Researching wagon history and data can be a difficult and one of the reasons I moved away from modeling US prototypes. I like prototypical modeling to some degree but also believe close enough is good enough. Things should fit into a scene, time frame and feel right.
I received a comment on the Tasmanian Railway Modeling facebook page that there were very few of these in existence and somewhat rare to see on trains when you compare the number to the total pool of wagons.
Digging a little deeper turned up some additional information from Michael Dix. A total of 10 steel C wagons were built in 1939 numbered C557 to C566. Prior to 1939 all C wagons were of wood construction with the last one being constructed around 1930.
In the 1960's 4 wagons received modifications to theire sides for wheat service.Some of these wagons had a short life as loco sand wagons in 1979-1980.
C560 and C564 received tarpaulin supports. The modification comprised a steel upright on each end which supported a rope down the wagon centreline to drape the tarp over.
C558 assigned to workshops around 1980 and is stored at QVMAG in Launceston.
I haven't decided on a number for my C wagon but I have progressed to the point it is ready for the paint shop. Added buffers, couplers and vac hoses.
No comments:
Post a Comment