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HRGB Brake van with sleeping accomodation and power generation facilities

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All steel power vans constructed by "Kinki-Sharyo Co. Ltd., Osaka, Japan". Each has two generators, developing 75 KW. Sleeping accomodation is available for twelve train staff in four-berth compartments. Wardrobes are fitted in each compartment. The vans are air-conditioned, provided with kitchen and dining room accomodation, gas refrigerator, shower and toilet facilities.



8.10.1996 Port Augusta - HRGB116 brake and power van

HRGB 116

Brake van with sleeping accomodation and power generation facilities built by Kinki-Sharyo of Japan.

30.12.1960Entered service.
19.7.1963The 2 GM 6/71 diesel alternator sets were replaced by Rolls Royce C6TFL diesel alternator sets.
1.1999Sold to a buyer from Geelong, Victoria.
Power car HRGB 117 at Keswick on 15.9.1990 8.10.1996 Port Augusta - HRGB117 brake and power van

HRGB 117

Brake van with sleeping accomodation and power generation facilities built by Kinki-Sharyo of Japan.

28.7.1961Entered service.
-The 2 GM 6/71 diesel alternator sets were replaced by Rolls Royce C6TFL diesel alternator sets.
22.1.1987At Keswick painted grey and lettered "Australian National Railways".
1.1999Sold to a buyer from Geelong, Victoria.
3.8.2001Transferred to Islington Works for storage.[cp 9.2001]
2005Sold to the "Pullman Car Company" who are operator of the "Ozback Explorer"
7.5.2005Transferred from Islington Works to NSW.