Museum Exhibit

Da Covered Van No.4346

South Australian Railways - 5' 3" gauge

Date:May 1923
Description: The seventy-one vans in this class were built by various builders between 1900 and 1923, and were used for the carriage of goods of non-perishable nature but requiring ventilation. Originally classed A they were reclassed DA during the 1920s.

No.4346 was the second last of the series, in May 1923, by the Perry Engineering Co., Mile End. In 1964 it was sent to Gillman Yard for use as a toolvan, replacing N.251, until written off. It was placed in the museum on 28th May 1987.

Condition:Good
Provenance:South Australian Railways
References:In the Museum from 28/5/1987.
Ownership:National Railway Museum
Built by:Perry Engineering, Mile End, SA
Number in class:71
Tare Weight:10 tons 3 cwt
Load:12 tons
Overall Length:23' 2"

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