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BM 259

Details: passenger car "BM 259 C" in AN "Mainland Division".
Owner:AN
Operator:C
Length Over Headstocks:22.9m
Tare Weight:58.5tonne
Current Gauge:Broad
Gauge Restrictions:B
Bogie Configuration:2X2
Date Built:01.01.1950
Operating System:AN
Intended Use:PASSENGERS
Remarks:COACH CAR
BSG Code:PSPU
Capacity of 52 passengers
23.05.1990Alteration complete "A)INSTAL CONCERTINAS. B)FILL FRONT WINDOWS. C)REMOVE DRIVING CONTROLS. D)RELINE VESTIBLES. E)REMOVE PILOTS. F)REWORK BRAKE GEAR(256). G) FIT SECURING BOLTS TO DOORS. H)PAINT CAR TO MATCH O/LAND. I)REMOVE ROOF RADIATORS. J)REMOVE EXHAUST PIPES. K)INSTAL ROOF (RADIATOR SECTION). L)REMOVE HEAD LIGHTS ETC. M)INSTAL ONE COLD WATER TANK. N)CARS TO BE 1600MM GA. O)RECLASSIFY BM256V & BM259C. RAIL CARS 256 & 259. (RS4508)".
27.11.1991Repair "WHEEL SET".
19.12.1995Repair "VEHICLE CUT FOR SCRAP".