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

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26.1.2002 Keswick - ARM 951 26.1.2002 Keswick - ARM 951

ARM 251 -- ARM 951

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

8.2.1969On loan to VR from 8.2.1969 to 3.1970 on account of violet town collision.
6.2.1970Entered service as "ARM 251" on Commonwealth Railways. [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.
9.6.1974Renumbered as Joint Stock "ARM 951" from "ARM 251" for Indian Pacific service. [rrc]
05.12.1979TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARM 951 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 "ARM 951 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 "ARM 951 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 "ARM 951 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 "ARM 951 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 "ARM 951 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 "ARM 951 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 "ARM 951 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 "ARM 951 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 "ARM 951 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 "ARM 951 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 "ARM 951 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 "ARM 951 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 "ARM 951 E" alteration complete: "apply check letter to class & number of approximately 443 locomotives, passenger cars and rail cars. (RS4173)".
05.02.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARM 951 E" 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 "ARM 951 E" alteration complete: "replace diaphragm side stem springs to increase closing force. Applicable drawings 3C-110 (IP0187)".
20.03.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARM 951 E" alteration complete: "installation of emergency key box. Applicable drawing 2C-190 (IP0387)".
11.06.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARM 951 E" 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 "ARM 951 E" alteration complete: "modification to buffer beam assy on all ip passenger cars as per drawing 2C.193 (IP0887)".
22.09.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARM 951 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 "ARM 951 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 "ARM 951 E" 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 "ARM 951 E" 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 "ARM 951 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 "ARM 951 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 "ARM 951 E" alteration: "fit longer pin in passenger car jumper cable plugs. All passenger cars. (RS4518)".
19.01.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 951 E"as having repair "air brake system complete".
19.01.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 951 E"as having repair "bogie clearance".
19.01.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 951 E"as having repair "bogie complete".
19.01.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 951 E"as having repair "bridge plate assembly".
19.01.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 951 E"as having repair "complete triple valve - "W" OR "D&M".
19.01.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 951 E"as having repair "concertina(pass.)".
19.01.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 951 E"as having repair "coupler complete".
19.01.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 951 E"as having repair "coupler internal locking parts".
19.01.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 951 E"as having repair "coupler knuckle pin".
19.01.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 951 E"as having repair "coupler knuckle".
19.01.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 951 E"as having repair "draftgear complete heavy".
19.01.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 951 E"as having repair "hand brake assembly complete".
19.01.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 951 E"as having repair "vestibule(pass.)".
19.01.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 951 E"as having repair "wear plates & saddles".
19.01.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 951 E"as having repair "wheel set".
19.01.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 951 E"as having repair "yoke complete".
15.02.1991TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARM 951 E" alteration: "fit concertina support rods to both ends of stainless steel sleeping car ARM-951E. (RS4572)".
31.05.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 951 E"as having repair "other brake cylinder complete".
31.05.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 951 E"as having repair "vehicle scheduled lift and date change".
4.6.1992Fitted with Indian Pacific name boards.
14.05.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARM 951 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 "ARM 951 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 "ARM 951 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 "ARM 951 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 "ARM 951 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 "ARM 951 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 "ARM 951 E" alteration: "replace existing airconditioning filter assemblies with "Pryocone" filter assemblies. All Ghan & IP cars. (RS4843)".
8.1994Internally refurbished with timber panelling asd part of Indian Pacific upgrade- Theme: "Ocean"pl
30.5.1997TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 951 E" in AN "Mainland Division".
Owner:"AN"
Operator:"C"
Length Over Headstocks:"22.9m"
Tare Weight:"47.7tonne"
Current Gauge:"Standard"
Gauge Restrictions:"S"
Bogie Configuration:"2X2"
Original Cost:"$144690"
Run Restriction:"Unrestrcited on gauge(s) shown Inter or Intrastate"
Diagram Book Page No.:"NS 70"
Date Built:"28.05.1970"
Operating System:"IP Pool"
Intended Use:"Passengers"
Remarks:"1st Class Twinette;I.P.cars"
BSG Code:"PSPV"
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].
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2.7.1988,Keswick deluxe sleeper ARM952 in Expo Express colours

ARM 252 -- ARM 952

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

8.2.1969On loan to VR from 8.2.1969 to 3.1969 on account of violet town collision.
6.2.1970Entered service as "ARM 252" on Commonwealth Railways. [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.
10.9.1970TV fitted in Sydney. [rrc]
1974Renumbered as Joint Stock "ARM 952" from "ARM 252" for Indian Pacific service. [rrc]
05.12.1979TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARM 952 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 "ARM 952 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 "ARM 952 N" 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 "ARM 952 N" 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 "ARM 952 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 "ARM 952 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 "ARM 952 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 "ARM 952 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 "ARM 952 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 "ARM 952 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 "ARM 952 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 "ARM 952 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 "ARM 952 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 "ARM 952 N" alteration complete: "apply check letter to class & number of approximately 443 locomotives, passenger cars and rail cars. (RS4173)".
05.02.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARM 952 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 "ARM 952 N" alteration complete: "replace diaphragm side stem springs to increase closing force. Applicable drawings 3C-110 (IP0187)".
20.03.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARM 952 N" alteration: "installation of emergency key box. Applicable drawing 2C-190 (IP0387)".
11.06.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARM 952 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 "ARM 952 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 "ARM 952 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 "ARM 952 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 "ARM 952 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 "ARM 952 N" 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)".
2.7.1988At Keswick with Expo Express colours on letter board.
16.05.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARM 952 N" 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 "ARM 952 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)".
18.06.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 952 N"as having repair "wheel set".
21.06.1990TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARM 952 N" alteration: "fit longer pin in passenger car jumper cable plugs. All passenger cars. (RS4518)".
20.12.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 952 N"as having repair "air brake system complete".
20.12.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 952 N"as having repair "aux. brake reservoir complete".
20.12.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 952 N"as having repair "bogie clearance".
20.12.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 952 N"as having repair "bogie complete".
20.12.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 952 N"as having repair "bridge plate assembly".
20.12.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 952 N"as having repair "complete triple valve - "W" OR "D&M".
20.12.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 952 N"as having repair "concertina(pass.)".
20.12.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 952 N"as having repair "draftgear complete heavy".
20.12.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 952 N"as having repair "hand brake assembly complete".
20.12.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 952 N"as having repair "vestibule(pass.)".
20.12.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 952 N"as having repair "wheel set".
20.12.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 952 N"as having repair "yoke pin".
4.6.1992Fitted with Indian Pacific name boards.
14.05.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARM 952 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 "ARM 952 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 "ARM 952 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 "ARM 952 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 "ARM 952 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 "ARM 952 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 "ARM 952 N" alteration: "replace existing airconditioning filter assemblies with "Pryocone" filter assemblies. All Ghan & IP cars. (RS4843)".
7.1994Internally refurbished with timber panelling as part of Indian Pacific upgrade - Theme: "Ocean"pl
30.5.1997TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 952 N" in AN "Mainland Division".
Owner:"AN"
Operator:"C"
Length Over Headstocks:"22.9m"
Tare Weight:"47.7tonne"
Current Gauge:"Standard"
Gauge Restrictions:"S"
Bogie Configuration:"2X2"
Original Cost:"$144690"
Run Restriction:"Unrestrcited on gauge(s) shown Inter or Intrastate"
Diagram Book Page No.:"NS 70"
Date Built:"10.09.1970"
Operating System:"IP Pool"
Intended Use:"Passengers"
Remarks:"1st Class Twinette;I.P.cars"
BSG Code:"PSPV"
1.4.1997On Australian National passenger division operational list.
1.11.1997To Great Southern Railway.
1.2002Interior Refurbished.
2002-03Sold to a third party and "Leased Back" by Great Southern Railway [Serco Group Report].
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18.11.2001 Keswick - ARM 953 18.11.2001 Keswick - ARM 953

ARM 253 -- ARM 953

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

16.1.1969Entered service as "ARM 253". [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 "ARM 953" from "ARM 253" for Indian Pacific service. [rrc]
05.12.1979TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARM 953 W" 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 "ARM 953 W" 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 "ARM 953 W" 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 "ARM 953 W" 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 "ARM 953 W" 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 "ARM 953 W" 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 "ARM 953 W" 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 "ARM 953 W" 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 "ARM 953 W" 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 "ARM 953 W" 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 "ARM 953 W" 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 "ARM 953 W" 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)".
04.06.1984TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARM 953 W" alteration complete: "alteration to vestible entrance flaps. (C2069)".
31.07.1984TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARM 953 W" 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 "ARM 953 W" alteration complete: "apply check letter to class & number of approximately 443 locomotives, passenger cars and rail cars. (RS4173)".
05.02.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARM 953 W" 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 "ARM 953 W" alteration complete: "replace diaphragm side stem springs to increase closing force. Applicable drawings 3C-110 (IP0187)".
20.03.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARM 953 W" alteration: "installation of emergency key box. Applicable drawing 2C-190 (IP0387)".
11.06.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARM 953 W" 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 "ARM 953 W" alteration complete: "modification to buffer beam assy on all ip passenger cars as per drawing 2C.193 (IP0887)".
22.09.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARM 953 W" 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 "ARM 953 W" 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 "ARM 953 W" 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 "ARM 953 W" 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 "ARM 953 W" 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 "ARM 953 W" 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 "ARM 953 W" alteration: "fit longer pin in passenger car jumper cable plugs. All passenger cars. (RS4518)".
13.11.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 953 W"as having repair "wheel set".
25.02.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 953 W"as having repair "wheel set".
16.05.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 953 W"as having repair "air brake system complete".
16.05.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 953 W"as having repair "aux. brake reservoir complete".
16.05.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 953 W"as having repair "bogie clearance".
16.05.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 953 W"as having repair "bogie complete".
16.05.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 953 W"as having repair "bridge plate assembly".
16.05.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 953 W"as having repair "complete triple valve - "W" OR "D&M".
16.05.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 953 W"as having repair "concertina(pass.)".
16.05.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 953 W"as having repair "coupler knuckle pin".
16.05.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 953 W"as having repair "coupler knuckle".
16.05.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 953 W"as having repair "draftgear complete heavy".
16.05.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 953 W"as having repair "end complete".
16.05.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 953 W"as having repair "hand brake assembly complete".
16.05.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 953 W"as having repair "wheel set".
16.05.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 953 W"as having repair "yoke complete".
16.05.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 953 W"as having repair "yoke pin".
26.07.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 953 W"as having repair "air brake system complete".
26.07.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 953 W"as having repair "bogie clearance".
26.07.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 953 W"as having repair "complete triple valve - "W" OR "D&M".
26.07.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 953 W"as having repair "coupler knuckle pin".
26.07.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 953 W"as having repair "coupler knuckle".
26.07.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 953 W"as having repair "draftgear complete heavy".
26.07.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 953 W"as having repair "end complete".
26.07.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 953 W"as having repair "hand brake assembly complete".
26.07.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 953 W"as having repair "wheel set".
26.07.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 953 W"as having repair "yoke pin".
26.07.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 953 W"as having repair "yoke support plate liner".
7.1992Fitted with Indian Pacific name boards.
14.05.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARM 953 W" 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 "ARM 953 W" 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 "ARM 953 W" 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 "ARM 953 W" 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 "ARM 953 W" 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 "ARM 953 W" 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)".
10.08.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 953 W"as having repair "wheel set".
17.02.1994TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARM 953 W" alteration: "replace existing airconditioning filter assemblies with "Pryocone" filter assemblies. All Ghan & IP cars. (RS4843)".
7.1994Internally refurbished with timber panelling asd part of Indian Pacific upgrade - Theme: "Ocean"pl.
1.4.1997On Australian National passenger division operational list.
30.5.1997TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 953 W" in AN "Mainland Division".
Owner:"AN"
Operator:"C"
Length Over Headstocks:"22.9m"
Tare Weight:"47.7tonne"
Current Gauge:"Standard"
Gauge Restrictions:"S"
Bogie Configuration:"2X2"
Original Cost:"$144690"
Run Restriction:"Unrestrcited on gauge(s) shown Inter or Intrastate"
Diagram Book Page No.:"NS 70"
Date Built:"16.01.1969"
Operating System:"IP Pool"
Intended Use:"Passengers"
Remarks:"1st Class Twinette;I.P.cars"
BSG Code:"PSPV"
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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ARM954 - badly fire damaged ARM954: Taken in 1997 at Keswick

ARM 254 -- ARM 954

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

8.2.1969On loan to VR from 8.2.1969 to 3.1969 on account of violet town collision.
6.2.1970Entered service as "ARM 251" on Commonwealth Railways. [rrc]
6.1975Renumbered as Joint Stock "ARM 954" from "ARM 254" for Indian Pacific service. [rrc]
05.12.1979TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARM 954 X" 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 "ARM 954 X" 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 "ARM 954 X" 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 "ARM 954 X" 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 "ARM 954 X" 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 "ARM 954 X" 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 "ARM 954 X" 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 "ARM 954 X" 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 "ARM 954 X" 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 "ARM 954 X" 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 "ARM 954 X" 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 "ARM 954 X" 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 "ARM 954 X" 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 "ARM 954 X" alteration complete: "apply check letter to class & number of approximately 443 locomotives, passenger cars and rail cars. (RS4173)".
05.02.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARM 954 X" 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 "ARM 954 X" alteration complete: "replace diaphragm side stem springs to increase closing force. Applicable drawings 3C-110 (IP0187)".
20.03.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARM 954 X" alteration complete: "installation of emergency key box. Applicable drawing 2C-190 (IP0387)".
11.06.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARM 954 X" 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 "ARM 954 X" alteration complete: "modification to buffer beam assy on all ip passenger cars as per drawing 2C.193 (IP0887)".
22.09.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARM 954 X" 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 "ARM 954 X" 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 "ARM 954 X" 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 "ARM 954 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)".
16.05.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARM 954 X" 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 "ARM 954 X" 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 "ARM 954 X" alteration: "fit longer pin in passenger car jumper cable plugs. All passenger cars. (RS4518)".
26.06.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 954 X"as having repair "air brake system complete".
26.06.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 954 X"as having repair "aux. brake reservoir complete".
26.06.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 954 X"as having repair "bogie bearers".
26.06.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 954 X"as having repair "bogie clearance".
26.06.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 954 X"as having repair "bogie complete".
26.06.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 954 X"as having repair "bridge plate assembly".
26.06.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 954 X"as having repair "complete triple valve - "W" OR "D&M".
26.06.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 954 X"as having repair "concertina(pass.)".
26.06.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 954 X"as having repair "coupler complete".
26.06.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 954 X"as having repair "draftgear complete heavy".
26.06.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 954 X"as having repair "end complete".
26.06.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 954 X"as having repair "vestibule(pass.)".
26.06.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 954 X"as having repair "yoke complete".
10.03.1992TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 954 X"as having repair "wheel set".
7.1992Fitted with Indian Pacific name boards.
07.10.1992TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 954 X"as having repair "wheel set".
14.05.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARM 954 X" 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 "ARM 954 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 "ARM 954 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 "ARM 954 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 "ARM 954 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 "ARM 954 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)".
17.02.1994TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARM 954 X" 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 "ARM 954 X" in AN "Mainland Division".
Owner:"AN"
Operator:"C"
Length Over Headstocks:"22.9m"
Tare Weight:"47.7tonne"
Current Gauge:"Standard"
Gauge Restrictions:"S"
Bogie Configuration:"2X2"
Original Cost:"$144690"
Run Restriction:"Unrestrcited on gauge(s) shown Inter or Intrastate"
Diagram Book Page No.:"NS 70"
Date Built:"04.02.1970"
Operating System:"IP Pool"
Intended Use:"Passengers"
Remarks:"1st Class Twinette;I.P.cars"
BSG Code:"PSPV"
1.11.1997To Great Southern Railway.
12.6.1998Interior badly damaged by fire while car in storage at Keswick.
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ARM 287 -- ARM 987

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

8.9.1972Entered service as "ARM 251" on Commonwealth Railways. [rrc]
1977Renumbered as Joint Stock "ARM 987" from "ARM 287" for Indian Pacific service.
05.12.1979TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARM 987 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 "ARM 987 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 "ARM 987 N" 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 "ARM 987 N" 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 "ARM 987 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 "ARM 987 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 "ARM 987 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 "ARM 987 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 "ARM 987 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 "ARM 987 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 "ARM 987 N" 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 "ARM 987 N" 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 "ARM 987 N" 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 "ARM 987 N" alteration complete: "apply check letter to class & number of approximately 443 locomotives, passenger cars and rail cars. (RS4173)".
05.02.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARM 987 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 "ARM 987 N" alteration complete: "replace diaphragm side stem springs to increase closing force. Applicable drawings 3C-110 (IP0187)".
20.03.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARM 987 N" alteration complete: "installation of emergency key box. Applicable drawing 2C-190 (IP0387)".
11.06.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARM 987 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 "ARM 987 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 "ARM 987 N" 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 "ARM 987 N" 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 "ARM 987 N" 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 "ARM 987 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 "ARM 987 N" 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: shows passenger car "ARM 987 N"as having repair "wheel set".
30.11.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARM 987 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 "ARM 987 N" alteration complete: "fit longer pin in passenger car jumper cable plugs. All passenger cars. (RS4518)".
15.11.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 987 N"as having repair "wheel set".
15.11.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 987 N"as having repair "wheel set".
01.05.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 987 N"as having repair "air conditioner condensor(pass.)".
01.05.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 987 N"as having repair "air conditioner motor(pass.)".
01.05.1991TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 987 N"as having repair "evaporator unit(pass.)".
01.03.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 987 N"as having repair "air brake system complete".
01.03.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 987 N"as having repair "air conditioner compressor(pass.)".
01.03.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 987 N"as having repair "bogie bearers".
01.03.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 987 N"as having repair "bogie clearance".
01.03.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 987 N"as having repair "bogie complete".
01.03.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 987 N"as having repair "bridge plate assembly".
01.03.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 987 N"as having repair "cold water tank(pass.)".
01.03.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 987 N"as having repair "complete triple valve - "W" OR "D&M".
01.03.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 987 N"as having repair "concertina(pass.)".
01.03.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 987 N"as having repair "coupler knuckle pin".
01.03.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 987 N"as having repair "coupler knuckle".
01.03.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 987 N"as having repair "draftgear complete heavy".
01.03.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 987 N"as having repair "electrical cabling".
01.03.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 987 N"as having repair "end complete".
01.03.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 987 N"as having repair "evaporator unit(pass.)".
01.03.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 987 N"as having repair "floor sheeting".
01.03.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 987 N"as having repair "hand brake assembly complete".
01.03.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 987 N"as having repair "hand brake assembly complete".
01.03.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 987 N"as having repair "hot water tank(pass.)".
01.03.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 987 N"as having repair "interior furbishings(pass.)".
01.03.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 987 N"as having repair "interior furbishings(pass.)".
01.03.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 987 N"as having repair "vestibule(pass.)".
01.03.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 987 N"as having repair "water system".
01.03.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 987 N"as having repair "wheel set".
01.03.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 987 N"as having repair "yoke carrier".
01.03.1993TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 987 N"as having repair "yoke pin".
14.05.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARM 987 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 "ARM 987 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 "ARM 987 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 "ARM 987 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 "ARM 987 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 "ARM 987 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 "ARM 987 N" 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 "ARM 987 N" in AN "Mainland Division".
Owner:"AN"
Operator:"C"
Length Over Headstocks:"22.9m"
Tare Weight:"47.7tonne"
Current Gauge:"Standard"
Gauge Restrictions:"S"
Bogie Configuration:"2X2"
Original Cost:"$144690"
Run Restriction:"Unrestrcited on gauge(s) shown Inter or Intrastate"
Diagram Book Page No.:"NS 70"
Date Built:"08.09.1972"
Operating System:"IP Pool"
Intended Use:"Passengers"
Remarks:"1st Class Twinette;I.P.cars"
BSG Code:"PSPV"
1.11.1997To Great Southern Railway.
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ARM 288 -- Finke River Car

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

26.9.1972Entered service. [rrc]
17.02.1982TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARM 288 T" alteration: "removal of torsion springs from berth flap assembly upper and lower berths. (05s82)".
27.08.1982TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARM 288 T" alteration: "modify handbrake pulley on stainless steel cars. (16s82)".
04.06.1984TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARM 288 T" alteration: "alteration to vestible entrance flaps. (C2069)".
10.03.1986TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARM 288 T" 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 "ARM 288 T" alteration complete: "replace side stem springs on concertinas to increase closing force. (RS4128)".
17.12.1986TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARM 288 T" alteration complete: "apply check letter to class & number of approximately 443 locomotives, passenger cars and rail cars. (RS4173)".
19.03.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARM 288 T" alteration complete: "installation of emergency key boxes to passenger cars. (RS4190)".
20.08.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARM 288 T" alteration complete: "modify buffer beam on carbon and stainless steel passenger cars. (RS4215)".
26.08.1987TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARM 288 T" alteration: "modify air conditioning intake filters and frames (primary and secondary) on stainless steel and carbon steel passenger cars. (RS4213)".
1988Refinished in the Ghan colour scheme.
15.03.1988TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARM 288 T" 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 "ARM 288 T" 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 "ARM 288 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)".
26.07.1988TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARM 288 T" alteration: "Ghan" passenger car interior refurbishment. Refurbish interior of all cars in accordance with drawings. (RS4304)". New class: "AOB".
16.05.1989TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARM 288 T" 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 "ARM 288 T" 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 "ARM 288 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)".
31.05.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 288 T"as having repair "air brake system complete".
31.05.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 288 T"as having repair "bogie brake blocks x92".
31.05.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 288 T"as having repair "bogie brake blocks x92".
31.05.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 288 T"as having repair "bogie clearance".
31.05.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 288 T"as having repair "bogie complete".
31.05.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 288 T"as having repair "end complete".
31.05.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 288 T"as having repair "hand brake assembly complete".
31.05.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 288 T"as having repair "other slack adjuster complete".
5.6.1990Interior refurbished for Ghan use and car named "Finke River Car".
21.06.1990TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARM 288 T" alteration: "fit longer pin in passenger car jumper cable plugs. All passenger cars. (RS4518)".
29.11.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 288 T"as having repair "complete triple valve - "W" OR "D&M".
29.11.1990TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 288 T"as having repair "wheel set".
28.05.1991TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARM 288 T" alteration: "replace existing exhaust chokes on 132 no. "Ghan" "Trans-Australian" "Overland", "SS" & "SSA" cars to improve train handling. All std cars to be fitted with exhaust chokes to wh p/no. 2483 & the 3 no. relay braked cars are to be fitted with wh p/no. c-12740 exhaust chokes . this modification will increase brake cylinder exhaust timings from 6-9 secs to 26-28 secs. (RS4603)".
24.02.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARM 288 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)".
28.06.1993TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARM 288 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 "ARM 288 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 "ARM 288 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 "ARM 288 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 "ARM 288 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)".
25.01.1994TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARM 288 T" alteration: "replace existing Star/Delta starter with clipsal starter. Install additional condenser fan contactor & upgrade other contactors. Install isolators to underframe motors. Install earth wire form main swbd to air con panel & rewire as per drawings. Ghan passenger cars. (RS4842)".
17.02.1994TIMS/WMS: passenger car "ARM 288 T" alteration: "replace existing airconditioning filter assemblies with "Pryocone" filter assemblies. All Ghan & IP cars. (RS4843)".
1.4.1997On Australian National passenger division operational list.
30.5.1997TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "ARM 288 T" in AN "Mainland Division".
Owner:"AN"
Operator:"C"
Length Over Headstocks:"22.9m"
Tare Weight:"47.7tonne"
Current Gauge:"Standard"
Gauge Restrictions:"S"
Bogie Configuration:"2X2"
Original Cost:"$182200"
Run Restriction:"Unrestrcited on gauge(s) shown Inter or Intrastate"
Diagram Book Page No.:"NS 70"
Date Built:"26.09.1972"
Operating System:"Trans Pool"
Intended Use:"Passengers"
Remarks:"1st Class Twinette "FINKE RIVER CAR"
BSG Code:"PSTV"
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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