Re: Z Brake Van (Victorian)

[Peter Williams <williams@eck.net.au>]

David Bromage wrote:

> Rod Cairns (rca@echuca.net.au) wrote:
> > Can anyone help me with a plan and any historical information about
> > Victorian Z Brake Vans
>
> There have been a couple of articles and plans in the Australian Model
> Railway Magazine over the years. You can probably get a plan through the
> Railfan Shop, if you're beave enough to enter. :)
>
> As to historical information, they go back to the very early days of
> railways in Victoria.
>
> The major sub groups were:
> ZL - auto couplers with a 3 link chain
> ZD - loco style dual couplers
> ZP - dual couplers with 3t of rail in the floor, hence only 2t capacity.
>      Allowed 60mph on passenger trains.
> ZZ - a one off bogie version (c1959?)
>
> As late as 1979 there was a ZH van at Ballarat. It was ex-Melbourne &
> Hobson's Bay Railway stock, and had also been owned by the Deniliquin &
> Moama Railway.
>
> Cheers
> David

ZL's 2 and 385 are currently at the SRHC depot at Seymour. Rod would be
welcome to bring his camera and tape measure down. Please email
srhc@eck.net.au to confirm time.

Peter Williams.