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Interior of 1 CO

The two "CO" guards vans were constructed at Islington workshops. Internally they were divided into 3 compartments. Each end compartment had a 9 ton capacity, with the B end also being fitted with four large hinged shelves. The centre compartment has a capacity of 8 tons, fish floor and 2 dog boxes with entrance doors fitted outside.

The guards compartment was between the "B" and the centre compartment.

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Exterior of 1 CO 27.11.1996 Keswick - 1CO

CO 1

The two "CO"Guards/Luggage van for use on "The Overland".

18.9.1970Issued to service. [rrc]
17.12.1986TIMS/WMS: wagon "CO 1 T" alteration complete: "apply check letter to class & number of approximately 443 locomotives, passenger cars and rail cars. Classify Overland sleeping cars. (RS4173)".
19.03.1987TIMS/WMS: wagon "CO 1 T" alteration complete: "installation of emergency key boxes to passenger cars. (RS4190)".
19.11.1987TIMS/WMS: wagon "CO 1 T" alteration complete: "delete all exterior "V & ANR" lettering from overland rollingstock. All Overland rollingstock. (RS4241)".
03.03.1995TIMS/WMS: shows wagon "CO 1 T" as having repair "vehicle scrapped".
12.1995Written off and Sold.
30.5.1997TIMS/WMS: shows wagon "CO 1 T" in AN "Mainland Division".
Owner:"AN &V/LINE"
Operator:"D"
Length Over Headstocks:"22.9m"
Tare Weight:"42.8tonne"
Current Gauge:"Broad"
Gauge Restrictions:"B"
Bogie Configuration:"2X2"
Date Built:"17.10.1957"
Operating System:"AN & V/LINE "
Intended Use:"Passengers"
Remarks:"BRAKE VAN JOINT STOCK AN/V/LINE"
BSG Code:"PBMT"
30.5.1997TIMS/WMS: shows wagon "CO 1 T"as having a capacity of 5 tonnes
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2 CO sitting at WCR Ballarat East in 2003 1 CO and 2 CO at islington on 1.7.1998

CO 2

Guards/Luggage van for use on "The Overland".

29.9.1970Issued to service. [rrc]
17.12.1986TIMS/WMS: wagon "CO 2 F" alteration complete: "apply check letter to class & number of approximately 443 locomotives, passenger cars and rail cars. Classify Overland sleeping cars. (RS4173)".
19.03.1987TIMS/WMS: wagon "CO 2 F" alteration complete: "installation of emergency key boxes to passenger cars. (RS4190)".
19.11.1987TIMS/WMS: wagon "CO 2 F" alteration complete: "delete all exterior "V & ANR" lettering from overland rollingstock. All Overland rollingstock. (RS4241)".
07.09.1989TIMS/WMS: shows wagon "CO 2 F" as having repair "wheel set".
12.09.1989TIMS/WMS: shows wagon "CO 2 F" as having repair "wheel set".
03.03.1995TIMS/WMS: shows wagon "CO 2 F" as having repair "vehicle scrapped".
12.1995Written off and Sold.
30.5.1997TIMS/WMS: shows wagon "CO 2 F" in AN "Mainland Division".
Owner:"AN &V/LINE"
Operator:"D"
Length Over Headstocks:"22.9m"
Tare Weight:"42.8tonne"
Current Gauge:"Broad"
Gauge Restrictions:"B"
Bogie Configuration:"2X2"
Date Built:"17.10.1957"
Operating System:"AN & V/LINE "
Intended Use:"Passengers"
Remarks:"BRAKE VAN JOINT STOCK AN/V/LINE"
BSG Code:"PBMT"
30.5.1997TIMS/WMS: shows wagon "CO 2 F"as having a capacity of 5 tonnes
1998Sold to West Coast Railway.
2.12.1998Left Adelaide for Melbourne.
3.2004Offered for Sale by Tender along with a large number of vehicles owned by West Coast Railway. On Overland bogies owned by M. Menzies.
2004Sold to Australian Loco & Railway Carriage Company [cp 1.2005].
2004Sold to Geelong based "Rail Experience". [cp 1.2005].
-Moved to South Geelong, Victoria.
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