YB Standard Gauge Brake Van

YB 17 to 24

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YB 17

YB 18

YB 19

YB 20

YB 21

YB 22

YB 23

YB 24

During 1915, 8 bogie brake van bodies were purchased from "Clyde" and placed on underframes purchased previously. All the vans were coded "YB" until 5 were subsequently converted to "HR" combination brake and crew vans for use on the through expresses. This conversion involved removing the passenger compartment and fitting this area with crew sleeping berths.

See also: HR 28 to 32.

YB 17

See "HR 32".

YB 18

Standard gauge freight train brake van.

17.4.1916	Entered service at western end of line.
5.7.1916	Fitted with stones lighting gear.
19.10.1917	Transferred from Western to Eastern section.
29.5.1959	Destroyed by fire at Woocalla ballasting workings.
15.10.1959	Written off.
5.1981	Underframe at Woocalla Ballast Pits.

YB 19 -- M 32

Standard gauge freight train brake van.

17.4.1916	Entered service at western end of line.
16.6.1916	Stones lighting fitted.
19.10.1917	Transferred from Western to Eastern section.
31.10.1917	Converted to mail van "M 32".
29.6.1918	Converted back to "YB 19".
19.10.1918	Utilized as a pay car at western end.
7.10.1926	Lavatory installed in Pay Clerk's compartment.
19.1.1944	Additional berth provided and improvements made to the kitchen.
27.5.1963	Written off.

YB 20 -- M 34 -- R 1813

Standard gauge freight train brake van.

2.7.1916	Entered service at western end of line.
2.7.1916	Stones lighting fitted.
19.10.1917	Transferred from Western to Eastern section.
30.11.1917	Converted to mail van "M 34".
8.6.1918	Converted back to "YB 20".
6.4.1964	Body written off underframe used as "R 1813".
20.10.1964	Underframe written off.

YB 21

See "HR 28".

YB 22

See "HR 29".

YB 23

See "HR 30".

YB 24

See "HR 31".