VGB - Classification

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VGB Power Van

Steel power car built by Commonwealth Engineering for use on the narrow gauge Ghan service. Contract No. 2573-1965.

11.1.1966	Entered service on the Central Australia Railway as "NG 68".
11.1980	Used on the last Ghan 11.1980.
16.7.1983	Converted to standard gauge as "VGB 377".
24.11.1984	Recoded "PGB".
1986	Used on the Jubilee Trade Train.
1.7.1998	To Australian Rail Track Corporation.
5.3.2011	ARTC issued tender for sale of item.