SAR Class AZ-4 (Side A) (Type 2)         
Class AZ-4 (AZD-4, AZJ-4, AZLJ-4) wagons entered service between 1958 and 1962. They were open hoppers designed to transport iron ore, and this one has been converted to a covered hopper to transport sand. The as built wagons have riveted loading bins. The type 2 wagons have chassis mounted brake wheels.

Number range 67 016 006 to 67 031 382, Length between couplers 12.772m, Length over headstocks 11.888m, Length between bogie pivot centres 8.230m, Height (before modification) 2.162m, Width 2.261m, Tare (average, before modification) 21,640kg, Load 51,000kg, Capacity 19.8m3.
Date: 8/16/2007 Location: Vryheid, ZN, ZN ZA Country Flag Views: 423 Collection Of:   Col AndrĂ© Kritzinger
Rolling Stock: SAS 67030912 (Covered Hopper) Author:  Col Andre Kritzinger
SAR Class AZ-4 (Side A) (Type 2)
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