NYAB Narrow Gauge Composite Class Brake Van

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NYAB 15

NYAB 16

NYAB 17

Composite class narrow gauge brake vans built at the Port Augusta workshops. Had accomodation in two compartments for 6 first and 8 second class passengers.

NYAB/NYR 15

Composite class narrow gauge brake vans built at the Port Augusta workshops. Had accomodation in two compartments for 6 first and 8 second class passengers.

12.10.1925	Entered service.
9.3.1943	Converted to a "NYR" relay van.
12.9.1946	Reverted to "NYAB" carriage/brakevan, used on Hawker freights.
10.4.1959	Auto couplers were fitted.
2.9.1970	Transferred to the North Australia Railway
-	Sold to Pichi Richi Railway.
2005	Rebuilt into a slightly differentformat. There are now two internal doors to one side of the carriage connecting the comparments. Toilet has now been fitted. This is a arrangement similar to some South Australian Railways narrow gauge passanger brakevans. This has been documented as having been done by the railways in the 30's (?) when it carried alot of passangers, but the doors were in the middle of the carriage, not to the side. There has also been a toilet installed.[ref_rpf simont141]

NYAB 16 -- NYB 40 -- NBP 1569

Composite class narrow gauge brake vans built at the Port Augusta workshops. Had accomodation in two compartments for 6 first and 8 second class passengers.

12.10.1925	Entered service as "NYAB 16".
1932	To North Australia Railway as "NYB 40" with accomodation for 8 passengers.
1944	Passenger compartment removed.
1962	Taken out of service.
6.11.1968	Body burnt and written off.
-	Underframe used in Ballast plough "NBP 1569".

NYAB/NYR/NYB 17

Composite class narrow gauge brake vans built at the Port Augusta workshops. Had accomodation in two compartments for 6 first and 8 second class passengers.

9.11.1925	Entered service.
29.2.1943	Converted to "NYR" sleeping van.
14.4.1948	Returned to "NYB" passenger brakevan.
3.4.1959	Auto couplers fitted.
29.12.1959	Transport drivers sleeping equipment fitted.
20.10.1969	Written off.