Re: 'J' type cars (was NR at Spencer St)

Craig Haber (albatross@harnessnet.com.au)
Tue, 07 Oct 1997 22:31:28 -0700

David Bromage wrote:
>
> They were originally PCO, the powered version of the CO van (O meaning
> Overland, I assume). When AN bought out the PTC's equity in the joint
> stock cars, V/Line took two PCOs and a club car (which became Victoria) as
> part payment. I think there were some modifications made to the PCO when
> they were reclassed PCJ.

I think your reasoning behind the 'O' is unlikely - given that all the
other stock was classified 'J' (Joint?). Why call your new pass cars
AJ, BJ, RBJ, JTA, JTB, JRA, JTA, then call the van P/CO? The SJ cars
were a reasonable classification (Sleeping 'J' car), ditto PCJ.

A further question on the joint stock cars - why are there J*A and J*B
cars? Both are first class.

Cheers,
Craig.

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