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narrow gauge brake vans built at the Port Augusta workshops.



8.10.1988,Quorn Pichi Richi Railway NP31 pay van 7.1973,Port Augusta - Pay car NP31

NYBA/NP/NEI/NP 31

narrow gauge brake vans built at the Port Augusta workshops.

18.8.1927Entered service.
14.8.1944Converted to "NP" class pay car. Contained a safe, gas fridge, sink, two berths, shower and a serving counter.
15.3.1951Recoded "NEI".
8.4.1958Auto couplers and alterations to interior.
17.12.1964Further interior alterations - possibly recoded back to "NP 31" at this time.
22.5.1973Written off.
-Sold to Pichi Richi Railway.

NYBA 32 -- NR 1564 -- R 2598

narrow gauge brake vans built at the Port Augusta workshops.

23.9.1927Entered service.
25.3.1959Auto couplers fitted.
7.2.1968Body removed from underframe. Underframe converted to flat "NR 1564".
19.3.1968Body written off.
9.1975Converted to standard gauge as "R 2598".
20.6.1985Written off.