.03.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 920 Y"as having repair "aux. brake reservoir complete".
19.03.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 920 Y"as having repair "bogie bearers".
19.03.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 920 Y"as having repair "bogie clearance".
19.03.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 920 Y"as having repair "bogie complete".
19.03.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 920 Y"as having repair "bridge plate assembly".
19.03.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 920 Y"as having repair "complete triple valve - "W" OR "D&M".
19.03.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 920 Y"as having repair "coupler complete".
19.03.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 920 Y"as having repair "coupler knuckle pin".
19.03.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 920 Y"as having repair "coupler knuckle".
19.03.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 920 Y"as having repair "draftgear complete heavy".
19.03.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 920 Y"as having repair "end complete".
19.03.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 920 Y"as having repair "hand brake assembly complete".
19.03.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 920 Y"as having repair "vestibule(pass.)".
19.03.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 920 Y"as having repair "wear plates & saddles".
19.03.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 920 Y"as having repair "yoke complete".
15.05.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 920 Y"as having repair "air conditioner compressor(pass.)".
15.05.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 920 Y"as having repair "air conditioner motor(pass.)".
15.05.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 920 Y"as having repair "battery box(pass.)".
15.05.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 920 Y"as having repair "battery charger(pass.)".
15.05.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 920 Y"as having repair "electrical control panel(pass.)".
15.05.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 920 Y"as having repair "evaporator unit(pass.)".
15.05.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 920 Y"as having repair "exhaust fans(pass.)".
15.05.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 920 Y"as having repair "hot water tank(pass.)".
15.05.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 920 Y"as having repair "lighting (interior)".
15.05.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 920 Y"as having repair "water cooler(pass.)".
21.06.1990TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 920 Y" alteration: "fit longer pin in passenger car jumper cable plugs. all passenger cars. (RS4518)".
7.1992Fitted with Indian Pacific name boards.
24.02.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 920 Y" alteration: "remove sterilising lamp from the shower/toilet cubicle adjacent the conductors compartment of the "ARL" and "ARM" passenger cars. Disconnect wiring marked "SZL" and "SZLN" from the PO1 circuit in each car and make safe. REinstate cubicle wall with a stainless steel coverplate. ARM 288, ARL 289,291,293,308,310,324,326,920-923,925,990,992. (RS4775)".
14.05.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 920 Y" 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 "ARL 920 Y" 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 "ARL 920 Y" 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 "ARL 920 Y" 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 "ARL 920 Y" alteration: "install lateral restaint to buffer beams on all IP and Ghan rollingstock in accordance with dwg no. A0/C8-11. (RS4812)".
04.08.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 920 Y" alteration: "install one gravity trap in each toilet chute on all I.P. and Ghan passenger cars in accordance with dwg no. A1/C8-10. (RS4811)".
17.02.1994TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 920 Y" alteration: "replace existing airconditioning filter assemblies with "Pryocone" filter assemblies. All Ghan & IP cars. (RS4843)".
8.1995Refurbished with wood interior in Indian Pacific upgrade. Also end compartment combined with conductors to provide a disabled access compartment - Theme: "Waratah"pl.
30.5.1997TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 920 Y" in AN "Mainland Division".
Owner:"AN"
Operator:"C"
Length Over Headstocks:"22.9m"
Tare Weight:"47.8tonne"
Current Gauge:"Standard"
Gauge Restrictions:"S"
Bogie Configuration:"2X2"
Original Cost:"$197400"
Run Restriction:"Unrestricted on gauge(s) shown Inter or Intrastate"
Diagram Book Page No.:"NS 69"
Date Built:"19.11.1974"
Operating System:"IP Pool"
Intended Use:"Passengers"
Remarks:"1st Class Twinette;I.P.Cars"
BSG Code:"PSPT"
1.4.1997On Australian National passenger division operational list.
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].
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5.8.1997 Keswick - ARL921

ARL 321 -- ARL 921

Stainless steel, air conditioned, first class twinette sleeping car built by "Commonwealth Engineering". Contract No. 3748-1974.

18.12.1974Entered service as "ARL 321". [rrc]
6.1975Renumbered as Joint Stock "ARL 921" from "ARL 321" for Indian Pacific service. [rrc]
05.12.1979TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 921 A" alteration complete: "modification of cold water alcove door. Dwg. 3C 11A. ARL 920, 921, 922, 923, 925, 947, 961, 962, 963, 990, 992. ARM 951, 952, 953, 954, 987. (IP0779)".
10.12.1979TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 921 A" alteration: "modification to buffer beam assembly. DWG 3C 40A. ALL AFC, ARJ, ARL, ARM, BRG, BRJ, CDF, DF, ER, HGM, HM. (IP1279)".
10.12.1979TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 921 A" alteration: "modification to chilled water tank. DWG 2C 115A 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. (IP1079)".
10.12.1979TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 921 A" alteration complete: "alteration to wardrobe. DWG 2C 106A. ARL 920, 921, 922, 923, 925, 947, 961, 962, 963, 990, 992. ARM 951, 952, 953, 954, 987. (IP1179)".
09.01.1980TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 921 A" 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 "ARL 921 A" 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)".
12.08.1980TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 921 A" alteration complete: "installation of emergency tool box in conductors compartment. Dwgs. 2C 140, 2C 141, 2C 144. 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. (IP0680)".
20.08.1980TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 921 A" 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)".
30.09.1981TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 921 A" alteration: "installation of electric hot water urn in conductors compartment. DWG.1C 179. 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. (IP0481)".
17.02.1982TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 921 A" alteration: "removal of torsion springs from berth flap assembly upper and lower berths. ARL 920, 921, 922, 923, 925, 947, 961, 962, 963, 990, 992. ARM 951, 952, 953, 954, 987. (IP0482)".
27.08.1982TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 921 A" 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)".
15.05.1984TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 921 A" alteration complete: "alteration to vestibule entrance flaps. Dwg. 2C 173. 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, ER 906,909,910,911. (IP0184)".
31.07.1984TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 921 A" alteration: "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 "ARL 921 A" 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 "ARL 921 A" alteration: "replace diaphragm side stem springs to increase closing force. Applicable drawings 3C-110 (IP0187)".
05.02.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 921 A" alteration complete: "fit telescopic gas spring to entrance flap of stainless steel Passenger cars. Applicable drawings 2C-182 & 3C-111 (IP0287)".
20.03.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 921 A" alteration complete: "installation of emergency key box. Applicable drawing 2C-190 (IP0387)".
11.06.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 921 A" alteration: "fit shower rose "conserva" low pressure shower rose part no. 56/203. When required to be replaced. Superseded by IP1087; (IP0687)".
26.08.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 921 A" alteration: "modification to buffer beam assy on all IP passenger cars as per drawing 2C.193 (IP0887)".
22.09.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 921 A" 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)".
09.12.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 921 A" alteration: "removal "ConservA" shower rose ip mod 6/87 fit inline flow restrictor and refit original shower rose. (IP1087)".
15.03.1988TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 921 A" alteration: "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)".
01.07.1988TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 921 A" alteration complete: "fit existing shower mixing valve with chrome breach piece 133mm centres to all shower compartments. AG, BG, BA, BRG, ARJ, ARL, ARM, ER. (RS4290)".
16.05.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 921 A" alteration: "fit 1.8 mm thick lead sheet to the floors of all standard gauge passenger cars, including I.P. cars. (RS4420)".
30.11.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 921 A" alteration: "relocate ceiling mould screw, compartment side of corridor. screw between indicator light and compartment door to be relocated 25 mm closer to compartment door, due to electrical wiring in corridor partition. ARL, ARM, ER (RS4461)".
21.06.1990TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 921 A" alteration: "fit longer pin in passenger car jumper cable plugs. all passenger cars. (RS4518)".
13.08.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 921 A"as having repair "wheel set".
23.10.1992TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 921 A" alteration: "ashtrays to remove A/C non smoking car. (000011)".
24.02.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 921 A" alteration complete: "remove sterilising lamp from the shower/toilet cubicle adjacent the conductors compartment of the "ARL" and "ARM" passenger cars. Disconnect wiring marked "SZL" and "SZLN" from the PO1 circuit in each car and make safe. REinstate cubicle wall with a stainless steel coverplate. ARM 288, ARL 289,291,293,308,310,324,326,920-923,925,990,992. (RS4775)".
13.05.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 921 A"as having repair "air brake system complete".
13.05.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 921 A"as having repair "bogie clearance".
13.05.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 921 A"as having repair "bogie complete".
13.05.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 921 A"as having repair "complete triple valve - "W" OR "D&M".
13.05.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 921 A"as having repair "coupler knuckle pin".
13.05.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 921 A"as having repair "coupler knuckle".
13.05.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 921 A"as having repair "draftgear complete heavy".
13.05.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 921 A"as having repair "electrical cabling".
13.05.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 921 A"as having repair "end complete".
13.05.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 921 A"as having repair "hand brake assembly complete".
13.05.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 921 A"as having repair "lighting (interior)".
13.05.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 921 A"as having repair "vestibule(pass.)".
13.05.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 921 A"as having repair "wear plates & saddles".
13.05.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 921 A"as having repair "wheel set".
13.05.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 921 A"as having repair "yoke pin".
14.05.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 921 A" 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 "ARL 921 A" 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 "ARL 921 A" 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 "ARL 921 A" 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 "ARL 921 A" alteration: "install lateral restaint to buffer beams on all IP and Ghan rollingstock in accordance with dwg no. A0/C8-11. (RS4812)".
04.08.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 921 A" alteration: "install one gravity trap in each toilet chute on all I.P. and Ghan passenger cars in accordance with dwg no. A1/C8-10. (RS4811)".
17.02.1994TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 921 A" alteration: "replace existing airconditioning filter assemblies with "Pryocone" filter assemblies. All Ghan & IP cars. (RS4843)".
1.4.1997On Australian National passenger division stored list.
30.5.1997TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 921 A" in AN "Mainland Division".
Owner:"AN"
Operator:"C"
Length Over Headstocks:"22.9m"
Tare Weight:"47.8tonne"
Current Gauge:"Standard"
Gauge Restrictions:"S"
Bogie Configuration:"2X2"
Original Cost:"$197400"
Run Restriction:"Unrestricted on gauge(s) shown Inter or Intrastate"
Diagram Book Page No.:"NS 69"
Date Built:"18.12.1974"
Operating System:"IP Pool"
Intended Use:"Passengers"
Remarks:"1st Class Twinette;I.P.Cars"
BSG Code:"PSPT"
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.
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6.3.1998,Keswick - ARL 922

ARL 322 -- ARL 922

Stainless steel, air conditioned, first class twinette sleeping car built by "Commonwealth Engineering". Contract No. 3748-1974.

24.12.1974Entered service as "ARL 322". [rrc]
6.1977Renumbered as Joint Stock "ARL 922" from "ARL 322" for Indian Pacific service. [rrc]
30.5.1997TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 922 J"as having a capacity of 18 sleeping
05.12.1979TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 922 J" alteration complete: "modification of cold water alcove door. Dwg. 3C 11A. ARL 920, 921, 922, 923, 925, 947, 961, 962, 963, 990, 992. ARM 951, 952, 953, 954, 987. (IP0779)".
10.12.1979TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 922 J" alteration complete: "alteration to wardrobe. DWG 2C 106A. ARL 920, 921, 922, 923, 925, 947, 961, 962, 963, 990, 992. ARM 951, 952, 953, 954, 987. (IP1179)".
10.12.1979TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 922 J" alteration complete: "modification to buffer beam assembly. DWG 3C 40A. ALL AFC, ARJ, ARL, ARM, BRG, BRJ, CDF, DF, ER, HGM, HM. (IP1279)".
10.12.1979TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 922 J" alteration complete: "modification to chilled water tank. DWG 2C 115A 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. (IP1079)".
09.01.1980TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 922 J" 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 "ARL 922 J" 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)".
12.08.1980TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 922 J" alteration complete: "installation of emergency tool box in conductors compartment. Dwgs. 2C 140, 2C 141, 2C 144. 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. (IP0680)".
20.08.1980TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 922 J" 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)".
30.09.1981TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 922 J" alteration complete: "installation of electric hot water urn in conductors compartment. DWG.1C 179. 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. (IP0481)".
17.02.1982TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 922 J" alteration complete: "removal of torsion springs from berth flap assembly upper and lower berths. ARL 920, 921, 922, 923, 925, 947, 961, 962, 963, 990, 992. ARM 951, 952, 953, 954, 987. (IP0482)".
27.08.1982TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 922 J" 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)".
15.05.1984TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 922 J" alteration complete: "alteration to vestibule entrance flaps. Dwg. 2C 173. 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, ER 906,909,910,911. (IP0184)".
31.07.1984TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 922 J" 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 "ARL 922 J" 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 "ARL 922 J" alteration: "fit telescopic gas spring to entrance flap of stainless steel Passenger cars. Applicable drawings 2C-182 & 3C-111 (IP0287)".
05.02.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 922 J" alteration complete: "replace diaphragm side stem springs to increase closing force. Applicable drawings 3C-110 (IP0187)".
20.03.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 922 J" alteration complete: "installation of emergency key box. Applicable drawing 2C-190 (IP0387)".
11.06.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 922 J" alteration: "fit shower rose "conserva" low pressure shower rose part no. 56/203. When required to be replaced. Superseded by IP1087; (IP0687)".
26.08.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 922 J" alteration complete: "modification to buffer beam assy on all IP passenger cars as per drawing 2C.193 (IP0887)".
22.09.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 922 J" 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)".
09.12.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 922 J" alteration complete: "removal "ConservA" shower rose ip mod 6/87 fit inline flow restrictor and refit original shower rose. (IP1087)".
15.03.1988TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 922 J" alteration: "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)".
01.07.1988TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 922 J" alteration complete: "fit existing shower mixing valve with chrome breach piece 133mm centres to all shower compartments. AG, BG, BA, BRG, ARJ, ARL, ARM, ER. (RS4290)".
16.05.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 922 J" alteration: "fit 1.8 mm thick lead sheet to the floors of all standard gauge passenger cars, including I.P. cars. (RS4420)".
30.11.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 922 J" alteration: "relocate ceiling mould screw, compartment side of corridor. screw between indicator light and compartment door to be relocated 25 mm closer to compartment door, due to electrical wiring in corridor partition. ARL, ARM, ER (RS4461)".
21.06.1990TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 922 J" alteration: "fit longer pin in passenger car jumper cable plugs. all passenger cars. (RS4518)".
18.09.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 922 J"as having repair "wheel set".
07.05.1992TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 922 J"as having repair "wheel set".
4.6.1992Fitted with Indian Pacific name boards.
24.02.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 922 J" alteration: "remove sterilising lamp from the shower/toilet cubicle adjacent the conductors compartment of the "ARL" and "ARM" passenger cars. Disconnect wiring marked "SZL" and "SZLN" from the PO1 circuit in each car and make safe. REinstate cubicle wall with a stainless steel coverplate. ARM 288, ARL 289,291,293,308,310,324,326,920-923,925,990,992. (RS4775)".
14.05.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 922 J" 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 "ARL 922 J" 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 "ARL 922 J" 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 "ARL 922 J" 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 "ARL 922 J" alteration: "install lateral restaint to buffer beams on all IP and Ghan rollingstock in accordance with dwg no. A0/C8-11. (RS4812)".
04.08.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 922 J" alteration: "install one gravity trap in each toilet chute on all I.P. and Ghan passenger cars in accordance with dwg no. A1/C8-10. (RS4811)".
17.02.1994TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 922 J" alteration: "replace existing airconditioning filter assemblies with "Pryocone" filter assemblies. All Ghan & IP cars. (RS4843)".
8.1995Refurbished with wood interior in Indian Pacific upgrade. Also end compartment combined with conductors to provide a disabled access compartment - Theme "Kangaroo Paw".
1.4.1997On Australian National passenger division operational list.
30.5.1997TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 922 J" in AN "Mainland Division".
Owner:"AN"
Operator:"C"
Length Over Headstocks:"22.9m"
Tare Weight:"47.8tonne"
Current Gauge:"Standard"
Gauge Restrictions:"S"
Bogie Configuration:"2X2"
Original Cost:"$197400"
Run Restriction:"Unrestricted on gauge(s) shown Inter or Intrastate"
Diagram Book Page No.:"NS 69"
Date Built:"24.12.1974"
Operating System:"IP Pool"
Intended Use:"Passengers"
Remarks:"1st Class Twinette;I.P.Cars"
BSG Code:"PSPT"
1.11.1997To Great Southern Railway.
2002-03Sold to a third party and "Leased Back" by Great Southern Railway [Serco Group Report].
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18.7.1992,Keswick Indian Pacific sleeping car ARL923

ARL 323 -- ARL 923

Stainless steel, air conditioned, first class twinette sleeping car built by "Commonwealth Engineering". Contract No. 3748-1974.

6.1.1975Entered service as "ARL 323". [rrc]
1977Renumbered as Joint Stock "ARL 923" from "ARL 323" for Indian Pacific service. [rrc]
30.5.1997TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 923 S"as having a capacity of 18 sleeping
05.12.1979TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 923 S" alteration complete: "modification of cold water alcove door. Dwg. 3C 11A. ARL 920, 921, 922, 923, 925, 947, 961, 962, 963, 990, 992. ARM 951, 952, 953, 954, 987. (IP0779)".
10.12.1979TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 923 S" alteration: "modification to chilled water tank. DWG 2C 115A 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. (IP1079)".
10.12.1979TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 923 S" alteration complete: "alteration to wardrobe. DWG 2C 106A. ARL 920, 921, 922, 923, 925, 947, 961, 962, 963, 990, 992. ARM 951, 952, 953, 954, 987. (IP1179)".
10.12.1979TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 923 S" 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 "ARL 923 S" 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 "ARL 923 S" 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)".
12.08.1980TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 923 S" alteration complete: "installation of emergency tool box in conductors compartment. Dwgs. 2C 140, 2C 141, 2C 144. 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. (IP0680)".
20.08.1980TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 923 S" 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)".
30.09.1981TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 923 S" alteration complete: "installation of electric hot water urn in conductors compartment. DWG.1C 179. 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. (IP0481)".
17.02.1982TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 923 S" alteration: "removal of torsion springs from berth flap assembly upper and lower berths. ARL 920, 921, 922, 923, 925, 947, 961, 962, 963, 990, 992. ARM 951, 952, 953, 954, 987. (IP0482)".
27.08.1982TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 923 S" 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)".
15.05.1984TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 923 S" alteration: "alteration to vestibule entrance flaps. Dwg. 2C 173. 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, ER 906,909,910,911. (IP0184)".
31.07.1984TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 923 S" alteration: "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 "ARL 923 S" 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 "ARL 923 S" alteration complete: "fit telescopic gas spring to entrance flap of stainless steel Passenger cars. Applicable drawings 2C-182 & 3C-111 (IP0287)".
05.02.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 923 S" alteration complete: "replace diaphragm side stem springs to increase closing force. Applicable drawings 3C-110 (IP0187)".
20.03.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 923 S" alteration: "installation of emergency key box. Applicable drawing 2C-190 (IP0387)".
11.06.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 923 S" alteration: "fit shower rose "conserva" low pressure shower rose part no. 56/203. When required to be replaced. Superseded by IP1087; (IP0687)".
26.08.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 923 S" alteration complete: "modification to buffer beam assy on all IP passenger cars as per drawing 2C.193 (IP0887)".
22.09.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 923 S" 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)".
09.12.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 923 S" alteration: "removal "ConservA" shower rose ip mod 6/87 fit inline flow restrictor and refit original shower rose. (IP1087)".
15.03.1988TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 923 S" alteration: "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)".
01.07.1988TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 923 S" alteration complete: "fit existing shower mixing valve with chrome breach piece 133mm centres to all shower compartments. AG, BG, BA, BRG, ARJ, ARL, ARM, ER. (RS4290)".
16.05.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 923 S" alteration: "fit 1.8 mm thick lead sheet to the floors of all standard gauge passenger cars, including I.P. cars. (RS4420)".
09.08.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 923 S"as having repair "wheel set".
22.09.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 923 S"as having repair "air brake system complete".
22.09.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 923 S"as having repair "bogie clearance".
22.09.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 923 S"as having repair "bogie complete".
22.09.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 923 S"as having repair "branch pipe".
22.09.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 923 S"as having repair "complete triple valve - "W" OR "D&M".
22.09.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 923 S"as having repair "concertina(pass.)".
22.09.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 923 S"as having repair "draftgear complete heavy".
22.09.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 923 S"as having repair "hand brake assembly complete".
22.09.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 923 S"as having repair "vestibule(pass.)".
21.11.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 923 S"as having repair "air conditioner compressor(pass.)".
21.11.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 923 S"as having repair "air conditioner motor(pass.)".
21.11.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 923 S"as having repair "battery box(pass.)".
21.11.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 923 S"as having repair "battery charger(pass.)".
21.11.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 923 S"as having repair "electrical control panel(pass.)".
21.11.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 923 S"as having repair "evaporator unit(pass.)".
21.11.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 923 S"as having repair "hot water tank(pass.)".
21.11.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 923 S"as having repair "lighting (interior)".
21.11.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 923 S"as having repair "water cooler(pass.)".
30.11.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 923 S" alteration: "relocate ceiling mould screw, compartment side of corridor. screw between indicator light and compartment door to be relocated 25 mm closer to compartment door, due to electrical wiring in corridor partition. ARL, ARM, ER (RS4461)".
21.06.1990TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 923 S" alteration: "fit longer pin in passenger car jumper cable plugs. all passenger cars. (RS4518)".
20.11.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 923 S"as having repair "wheel set".
27.02.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 923 S"as having repair "wheel set".
7.1992Fitted with Indian Pacific name boards. Also end compartment combined with conductors to provide a disabled access compartment.
24.02.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 923 S" alteration: "remove sterilising lamp from the shower/toilet cubicle adjacent the conductors compartment of the "ARL" and "ARM" passenger cars. Disconnect wiring marked "SZL" and "SZLN" from the PO1 circuit in each car and make safe. REinstate cubicle wall with a stainless steel coverplate. ARM 288, ARL 289,291,293,308,310,324,326,920-923,925,990,992. (RS4775)".
14.05.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 923 S" 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 "ARL 923 S" 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 "ARL 923 S" 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 "ARL 923 S" 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 "ARL 923 S" alteration: "install lateral restaint to buffer beams on all IP and Ghan rollingstock in accordance with dwg no. A0/C8-11. (RS4812)".
04.08.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 923 S" alteration: "install one gravity trap in each toilet chute on all I.P. and Ghan passenger cars in accordance with dwg no. A1/C8-10. (RS4811)".
17.02.1994TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 923 S" alteration: "replace existing airconditioning filter assemblies with "Pryocone" filter assemblies. All Ghan & IP cars. (RS4843)".
7.1995Refurbished with wood interior in Indian Pacific upgrade. Also end compartment combined with conductors to provide a disabled access compartment - Theme: "Sturt Desert PeA"pl.
1.4.1997On Australian National passenger division operational list.
30.5.1997TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 923 S" in AN "Mainland Division".
Owner:"AN"
Operator:"C"
Length Over Headstocks:"22.9m"
Tare Weight:"47.8tonne"
Current Gauge:"Standard"
Gauge Restrictions:"S"
Bogie Configuration:"2X2"
Original Cost:"$197400"
Run Restriction:"Unrestricted on gauge(s) shown Inter or Intrastate"
Diagram Book Page No.:"NS 69"
Date Built:"06.01.1975"
Operating System:"IP Pool"
Intended Use:"Passengers"
Remarks:"1st Class Twinette;I.P.Cars"
BSG Code:"PSPT"
1.11.1997To Great Southern Railway.
2002-03Sold to a third party and "Leased Back" by Great Southern Railway [Serco Group Report].
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26.1.2002 Keswick - ARL324

ARL 324

Stainless steel, air conditioned, first class twinette sleeping car built by "Commonwealth Engineering". Contract No. 3748-1974.

6.5.1975Entered service. [rrc]
17.02.1982TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 324 X" alteration: "removal of torsion springs from berth flap assembly upper and lower berths. (05s82)".
27.08.1982TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 324 X" alteration: "modify handbrake pulley on stainless steel cars. (16s82)".
04.06.1984TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 324 X" alteration: "alteration to vestible entrance flaps. (C2069)".
10.03.1986TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 324 X" alteration complete: "fit telescopic gas spring to vestibule flap of stainless steel passenger cars. ARL, ARM, ARJ, BRJ, ER, SSA. (RS4109)".
13.06.1986TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 324 X" alteration complete: "replace side stem springs on concertinas to increase closing force. (RS4128)".
17.12.1986TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 324 X" 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 "ARL 324 X" alteration complete: "installation of emergency key boxes to passenger cars. (RS4190)".
20.08.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 324 X" alteration complete: "modify buffer beam on carbon and stainless steel passenger cars. (RS4215)".
26.08.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 324 X" 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 "ARL 324 X" alteration: "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 "ARL 324 X" alteration complete: "Ghan passenger car exterior refurbishment. (a) fit Ghan logo to cars (b) fit vinyl stripe to cars (RS4279)".
01.07.1988TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 324 X" alteration complete: "fit existing shower mixing valve with chrome breach piece 133mm centres to all shower compartments. AG, BG, BA, BRG, ARJ, ARL, ARM, ER. (RS4290)".
1989Refinished in the Ghan colour scheme, but not refurbished as it is only a spare car used when another car is in for repairs.
16.05.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 324 X" alteration complete: "fit 1.8 mm thick lead sheet to the floors of all standard gauge passenger cars, including I.P. cars. (RS4420)".
11.07.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 324 X"as having repair "wheel set".
31.10.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 324 X" alteration complete: "installation of electric hot water urn (urnie urn 7.5 litre) and water filter to conductor"s compartment. ARJ, ARL, ARM, BRG, BRJ passenger cars. (RS4456)".
30.11.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 324 X" alteration complete: "relocate ceiling mould screw, compartment side of corridor. screw between indicator light and compartment door to be relocated 25 mm closer to compartment door, due to electrical wiring in corridor partition. ARL, ARM, ER (RS4461)".
21.06.1990TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 324 X" alteration: "fit longer pin in passenger car jumper cable plugs. all passenger cars. (RS4518)".
24.08.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 324 X"as having repair "wheel set".
28.05.1991TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 324 X" 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)".
13.10.1992TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 324 X"as having repair "air brake system complete".
13.10.1992TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 324 X"as having repair "bogie brake blocks x92".
13.10.1992TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 324 X"as having repair "bogie clearance".
13.10.1992TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 324 X"as having repair "bogie complete".
13.10.1992TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 324 X"as having repair "end complete".
13.10.1992TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 324 X"as having repair "floor sheeting".
13.10.1992TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 324 X"as having repair "hand brake assembly complete".
13.10.1992TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 324 X"as having repair "interior furbishings(pass.)".
13.10.1992TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 324 X"as having repair "kitchen appliances(pass.)".
13.10.1992TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 324 X"as having repair "wheel set".
24.02.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 324 X" alteration: "remove sterilising lamp from the shower/toilet cubicle adjacent the conductors compartment of the "ARL" and "ARM" passenger cars. Disconnect wiring marked "SZL" and "SZLN" from the PO1 circuit in each car and make safe. REinstate cubicle wall with a stainless steel coverplate. ARM 288, ARL 289,291,293,308,310,324,326,920-923,925,990,992. (RS4775)".
28.06.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 324 X" 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 "ARL 324 X" 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 "ARL 324 X" 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 "ARL 324 X" alteration: "install lateral restaint to buffer beams on all IP and Ghan rollingstock in accordance with dwg no. A0/C8-11. (RS4812)".
04.08.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 324 X" alteration: "install one gravity trap in each toilet chute on all I.P. and Ghan passenger cars in accordance with dwg no. A1/C8-10. (RS4811)".
25.01.1994TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 324 X" alteration: "replace existing star/delta starter with clipsal starter. Install additional condenser fan contactor & upgrade other contactors. Installl isolators to underframe motors. Install earth wire form main swbd to air con panel & rewire as per drawings. Ghan passenger cars. (RS4842)".
17.02.1994TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 324 X" 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 "ARL 324 X" in AN "Mainland Division".
Owner:"AN"
Operator:"C"
Length Over Headstocks:"22.9m"
Tare Weight:"47.8tonne"
Current Gauge:"Standard"
Gauge Restrictions:"S"
Bogie Configuration:"2X2"
Original Cost:"$186700"
Run Restriction:"Unrestricted on gauge(s) shown Inter or Intrastate"
Diagram Book Page No.:"NS 69"
Date Built:"06.05.1975"
Operating System:"Trans Pool"
Intended Use:"Passengers"
Remarks:"1st Class Twinette"
BSG Code:"PSTT"
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.
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20.7.1986 ARL925 Indian Pacific builders plate

ARL 325 -- ARL 925

Stainless steel, air conditioned, first class twinette sleeping car built by "Commonwealth Engineering". Contract No. 3748-1974.

19.5.1975Entered service as "ARL 325". [rrc]
1977Renumbered as Joint Stock "ARL 925" from "ARL 325" for Indian Pacific service. [rrc]
05.12.1979TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 925 N" alteration complete: "modification of cold water alcove door. Dwg. 3C 11A. ARL 920, 921, 922, 923, 925, 947, 961, 962, 963, 990, 992. ARM 951, 952, 953, 954, 987. (IP0779)".
10.12.1979TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 925 N" alteration: "modification to chilled water tank. DWG 2C 115A 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. (IP1079)".
10.12.1979TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 925 N" alteration complete: "alteration to wardrobe. DWG 2C 106A. ARL 920, 921, 922, 923, 925, 947, 961, 962, 963, 990, 992. ARM 951, 952, 953, 954, 987. (IP1179)".
10.12.1979TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 925 N" 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 "ARL 925 N" 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 "ARL 925 N" 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)".
12.08.1980TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 925 N" alteration complete: "installation of emergency tool box in conductors compartment. Dwgs. 2C 140, 2C 141, 2C 144. 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. (IP0680)".
20.08.1980TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 925 N" 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)".
30.09.1981TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 925 N" alteration complete: "installation of electric hot water urn in conductors compartment. DWG.1C 179. 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. (IP0481)".
17.02.1982TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 925 N" alteration complete: "removal of torsion springs from berth flap assembly upper and lower berths. ARL 920, 921, 922, 923, 925, 947, 961, 962, 963, 990, 992. ARM 951, 952, 953, 954, 987. (IP0482)".
27.08.1982TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 925 N" 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)".
15.05.1984TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 925 N" alteration complete: "alteration to vestibule entrance flaps. Dwg. 2C 173. 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, ER 906,909,910,911. (IP0184)".
31.07.1984TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 925 N" alteration: "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 "ARL 925 N" 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 "ARL 925 N" alteration complete: "fit telescopic gas spring to entrance flap of stainless steel Passenger cars. Applicable drawings 2C-182 & 3C-111 (IP0287)".
05.02.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 925 N" alteration complete: "replace diaphragm side stem springs to increase closing force. Applicable drawings 3C-110 (IP0187)".
20.03.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 925 N" alteration complete: "installation of emergency key box. Applicable drawing 2C-190 (IP0387)".
11.06.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 925 N" alteration: "fit shower rose "conserva" low pressure shower rose part no. 56/203. When required to be replaced. Superseded by IP1087; (IP0687)".
26.08.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 925 N" alteration complete: "modification to buffer beam assy on all IP passenger cars as per drawing 2C.193 (IP0887)".
22.09.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 925 N" 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)".
09.12.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 925 N" alteration: "removal "ConservA" shower rose ip mod 6/87 fit inline flow restrictor and refit original shower rose. (IP1087)".
15.03.1988TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 925 N" alteration: "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)".
01.07.1988TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 925 N" alteration complete: "fit existing shower mixing valve with chrome breach piece 133mm centres to all shower compartments. AG, BG, BA, BRG, ARJ, ARL, ARM, ER. (RS4290)".
16.05.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 925 N" alteration: "fit 1.8 mm thick lead sheet to the floors of all standard gauge passenger cars, including I.P. cars. (RS4420)".
25.08.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 925 N"as having repair "air brake system complete".
25.08.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 925 N"as having repair "aux. brake reservoir complete".
25.08.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 925 N"as having repair "bogie clearance".
25.08.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 925 N"as having repair "bogie complete".
25.08.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 925 N"as having repair "bogie wear plates".
25.08.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 925 N"as having repair "concertina(pass.)".
25.08.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 925 N"as having repair "hand brake assembly complete".
25.08.1989TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 925 N"as having repair "vestibule(pass.)".
30.11.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 925 N" alteration: "relocate ceiling mould screw, compartment side of corridor. screw between indicator light and compartment door to be relocated 25 mm closer to compartment door, due to electrical wiring in corridor partition. ARL, ARM, ER (RS4461)".
21.06.1990TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 925 N" alteration: "fit longer pin in passenger car jumper cable plugs. all passenger cars. (RS4518)".
4.6.1992Fitted with Indian Pacific name boards.
24.02.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 925 N" alteration: "remove sterilising lamp from the shower/toilet cubicle adjacent the conductors compartment of the "ARL" and "ARM" passenger cars. Disconnect wiring marked "SZL" and "SZLN" from the PO1 circuit in each car and make safe. REinstate cubicle wall with a stainless steel coverplate. ARM 288, ARL 289,291,293,308,310,324,326,920-923,925,990,992. (RS4775)".
14.05.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 925 N" 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 "ARL 925 N" 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 "ARL 925 N" 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 "ARL 925 N" 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 "ARL 925 N" alteration: "install lateral restaint to buffer beams on all IP and Ghan rollingstock in accordance with dwg no. A0/C8-11. (RS4812)".
04.08.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 925 N" alteration: "install one gravity trap in each toilet chute on all I.P. and Ghan passenger cars in accordance with dwg no. A1/C8-10. (RS4811)".
17.02.1994TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 925 N" alteration: "replace existing airconditioning filter assemblies with "Pryocone" filter assemblies. All Ghan & IP cars. (RS4843)".
12.1994Refurbished with wood interior in Indian Pacific upgrade - Theme: "Ocean"pl.
1.4.1997On Australian National passenger division operational list.
30.5.1997TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 925 N" in AN "Mainland Division".
Owner:"AN"
Operator:"C"
Length Over Headstocks:"22.9m"
Tare Weight:"47.8tonne"
Current Gauge:"Standard"
Gauge Restrictions:"S"
Bogie Configuration:"2X2"
Original Cost:"$197400"
Run Restriction:"Unrestricted on gauge(s) shown Inter or Intrastate"
Diagram Book Page No.:"NS 69"
Date Built:"19.06.1975"
Operating System:"IP Pool"
Intended Use:"Passengers"
Remarks:"1st Class Twinette;I.P.Cars"
BSG Code:"PSPT"
1.11.1997To Great Southern Railway.
2002-03Sold to a third party and "Leased Back" by Great Southern Railway [Serco Group Report].
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18.11.2001 Keswick - ARL 326

ARL 326

Stainless steel, air conditioned, first class twinette sleeping car built by "Commonwealth Engineering". Contract No. 3748-1974.

15.7.1975Entered service. [rrc]
17.02.1982TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 326 D" alteration complete: "removal of torsion springs from berth flap assembly upper and lower berths. (05s82)".
27.08.1982TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 326 D" alteration: "modify handbrake pulley on stainless steel cars. (16s82)".
04.06.1984TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 326 D" alteration complete: "alteration to vestible entrance flaps. (C2069)".
10.03.1986TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 326 D" alteration complete: "fit telescopic gas spring to vestibule flap of stainless steel passenger cars. ARL, ARM, ARJ, BRJ, ER, SSA. (RS4109)".
13.06.1986TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 326 D" alteration complete: "replace side stem springs on concertinas to increase closing force. (RS4128)".
17.12.1986TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 326 D" 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 "ARL 326 D" alteration complete: "installation of emergency key boxes to passenger cars. (RS4190)".
22.05.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 326 D" alteration complete: "replace existing shower rose with "ConservA" low pressure shower rose no. 56/203 to all passenger cars which are fitted with shower compartments. (RS4201)".
20.08.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 326 D" alteration complete: "modify buffer beam on carbon and stainless steel passenger cars. (RS4215)".
26.08.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 326 D" alteration: "modify air conditioning intake filters and frames (primary and secondary) on stainless steel and carbon steel passenger cars. (RS4213)".
10.12.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 326 D" alteration: "remove "ConservA" shower rose, fit in-line restictor and refit original shower rose. This alteration supercedes alteration RS4201. All passenger cars with shower compartments (except I.P. cars). (RS4247)".
15.03.1988TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 326 D" 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)".
01.07.1988TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 326 D" alteration complete: "fit existing shower mixing valve with chrome breach piece 133mm centres to all shower compartments. AG, BG, BA, BRG, ARJ, ARL, ARM, ER. (RS4290)".
16.05.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 326 D" alteration: "fit 1.8 mm thick lead sheet to the floors of all standard gauge passenger cars, including I.P. cars. (RS4420)".
31.10.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 326 D" alteration complete: "installation of electric hot water urn (urnie urn 7.5 litre) and water filter to conductor"s compartment. ARJ, ARL, ARM, BRG, BRJ passenger cars. (RS4456)".
30.11.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 326 D" alteration: "relocate ceiling mould screw, compartment side of corridor. screw between indicator light and compartment door to be relocated 25 mm closer to compartment door, due to electrical wiring in corridor partition. ARL, ARM, ER (RS4461)".
07.06.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 326 D"as having repair "wheel set".
21.06.1990TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 326 D" alteration: "fit longer pin in passenger car jumper cable plugs. all passenger cars. (RS4518)".
05.02.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 326 D"as having repair "concertina(pass.)".
05.02.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 326 D"as having repair "kitchen appliances(pass.)".
28.05.1991TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 326 D" 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)".
05.02.1992TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 326 D"as having repair "air brake system complete".
05.02.1992TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 326 D"as having repair "bogie clearance".
05.02.1992TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 326 D"as having repair "bogie complete".
05.02.1992TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 326 D"as having repair "complete triple valve - "W" OR "D&M".
05.02.1992TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 326 D"as having repair "coupler knuckle pin".
05.02.1992TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 326 D"as having repair "coupler knuckle".
05.02.1992TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 326 D"as having repair "draftgear complete heavy".
05.02.1992TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 326 D"as having repair "end complete".
05.02.1992TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 326 D"as having repair "hand brake assembly complete".
05.02.1992TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 326 D"as having repair "yoke pin".
4.6.1992Fitted with Indian Pacific name boards.
24.02.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 326 D" alteration: "remove sterilising lamp from the shower/toilet cubicle adjacent the conductors compartment of the "ARL" and "ARM" passenger cars. Disconnect wiring marked "SZL" and "SZLN" from the PO1 circuit in each car and make safe. REinstate cubicle wall with a stainless steel coverplate. ARM 288, ARL 289,291,293,308,310,324,326,920-923,925,990,992. (RS4775)".
14.05.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 326 D" 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 "ARL 326 D" 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 "ARL 326 D" 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 "ARL 326 D" 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 "ARL 326 D" alteration: "install lateral restaint to buffer beams on all IP and Ghan rollingstock in accordance with dwg no. A0/C8-11. (RS4812)".
04.08.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 326 D" alteration: "install one gravity trap in each toilet chute on all I.P. and Ghan passenger cars in accordance with dwg no. A1/C8-10. (RS4811)".
17.02.1994TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARL 326 D" alteration: "replace existing airconditioning filter assemblies with "Pryocone" filter assemblies. All Ghan & IP cars. (RS4843)".
1.4.1997On Australian National passenger division stored list.
30.5.1997TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARL 326 D" in AN "Mainland Division".
Owner:"AN"
Operator:"C"
Length Over Headstocks:"22.9m"
Tare Weight:"47.8tonne"
Current Gauge:"Standard"
Gauge Restrictions:"S"
Bogie Configuration:"2X2"
Original Cost:"$186700"
Run Restriction:"Unrestricted on gauge(s) shown Inter or Intrastate"
Diagram Book Page No.:"NS 69"
Date Built:"15.07.1975"
Operating System:"IP Pool"
Intended Use:"Passengers"
Remarks:"1st Class Twinette"
BSG Code:"PSPT"
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.
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