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NBR Narrow Gauge Second Class Sleeping Car

25.8.1976 - Marree - NBR74 narrow gauge sleeping car 25.8.1976 - Marree - NBR74 narrow gauge sleeping car

NBR 74

Timber bodied second class sleeping car built by the Commonwealth Railways at the Port Augusta workshops for the Ghan. Four berths were provided in each compartment and 24 sleeping passengers could be accomodated. In later years it was used as a sitting car on the "Chaser" and as such could seat 48 passengers.



4.5.1949Entered service.
1.4.1958Auto couplers fitted.
Easter 1964Used on Australian Railway Historical Society special from Marree to Alberrie Creek.
-Withdrawn from the Central Australia Railway as a result of bogie damage in a derailment at Anna Creek.
26.4.1980Sold to Pichi Richi Railway.