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During 1915, 8 bogie brake van bodies were purchased from "Clyde" and placed on underframes purchased previously. All the vans were coded "YB" until 5 were subsequently converted to "HR" combination brake and crew vans for use on the through expresses. This conversion involved removing the passenger compartment and fitting this area with crew sleeping berths.
See also: HR 28 to 32.
standard gauge freight train brake van.
| 17.4.1916 | Entered service at western end of line. |
| 5.7.1916 | Fitted with stones lighting gear. |
| 19.10.1917 | Transferred from Western to Eastern section. |
| 29.5.1959 | Destroyed by fire at Woocalla ballasting workings. |
| 15.10.1959 | Written off. |
| 5.1981 | Underframe at Woocalla Ballast Pits. |
standard gauge freight train brake van.
| 17.4.1916 | Entered service at western end of line. |
| 16.6.1916 | Stones lighting fitted. |
| 19.10.1917 | Transferred from Western to Eastern section. |
| 31.10.1917 | Converted to mail van "M 32". |
| 29.6.1918 | Converted back to "YB 19". |
| 19.10.1918 | Utilized as a pay car at western end. |
| 7.10.1926 | Lavatory installed in Pay Clerk's compartment. |
| 19.1.1944 | Additional berth provided and improvements made to the kitchen. |
| 27.5.1963 | Written off. |
| 11.11.1964 | Underframe converted to "R 1817" flat wagonblc - fitted with hut "S29" |
| 27.3.1991 | At Port Augusta fitted with camp unit, pushed off end of road next to Central Australia Railway barn. |
standard gauge freight train brake van.
| 2.7.1916 | Entered service at western end of line. |
| 2.7.1916 | Stones lighting fitted. |
| 19.10.1917 | Transferred from Western to Eastern section. |
| 30.11.1917 | Converted to mail van "M 34". |
| 8.6.1918 | Converted back to "YB 20". |
| 6.4.1964 | Body written off. |
| 28.7.1964 | Underframe used as "R 1813" - fitted with hut "S31" |
| 18.12.1993 | Written off. |
