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nterior of "ARP" sleeper set for night use, circa 1917 Interior of "ARP" sleeper set for day use, circa 1917

A contract was issued on 12.6.1916 for ten express sleeping car bodies standard gauge 4 foot 8½ inch from the "Meadowbank Manufacturing Co of Sydney, NSW.". The first was to be delivered on 13.12.1916 and the last on 4.4.1917, at a cost, delivered at Port Augusta of £2,300 for the first eight, and £2,350 for the remaining two, for a total cost of £23,100. The remaining two were delivered to the western end of the line rather than being held at Port Augusta.[CR report as at 30th June 1916. CPP 1914-17, No.344]

These car bodies were placed on underframes supplied by "Westralia IronworkS" on rails at Fremantle for Kalgoorlie; and "Barbat and SonS", delivered at Port Augusta.



19.4.1987, Peterborough Steamtown NABP8 Blackrock car

ARP/ABP 8 -- NABPC/SABPC 8 -- Black Rock

First class sleeping car with clerestory roof, delivered in 1916 to form part of the original East-West Consist as "ARP", built by "Meadowbank" on a supplied underframe previously used for Pt Augusta construction train sleeper No.1.

20.10.1917Entered service as "ARP 8" sleeping car.
12.11.1947Converted to a sitting car "ABP 8", seating 24 first class and 32 second class.
1960sWhen replaced by more modern carriages, it was relegated to minor passenger duties such as on the standard gauge Ghan.
27.5.1978Written off, and purchased by Steamtown Peterborough, who converted it to narrow gauge, renamed it "Black Rock", and altered classification to "NABPC 8".
1981Repairs to damaged seats and broken windows.
3.1981Painted chocolate and cream.
18.4.1981On inaugural Steamtown Peterborough train.
-Recoded "SABPC 8"
ARP 9, circa 1917

ARP/ABP 9 -- NRL 1674 -- ENFL 3

First class sleeping car with clerestory roof, delivered in 1916 to form part of the original East-West Consist as "ARP", built by "Meadowbank" on a supplied underframe previously used for Port Augusta construction train Passenger car No.2.

20.10.1917Entered service as "ARP 9" sleeping car.
19.6.1937Converted to a sitting car "ABP 9", seating 24 first class and 32 second class.
20.10.1969Written off
20.3.1970Underframe to narrow gauge "NRL 1674" flat wagon
1.1980On Central Australia Railway.
6.1.1981Sent to Eyre Penisula Division.[rrc]
15.4.1985To "ENFL 3".[rrc]
ARP 10, circa 1917

ARP/ABP/AP 10

First class sleeping car with clerestory roof, delivered in 1916 to form part of the original East-West Consist as "ARP", built by "Meadowbank" on a supplied underframe previously used for Port Augusta construction train Sleeper No.2.

20.10.1917Entered service as "ARP 10" sleeping car.
27.9.1938Converted to a sitting car "ABP 10", seating 18 first class and 32 second class.
10.9.1957Converted to "AP 10", seating 42 first class passengers.
21.9.1977Written off.

ARP/ABP 11 -- NABPC/SABPC 11 -- Eurelia

ABP11 at Port Pirie 9.6.1952 ARP 11, circa 1917

First class sleeping car with clerestory roof, delivered in 1916 to form part of the original East-West Consist as "ARP", built by "Meadowbank" on a supplied underframe previously used for Port Augusta construction train Hospital car.

31.10.1917Entered service as "ARP 11" sleeping car.
19.12.1937Converted to a sitting car "ABP 11", seating 24 first class and 32 second class.
1960sWhen replaced by more modern carriages, it was relegated to minor passenger duties such as on the standard gauge Ghan.
21.6.1980Written off as a result of accident damage to end platform and timberwork on one side of car.
1980Purchased by Steamtown Peterborough, who converted it to narrow gauge, renamed it "EureliA", and altered classification to "NABPC".
1981New headstock fitted and repairs to the end gates and handrails. Timberwork for approximately half the length of one side replaced due to accident damage. 14 broken windows fixed.
4.1981Painted chocolate and cream.
18.4.1981On inaugural Steamtown Peterborough train.
1987Still in service
-Recoded "SABPC 11"

ARP/ARB/NARB 12

First class sleeping car with clerestory roof, delivered in 1916 to form part of the original East-West Consist as "ARP", built by "Meadowbank" on a supplied underframe previously used for Port Augusta construction train Stores car.

31.10.1917Entered service as "ARP 12" sleeping car.
1918Showers fitted
24.7.1946Received the classification "ARB 12" when the end platform was converted to a vestibule.
6.4.1956Fitted with narrow gauge bogies and transferred to the CAR. Recoded "NARB 12".
16.2.1961Reverted to standard gauge for use on goods trains as non-air conditioned accomodation.
3.7.1961Interior stripped to bare wood and restained and varnished. All fittings renickled, new corner pillars and end rails fitted.
9.12.1978Written off
1979Purchased by Steamtown Peterborough. It was intended to be used for members accomodation.
20.5.1984Converted to the Tourist information centre at Peterborough.
8.2005,ABP13 Midland Workshops 18.3.2005,Unloading of ARB13 at Midland Workshops for South Spur Rail Service

ARP/ARB/NARB 13 -- NARB 13 -- Orroroo

First class sleeping car with clerestory roof, delivered in 1916 to form part of the original East-West Consist as "ARP", built by "Meadowbank" on a supplied underframe previously used for Port Augusta construction train Office car.

31.10.1917Entered service as "ARP 13" sleeping car.
1918Showers fitted.
6.1949.Received the classification "ARB" when the end platform was converted to a vestibule.
29.5.1959Fitted with narrow gauge bogies and transferred to the CAR as "NARB".
14.7.1961Return to standard gauge. Interior restained and varnished.
9.1975It was again placed on narrow gauge.
26.4.1980Withdrawn from service at Marree and purchased by Steamtown Peterborough, who renamed it "Orroroo".
8.10.1980 Originally delivered to Steamtown Peterborough but unable to be unloaded, then stored at Port Augusta.
30.4.1983Eventually being delivered.
1987Still in need of updating by Steamtown Peterborough 1987 and in a poor state of repair.
11.2002Sold to South Spur Rail Services for possible use on the "Spirit of the West".
19.7.2005Unloaded at Midland Workshops, Western Australia.
4.2012Sold by GEMCO Rail to Golden Mile Loopline Service in Boulder, Western Australia. Move to Kalgoorlie Boulder without bogies [pr].
Sleeping car ARB 14 in the Peterborough roundhouse on 5.2.1986

ARP/ARB/NARB 14 -- NARB/SARB 14 -- Kingswood

First class sleeping car with clerestory roof, delivered in 1916 to form part of the original East-West Consist as "ARP", built by "Meadowbank" on a supplied underframe previously used for Port Augusta construction train.

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24.11.1917Entered service as "ARP 14" sleeping car.
1918 Showers fitted
3.6.1949 Received the classification "ARB" when the end platform was converted to a vestibule.
26.4.1956Fitted with narrow gauge bogies and transferred to the Central Australia Railway as "NARB".
20.2.1961Fitted with temporary standard gauge bogies[blc]
10.8.1962officially returned to standard gauge. Painted internally and externally.
1.3.1980Written off
28.7.1981Sold to Steamtown Peterborough.
28.12.1981Converted to narrow gauge and coded "NARB 14".
1987Entered service for Steamtown Peterborough, named "Kingswood".
-Recoded "SARB 14"
Sitting car ABP 15 in a very poor state of repair at Peterborough on 26.12.1985 Sitting car ABP 15 in a very poor state of repair at Peterborough

ARP/ABP 15 -- NABPC 15 -- Minvalara

First class sleeping car with clerestory roof, delivered in 1916 to form part of the original East-West Consist as "ARP", built by "Meadowbank" on a supplied underframe previously used for Kalgoorlie construction train Sleeper No.1.

24.11.1917Entered service as "ARP 15" sleeping car..
1918Shower fitted
22.10.1948Converted to "ABP" sitting car, seating 24 first class and 32 second class.
1960sWhen replaced by more modern carriages, it was relegated to minor passenger duties such as on the standard gauge Ghan.
19.7.1980 Written off and purchased to Steamtown Peterborough, who named it "MinvalarA" and recoded it "NABPC". It remained on standard gauge despite being given a North Australia Railway coding
1986In a bad state due to vandalism. It is unlikely that this car ever ran on a Steamtown Peterborough train and still seemed to be on standard gauge.
1989Sold to the Rodeo club of Peterborough for use as a elevated platform for sheep shearing demonstrations. Moved to rodeo site, with bogies, one side and all compartments removed.

ARP/ARB/NARB 16

First class sleeping car with clerestory roof, delivered in 1916 to form part of the original East-West Consist as "ARP", built by "Meadowbank" on a supplied underframe previously used for Port Augusta construction train.

24.11.1917Entered service as "ARP 16" sleeping car..
1918Shower fitted.
20.6.1946Converted to "ARB" when the end platform was closed in.
26.4.1956Converted to narrow gauge and recoded "NARB".
27.7.1961 Returned to standard gauge, interior stripped to bare wood, fittings renickled, seats recovered, exterior burnt off and repainted.
1960sWhen replaced by more modern carriages, it was relegated to minor passenger duties such as on the standard gauge Ghan.
7.4.1970Lights and louvres replaced.
23.7.1975 Written off on account extensively damaged by vandalism. Stored at PRR and used for members accomodation.
Interior of first class sleeping car 12.1971 Port Augusta - composite situp car AB17 on marree train + mail van in foreground

ARP/ABP/AB 17 -- R 2602

First class sleeping car with clerestory roof, delivered in 1916 to form part of the original East-West Consist as "ARP", built by "Meadowbank" on a supplied underframe previously used for Port Augusta construction train.

23.3.1918Entered service as "ARP 17" sleeping car..
1918Shower fitted.
17.9.1947Converted to "ABP" composite sitting car.
25.6.1958Converted to "AB", when platform enclosed, still composite
23.7.1975Written off after collision Parkeston.
30.3.1977Underframe converted to flat wagon and fitted with a camp unit, recoded "R 2602".
5.1981Noted as fitted with huts "S 103" and "S 104".