01 September 2011

Melbourne - 23/08/2011

A few shots from around Melbourne on 23/08/2011

What once was a nice paint job has been butchered by PN.  8114 in a average patch job. 

Cartainer AB062.  I haven't been following these too closely, but this looks to be from a second batch as it hasn't faded as much as the one on the left.  The one to the right is AB050.  I recall the first build of AB container may have been 1-36 or around that figure.   

AFGF 1627 ready for BG operation with POTA.  This was was built by Wiles in 1961. 

SG V/Line pass job. 

The CQCY wagons are being converted to BG operations for Metro spoil work.   

A favourite of mine - PCJ 493 - former West Coast PCO2. 

Decked VLCX 38 - making a good shed. 

Steamrail painted VOBX 244.  For the number crunchers, be aware that this is not originally ELX 244. 

 VOBX 289 - I believe the owner may be El Zorro.

VPFX 16, still in reasonable condition.

Enjoy!

2 comments:

  1. Chris, I have been enjoying all your shots for a little while now (keep up the good work) but I finally found a wagon that I can't discern the purpose of.
    In the last shot above, I suspect that VPFX 16 is a bulk materials hauler ... but if what?
    Is it for cement or some other material?
    Cheers
    Gordon

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  2. G'day Gordon,

    Thanks for the feedback!

    It is very similar to the VR cement wagons (3 dome) but this 4 dome beast is a Flour wagon. The F in VPFX is the clue.

    Cheers

    Chris

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