Bluebird Railcar Driving Trailers

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Built at Islington workshops between 1955 and 1958 by the South Australian Railways as Bluebird railcar driving trailers. All the trailers carried road numbers and names.

Members of the class were also known as:

Avocet	Bittern	Grebe	Ibis
Mopoke	Plover	Snipe

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100 -- Mopoke -- 107 -- BR 107 -- 811 -- 100 -- Cabernet -- RZDY 100

Bluebird railcar driving trailer, built Islington workshops. Seated 32 first class and 40 second class passengers.

5.9.1955

Entered service named Mopoke. [rrc]

3.1978

To Australian National Railways.

6.1984

To standard gauge.

24.07.1986

TIMS/WMS: passenger car "100 H" alteration complete: "renumber individual locomotives and rail cars as listed. 500 TO 534, 600 TO 607, 700 TO 706, 800 TO 810, 830 TO 875, 930 TO 967 250 TO 261, 280 TO 283 & 100 TO 107 (RS4140)".

11.1986

Renumbered "107".

17.12.1986

TIMS/WMS: passenger car "100 H" alteration complete: "apply check letter to class & number of approximately 443 locomotives, passenger cars and rail cars. Classify Overland sleeping cars. (RS4173)".

01.07.1987

Reclassified from passenger car "100 H" to " passenger car "107 B". [TIMS/WMS:]

20.08.1987

TIMS/WMS: passenger car "107 B" alteration: "modify buffer beam on carbon and stainless steel passenger cars. (RS4215)".

26.08.1987

TIMS/WMS: passenger car "107 B" alteration: "modify air conditioning intake filters and frames (primary and secondary) on stainless steel and carbon steel passenger cars. (RS4213)".

31.10.1989

TIMS/WMS: shows railcar "107 B" service defect: "sw - general - carpet , trim and seats replaced or repaired as required".

31.10.1989

TIMS/WMS: shows railcar "107 B" service defect: "sw - mechanical maintenance - air brake - car converted to dual brake system ( S.E.M. & A.7.E.L. )".

11.1989

Converted to locomotive hauled and classified as "BR 107".

19.01.1990

TIMS/WMS: shows railcar "107 B" service defect: "un - electrical miscellaneous - a/c sockets checked.".

19.01.1990

TIMS/WMS: shows railcar "107 B" service defect: "un - a/c socket lids to replace.".

02.03.1990

TIMS/WMS: railcar "107 B" alteration: "1) fit additional water tanks(100 gallons) 2) paint cars silver 3) remove end windows - vestible 4) reclassify to BR 101X, 102R, 105V, 106H, 107Q 5) convert 102 & 107 from 1600 to 1435 MM gauge. Railcar trailers 101, 102, 105, 106, 107. (RS4482)". New class: "BR".

12.1995

Written off and sold to "International Development Services".

30.5.1997

TIMS/WMS: shows railcar "107 B" in AN "Mainland Division".

Owner:	"AN"
Length Over Headstocks:	"22.9m"
Tare Weight:	"43.1tonne"
Current Gauge:	"BroaD"
Gauge Restrictions:	"B"
Bogie Configuration:	"2X2"
Original Cost:	"$108020"
Run Restriction:	"Unrestricted on gauge(s) shown Inter or Intrastate"
Diagram Book Page No.:	"CB R3"
Date Built:	"05.09.1955"
Operating System:	"AN"
Intended Use:	"Passengers"
Remarks:	"Ex 100;Rail car Trailer;"MOPOKE"
BSG Code:	"RBAT"

30.5.1997

TIMS/WMS: shows railcar "107 B"as having a capacity of 72 passengers

Sold to Bluebird Rail Systems.

29.7.1998

Transferred from Port Augusta to Dry Creek and then to Islington Workshops.

28.11.1998

Sent from Adelaide to Melbourne on a V/Line freight No.7AD1. It had been renumbered "811".

Returned to Adelaide.

2001

Renumbered "100".

Named "Cabernet" for use for Barossa Wine Train.

Sold to Great Northern Rail.

12.2002

Offered for sale by "Chicago Freight Car Leasing Australia (CFCLA)" after Great Northern Rail went into receivership.

Stored Islington works - owned by CFCLA - standard gauge.

26.9.2006

Entered service after being converted to crew car for Pacific National. Coded "RZDY 100" and given the name "Mopoke". [cp 1.2007]

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BR 101 being lifted at Keswick on 3.6.1997

101 -- Grebe -- BR 101 -- FDAY 1

Bluebird railcar driving trailer, built Islington workshops. Seated 32 first class and 40 second class passengers.

10.10.1955	Entered service named Grebe.
c.1972	Fitted with buffet. Seating reduced to 32 first class and 36 second class passengers
3.1978	To Australian National Railways.
17.12.1986	TIMS/WMS: passenger car "101 Q" alteration complete: "apply check letter to class & number of approximately 443 locomotives, passenger cars and rail cars. Classify Overland sleeping cars. (RS4173)".
20.08.1987	TIMS/WMS: passenger car "101 Q" alteration: "modify buffer beam on carbon and stainless steel passenger cars. (RS4215)".
26.08.1987	TIMS/WMS: passenger car "101 Q" alteration: "modify air conditioning intake filters and frames (primary and secondary) on stainless steel and carbon steel passenger cars. (RS4213)".
20.07.1989	TIMS/WMS: shows railcar "101 Q" service defect: "UN - MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT COUPLER - "A"end auto coupler changed.".
11.12.1989	TIMS/WMS: railcar "101 Q" alteration: "1. modify brake gear 2. fit elastomer 3. carpet floor 4. re-upholster seats 5. remove engines (259) 6. rework baggage area (259) 101, 105, 106, 259. (RS4463)".
13.12.1989	TIMS/WMS: shows railcar "101 Q" service defect: "sw - general - minor work required - worn brake blocks changed - cracks in pedestal liners welded & worn spilt pin changed - wheels ok".
2.1990	Converted to locomotive or railcar hauled use and classified as "BR 101".
28.08.1990	TIMS/WMS: shows railcar "101 Q"as having repair "wheel set".
02.03.1990	TIMS/WMS: passenger car "BR 101 X" alteration complete: "1) fit additional water tanks(100 gallons) 2) paint cars silver 3) remove end windows - vestible 4) reclassify to BR 101X, 102R, 105V, 106H, 107Q 5) convert 102 & 107 from 1600 to 1435 MM gauge. Railcar trailers 101, 102, 105, 106, 107. (RS4482)". New class: "BR".
26.07.1991	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 101 X"as having repair "body complete".
26.07.1991	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 101 X"as having repair "roof complete".
27.07.1991	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 101 X"as having repair "air brake system complete".
27.07.1991	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 101 X"as having repair "bogie brake blocks x92".
27.07.1991	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 101 X"as having repair "bogie clearance".
27.07.1991	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 101 X"as having repair "bogie complete".
27.07.1991	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 101 X"as having repair "complete triple valve - "W" OR "D&M".
27.07.1991	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 101 X"as having repair "coupler complete".
27.07.1991	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 101 X"as having repair "coupler knuckle pin".
27.07.1991	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 101 X"as having repair "coupler knuckle".
27.07.1991	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 101 X"as having repair "end complete".
27.07.1991	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 101 X"as having repair "hand brake assembly complete".
27.07.1991	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 101 X"as having repair "other brake cylinder complete".
27.07.1991	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 101 X"as having repair "other slack adjuster complete".
-	Fitted with shower.
12.1995	Written off and sold to "International Development Services".
07.12.1995	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 101 X"as having repair "VEHICLE SOLD".
-	Sold to Bluebird Rail Systems.
Late 2003	Converted to crew car for FreightLink. Coded "FDAY 1" [cp 1.2004]
19.12.2004	Transferred from Islington Works to Dry Creek after completion of conversion.[cp 1.2004]

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102 -- Plover -- BR 102 -- Shiraz

Bluebird railcar driving trailer, built Islington workshops. Seated 32 first class and 40 second class passengers.

21.11.1955

Entered service named Plover.

3.1978

To Australian National Railways.

17.12.1986

TIMS/WMS: passenger car "102 C" alteration complete: "apply check letter to class & number of approximately 443 locomotives, passenger cars and rail cars. Classify Overland sleeping cars. (RS4173)".

20.08.1987

TIMS/WMS: passenger car "102 C" alteration: "modify buffer beam on carbon and stainless steel passenger cars. (RS4215)".

26.08.1987

TIMS/WMS: passenger car "102 C" alteration: "modify air conditioning intake filters and frames (primary and secondary) on stainless steel and carbon steel passenger cars. (RS4213)".

31.10.1989

TIMS/WMS: shows railcar "102 C" service defect: "sw - general - carpet, trim and seats replaced or repaired as required".

31.10.1989

TIMS/WMS: shows railcar "102 C" service defect: "sw - mechanical maintenance - air brake - car converted to dual brake system ( S.E.M. & A.7.E.L. )".

11.1989

Converted to locomotive hauled and classified as "BR 102".

25.09.1990

TIMS/WMS: shows railcar "102 C"as having repair "wheel set".

02.03.1990

TIMS/WMS: passenger car "BR 102 R" alteration complete: "1) fit additional water tanks(100 gallons) 2) paint cars silver 3) remove end windows - vestible 4) reclassify to BR 101X, 102R, 105V, 106H, 107Q 5) convert 102 & 107 from 1600 to 1435 MM gauge. Railcar trailers 101, 102, 105, 106, 107. (RS4482)". New class: "BR".

27.04.1991

TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 102 R"as having repair "bogie clearance".

27.04.1991

TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 102 R"as having repair "bogie complete".

27.04.1991

TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 102 R"as having repair "complete triple valve - "W" OR "D&M".

25.07.1991

TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 102 R"as having repair "body complete".

25.07.1991

TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 102 R"as having repair "roof complete".

26.10.1992

TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 102 R"as having repair "wheel set".

14.05.1993

TIMS/WMS: passenger car "BR 102 R" alteration: "fit "Miner TCC 8000" constant contact sidebearers to all I.P. passenger cars to drawing C3-13. (RS4791)".

29.07.1993

TIMS/WMS: passenger car "BR 102 R" alteration: "modify all ip passenger cars with clasp braking system to a 2 pair brake block rigging system to general drawing c3-14. also modify all ghan cars. All IP & Ghan cars. (RS4808)".

03.08.1993

TIMS/WMS: passenger car "BR 102 R" alteration: "flush all existing water tanks on "Ghan" & "IP" passenger cars. Install one unit of twin "SOLO" water filtration system on each passenger car in accordance with specification on drawing A1/C8-16. All Ghan & IP pass. cars (RS4809)".

04.08.1993

TIMS/WMS: passenger car "BR 102 R" alteration: "install lateral restaint to buffer beams on all IP and Ghan rollingstock in accordance with Dwg no. A0/C8-11. (RS4812)".

04.08.1993

TIMS/WMS: passenger car "BR 102 R" alteration: "install one gravity trap in each toilet chute on all I.P. and Ghan passenger cars in accordance with Dwg no. A1/C8-10. (RS4811)".

Fitted with a shower.

12.1995

Written off and sold to "International Development Services".

Sold to Bluebird Rail Systems.

30.5.1997

TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 102 R" in AN "Mainland Division".

Owner:	"AN"
Operator:	"C"
Length Over Headstocks:	"22.9m"
Tare Weight:	"43.1tonne"
Current Gauge:	"Standard"
Gauge Restrictions:	"S"
Bogie Configuration:	"2X2"
Original Cost:	"$108020"
Run Restriction:	"Unrestricted on gauge(s) shown Inter or Intrastate"
Diagram Book Page No.:	"CB R3"
Date Built:	"22.11.1955"
Operating System:	"IP PooL"
Intended Use:	"Passengers"
Remarks:	"EX 102;PASS. CAR"
BSG Code:	"PSPE"

30.5.1997

TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 102 R"as having a capacity of 72 passengers

9.1997

Restored with a central lounge area.

Named "Shiraz".

Stored Islington works - owned by CFCLA - broad gauge.

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103 -- Ibis -- BR 103 -- RZDY 103

Bluebird railcar driving trailer, built Islington workshops. Seated 32 first class and 40 second class passengers.

16.6.1956

Entered service named Ibis.

3.1978

To Australian National Railways.

17.12.1986

TIMS/WMS: passenger car "103 L" alteration complete: "apply check letter to class & number of approximately 443 locomotives, passenger cars and rail cars. Classify Overland sleeping cars. (RS4173)".

20.08.1987

TIMS/WMS: passenger car "103 L" alteration: "modify buffer beam on carbon and stainless steel passenger cars. (RS4215)".

26.08.1987

TIMS/WMS: passenger car "103 L" alteration: "modify air conditioning intake filters and frames (primary and secondary) on stainless steel and carbon steel passenger cars. (RS4213)".

03.05.1990

TIMS/WMS: shows railcar "103 L" service defect: "un - mechanical maintenance - air brake - drivers brake & emergency valves "a"end replaced.diaphram inpilot valve changed.".

06.06.1990

TIMS/WMS: railcar "103 L" alteration complete: "a) instal concertinas both ends. b) fill front windows. c) remove driving controls. d) reline vestibules. e) rework brake gear. f) remove head lights etc. railcar 103 (RS4514)".

Converted at Peterborough Workshops to Pokie car. Fitted with poker machines for service to Broken Hill.

Classified as "BR 103".

19.10.1992

TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 103 D"as having repair "air brake system complete".

01.07.1993

TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 103 D"as having repair "vehicle sold".

12.1995

Written off and sold to "International Development Services".

30.5.1997

TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 103 D" in AN "Mainland Division".

Owner:	"AN"
Operator:	"P"
Length Over Headstocks:	"22.9m"
Tare Weight:	"43.1tonne"
Current Gauge:	"Standard"
Gauge Restrictions:	"S"
Bogie Configuration:	"2X2"
Original Cost:	"$1000000"
Run Restriction:	"Unrestricted on gauge(s) shown Inter or Intrastate"
Date Built:	"01.01.1901"
Operating System:	"IP PooL"
Intended Use:	"Passengers"
Remarks:	"EX 103 PASS. CAR"
BSG Code:	"PSPE"

Sold to Bluebird Rail Systems.

7.1999

Reported as being in possession of Northern Rivers Rail, New South Wales.

6.2006

Transferred to Islington Workshops.

24.10.2006

Entered service after being converted to crew car for Pacific National. Coded "RZDY 103" and given the name "Ibis". [cp 1.2007]

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104 -- Avocet -- FDAY 2

Bluebird railcar driving trailer, built Islington workshops. Seated 32 first class and 40 second class passengers.

11.2.1958

Entered service named Avocet.

c.1972

Fitted with buffet. Seating reduced to 32 first class and 36 second class passengers

3.1978

To Australian National Railways.

17.12.1986

TIMS/WMS: passenger car "104 U" alteration complete: "apply check letter to class & number of approximately 443 locomotives, passenger cars and rail cars. Classify Overland sleeping cars. (RS4173)".

20.08.1987

TIMS/WMS: passenger car "104 U" alteration: "modify buffer beam on carbon and stainless steel passenger cars. (RS4215)".

26.08.1987

TIMS/WMS: passenger car "104 U" alteration: "modify air conditioning intake filters and frames (primary and secondary) on stainless steel and carbon steel passenger cars. (RS4213)".

12.1995

Written off and sold to "International Development Services".

30.5.1997

TIMS/WMS: shows railcar "104 U"as having a capacity of 68 passengers

30.5.1997

TIMS/WMS: shows railcar "104 U" in AN "Mainland Division".

Owner:	"AN"
Length Over Headstocks:	"22.9m"
Tare Weight:	"43.1tonne"
Current Gauge:	"Standard"
Gauge Restrictions:	"S"
Bogie Configuration:	"2X2"
Original Cost:	"$113860"
Run Restriction:	"Unrestricted on gauge(s) shown Inter or Intrastate"
Diagram Book Page No.:	"CB R3"
Date Built:	"11.02.1958"
Operating System:	"AN"
Intended Use:	"Passengers"
Installed Power:	"1kw"
Remarks:	"Rail car Trailer with buffet;"AVOCET"
BSG Code:	"RSAT"

Sold to Bluebird Rail Systems.

5.8.1998

Transferred from Port Augusta to Dry Creek and then to Islington Workshops.

Late 2003

Converted to crew car for FreightLink. Coded "FDAY 2" [cp 1.2004]

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105 -- Snipe -- BR 105 -- FDAY 3

Bluebird railcar driving trailer, built Islington workshops. Seated 32 first class and 40 second class passengers.

16.7.1958

Entered service named Snipe.

12.1971

Fitted with buffet. Seating reduced to 32 first class and 36 second class passengers

3.1978

To Australian National Railways.

17.12.1986

TIMS/WMS: passenger car "105 G" alteration complete: "apply check letter to class & number of approximately 443 locomotives, passenger cars and rail cars. Classify Overland sleeping cars. (RS4173)".

20.08.1987

TIMS/WMS: passenger car "105 G" alteration: "modify buffer beam on carbon and stainless steel passenger cars. (RS4215)".

26.08.1987

TIMS/WMS: passenger car "105 G" alteration: "modify air conditioning intake filters and frames (primary and secondary) on stainless steel and carbon steel passenger cars. (RS4213)".

11.07.1989

TIMS/WMS: shows railcar "105 G" service defect: "un - asbestos to remove so a.c. socket can be replaced".

11.12.1989

TIMS/WMS: shows railcar "105 G" service defect: "sw - general - s.g. bogies for 106 were serviced - worn pins replaced - pedestal liners changed & wheels reprofiled".

11.12.1989

TIMS/WMS: passenger car "105 G" alteration complete: "1. modify brake gear 2. fit elastomer 3. carpet floor 4. re-upholster seats 5. remove engines (259) 6. rework baggage area (259) 101, 105, 106, 259. (RS4463)".

2.1990

Converted to locomotive or railcar hauled use and classified as "BR 105".

02.03.1990

TIMS/WMS: passenger car "105 G" alteration complete: "1) fit additional water tanks(100 gallons) 2) paint cars silver 3) remove end windows - vestible 4) reclassify to BR 101X, 102R, 105V, 106H, 107Q 5) convert 102 & 107 from 1600 to 1435 MM gauge. Railcar trailers 101, 102, 105, 106, 107. (RS4482)". New class: "BR".

05.06.1991

TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "105 G"as having repair "bogie clearance".

24.06.1991

Reclassified from railcar "105 G" to " railcar "BR 105 V". [TIMS/WMS:]

05.06.1991

TIMS/WMS: shows railcar "BR 105 V"as having repair "air brake system complete".

05.06.1991

TIMS/WMS: shows railcar "BR 105 V"as having repair "aux. brake reservoir complete".

05.06.1991

TIMS/WMS: shows railcar "BR 105 V"as having repair "bogie brake blocks x92".

05.06.1991

TIMS/WMS: shows railcar "BR 105 V"as having repair "bogie brake blocks x92".

05.06.1991

TIMS/WMS: shows railcar "BR 105 V"as having repair "bogie clearance".

05.06.1991

TIMS/WMS: shows railcar "BR 105 V"as having repair "bogie complete".

05.06.1991

TIMS/WMS: shows railcar "BR 105 V"as having repair "branch pipe".

05.06.1991

TIMS/WMS: shows railcar "BR 105 V"as having repair "complete triple valve - "W" OR "D&M".

05.06.1991

TIMS/WMS: shows railcar "BR 105 V"as having repair "hand brake assembly complete".

05.06.1991

TIMS/WMS: shows railcar "BR 105 V"as having repair "other brake cylinder complete".

05.06.1991

TIMS/WMS: shows railcar "BR 105 V"as having repair "other slack adjuster complete".

05.06.1991

TIMS/WMS: shows railcar "BR 105 V"as having repair "vehicle reclassify".

05.06.1991

TIMS/WMS: shows railcar "BR 105 V"as having repair "wheel set".

05.06.1991

TIMS/WMS: shows railcar "BR 105 V" issued at location "Port augusta workshops" with a previous code of railcar "105 G"

24.06.1991

TIMS/WMS: shows railcar "BR 105 V" issued at location "Port augusta workshops" with a previous code of railcar "105 G"

14.05.1993

TIMS/WMS: passenger car "BR 105 V" alteration: "fit "Miner TCC 8000" constant contact sidebearers to all I.P. passenger cars to drawing C3-13. (RS4791)".

29.07.1993

TIMS/WMS: passenger car "BR 105 V" alteration: "modify all ip passenger cars with clasp braking system to a 2 pair brake block rigging system to general drawing c3-14. also modify all ghan cars. All IP & Ghan cars. (RS4808)".

03.08.1993

TIMS/WMS: passenger car "BR 105 V" alteration: "flush all existing water tanks on "Ghan" & "IP" passenger cars. Install one unit of twin "SOLO" water filtration system on each passenger car in accordance with specification on drawing A1/C8-16. All Ghan & IP pass. cars (RS4809)".

04.08.1993

TIMS/WMS: passenger car "BR 105 V" alteration: "install lateral restaint to buffer beams on all IP and Ghan rollingstock in accordance with Dwg no. A0/C8-11. (RS4812)".

04.08.1993

TIMS/WMS: passenger car "BR 105 V" alteration: "install one gravity trap in each toilet chute on all I.P. and Ghan passenger cars in accordance with Dwg no. A1/C8-10. (RS4811)".

Ftted with a shower.

12.1995

Written off and sold to "International Development Services".

Sold to Bluebird Rail Systems.

30.5.1997

TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 105 V" in AN "Mainland Division".

Owner:	"AN"
Operator:	"C"
Length Over Headstocks:	"22.9m"
Tare Weight:	"43.1tonne"
Current Gauge:	"Standard"
Gauge Restrictions:	"S"
Bogie Configuration:	"2X2"
Original Cost:	"$113860"
Run Restriction:	"Unrestricted on gauge(s) shown Inter or Intrastate"
Diagram Book Page No.:	"CB R3"
Date Built:	"16.07.1958"
Operating System:	"AN"
Intended Use:	"Passengers"
Remarks:	"EX 105;PASS. CAR WITH BUFFET"
BSG Code:	"PSPE"

30.5.1997

TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 105 V"as having a capacity of 68 passengers

30.03.2002

Last Run in South Australia. [cp 5.2003]

9.4.2003

Sent to Melbourne for proposed Melbourne to Mildura passsenger service. [cp 5.2003]

Transferred to broad gauge [cp 5.2003]

Late 2003

Converted to crew car for FreightLink. Coded "FDAY 3" [cp 1.2004]

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106 -- Brittern -- BR 106 -- 812 -- RZDY 106

Bluebird railcar driving trailer, built Islington workshops. Seated 32 first class and 40 second class passengers.

27.8.1958	Entered service named Brittern.
c.1972	Fitted with buffet. Seating reduced to 32 first class and 36 second class passengers
3.1978	To Australian National Railways.
17.12.1986	TIMS/WMS: passenger car "106 P" alteration complete: "apply check letter to class & number of approximately 443 locomotives, passenger cars and rail cars. Classify Overland sleeping cars. (RS4173)".
20.08.1987	TIMS/WMS: passenger car "106 P" alteration: "modify buffer beam on carbon and stainless steel passenger cars. (RS4215)".
26.08.1987	TIMS/WMS: passenger car "106 P" alteration: "modify air conditioning intake filters and frames (primary and secondary) on stainless steel and carbon steel passenger cars. (RS4213)".
11.12.1989	TIMS/WMS: railcar "106 P" alteration: "1. modify brake gear 2. fit elastomer 3. carpet floor 4. re-upholster seats 5. remove engines (259) 6. rework baggage area (259) 101, 105, 106, 259. (RS4463)".
18.12.1989	TIMS/WMS: shows railcar "106 P" service defect: "sw - general - light service required only".
2.1990	Converted to locomotive hauled use and classified as "BR 106".
02.03.1990	TIMS/WMS: passenger car "BR 106 H" alteration complete: "1) fit additional water tanks(100 gallons) 2) paint cars silver 3) remove end windows - vestible 4) reclassify to BR 101X, 102R, 105V, 106H, 107Q 5) convert 102 & 107 from 1600 to 1435 MM gauge. Railcar trailers 101, 102, 105, 106, 107. (RS4482)". New class: "BR".
02.08.1991	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 106 H"as having repair "body complete".
02.08.1991	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 106 H"as having repair "ROOF COMPLETE".
14.08.1992	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 106 H"as having repair "air brake system complete".
14.08.1992	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 106 H"as having repair "brake spreader & hangers".
14.08.1992	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 106 H"as having repair "hand brake assembly complete".
14.08.1992	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 106 H"as having repair "other brake cylinder complete".
14.08.1992	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 106 H"as having repair "train pipe".
12.01.1993	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 106 H"as having repair "air brake system complete".
12.01.1993	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 106 H"as having repair "bogie bearers".
12.01.1993	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 106 H"as having repair "bogie brake blocks x92".
12.01.1993	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 106 H"as having repair "bogie complete".
12.01.1993	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 106 H"as having repair "brake spreader & hangers".
12.01.1993	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 106 H"as having repair "coupler complete".
12.01.1993	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 106 H"as having repair "coupler knuckle pin".
12.01.1993	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 106 H"as having repair "coupler knuckle".
12.01.1993	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 106 H"as having repair "draftgear complete heavy".
12.01.1993	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 106 H"as having repair "end complete".
12.01.1993	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 106 H"as having repair "hand brake assembly complete".
12.01.1993	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 106 H"as having repair "wheel set".
12.01.1993	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 106 H"as having repair "yoke complete".
14.05.1993	TIMS/WMS: passenger car "BR 106 H" alteration: "fit "Miner TCC 8000" constant contact sidebearers to all I.P. passenger cars to drawing C3-13. (RS4791)".
27.07.1993	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 106 H"as having repair "bogie brake blocks x92".
29.07.1993	TIMS/WMS: passenger car "BR 106 H" alteration: "modify all ip passenger cars with clasp braking system to a 2 pair brake block rigging system to general drawing c3-14. also modify all ghan cars. All IP & Ghan cars. (RS4808)".
03.08.1993	TIMS/WMS: passenger car "BR 106 H" alteration: "flush all existing water tanks on "Ghan" & "IP" passenger cars. Install one unit of twin "SOLO" water filtration system on each passenger car in accordance with specification on drawing A1/C8-16. All Ghan & IP pass. cars (RS4809)".
04.08.1993	TIMS/WMS: passenger car "BR 106 H" alteration: "install lateral restaint to buffer beams on all IP and Ghan rollingstock in accordance with Dwg no. A0/C8-11. (RS4812)".
04.08.1993	TIMS/WMS: passenger car "BR 106 H" alteration: "install one gravity trap in each toilet chute on all I.P. and Ghan passenger cars in accordance with Dwg no. A1/C8-10. (RS4811)".
10.08.1993	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 106 H"as having repair "bogie brake blocks x92".
24.08.1993	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 106 H"as having repair "bogie brake blocks x92".
24.08.1993	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 106 H"as having repair "coupler knuckle".
24.08.1993	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 106 H"as having repair "other slack adjuster complete".
31.08.1993	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 106 H"as having repair "bogie brake blocks x92".
31.08.1993	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 106 H"as having repair "other slack adjuster complete".
07.09.1993	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 106 H"as having repair "bogie brake blocks x92".
07.09.1993	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 106 H"as having repair "other slack adjuster complete".
21.09.1993	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 106 H"as having repair "bogie brake blocks x92".
21.09.1993	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 106 H"as having repair "other slack adjuster complete".
19.10.1993	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 106 H"as having repair "bogie brake blocks x92".
19.10.1993	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 106 H"as having repair "other slack adjuster complete".
26.10.1993	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 106 H"as having repair "bogie brake blocks x92".
26.10.1993	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 106 H"as having repair "other slack adjuster complete".
02.11.1993	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 106 H"as having repair "brake block rb95".
02.11.1993	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 106 H"as having repair "other slack adjuster complete".
09.11.1993	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 106 H"as having repair "other slack adjuster complete".
16.11.1993	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 106 H"as having repair "bogie brake blocks x92".
16.11.1993	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 106 H"as having repair "other slack adjuster complete".
30.11.1993	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 106 H"as having repair "bogie brake blocks x92".
30.11.1993	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 106 H"as having repair "other slack adjuster complete".
30.11.1993	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 106 H"as having repair "vehicle complete".
07.12.1993	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 106 H"as having repair "bogie brake blocks x92".
07.12.1993	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 106 H"as having repair "other slack adjuster complete".
16.12.1993	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 106 H"as having repair "wheel set".
12.01.1994	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 106 H"as having repair "bridge plate assembly".
02.02.1994	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 106 H"as having repair "bogie brake blocks x92".
02.02.1994	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 106 H"as having repair "bogie complete".
02.02.1994	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 106 H"as having repair "other slack adjuster complete".
08.02.1994	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 106 H"as having repair "bogie brake blocks x92".
08.02.1994	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 106 H"as having repair "other slack adjuster complete".
25.09.1994	TIMS/WMS: shows passenger car "BR 106 H"as having repair "vehicle sold".
12.1995	Written off and sold to "International Development Services".
-	Sold to Bluebird Rail Systems.
28.11.1998	Ran a test trip on broad gauge from Islington to Belair with trailer car 255. It had been painted in blue and red livery.
30.12.1998	Sent from Adelaide to Melbourne on a National Rail freight. It had been renumbered "812"
13.6.1999	Sent from Melbourne to Adelaide on National Rail freight.
-	Returned to Adelaide.
2001	Repainted all blue.
-	Sold to Great Northern Rail.
12.2002	Offered for sale by "Chicago Freight Car Leasing Australia (CFCLA)" after Greath Northern Rail went into receivership.
2003	Sent to Victoria for use on proposed Mildura service.
23.11.2003	Returned to South Australia as Mildura service not going to proceeed.
-	Stored Islington works - owned by CFCLA - standard gauge.
10.10.2006	Entered service after being converted to crew car for Pacific National. Coded "RZDY 106 N" and given the name "Bittern". [cp 1.2007]

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