CS Container Wagon

Picture required of a CS wagon.

In the 1970’s, the NSWR converted several standard 18’ underframes to carry small containers. They had a timber deck with container corner lugs which could hold a LCL container or any other item with a base size of 7’ x 8’ (2.11 x 2.44m).

Running Numbers: 16326, 16328

Length: 00.0 (18ft) Tare: 00t Capacity: 00t Gross: 00t Eqil Length: 1

Coding:

- They only ever carried the CS only and did not receive a 4-letter ROA code.

Colour Scheme:

- Only seemed to be painted in standard NSWR gunmetal grey all over with white lettering.

Operation:

Railway customers like ‘Fielders’ were using small tank containers to move their starch and glucose products. Combined with their ability to hold LCL containers, these vehicles were convenient for these small consignments that would allow the contents of the tanks/containers to be emptied without removing them off the wagon. In 1977, only 4 were ‘on the books’.

Modifications:

- No modifications appear to have been made to these wagons. A unique feature of the wagon was that both codeboards were fitted to the ‘A’ end of the wagon sidesills.

Modelling in HO:

- Sydney Hobbies produce a kit of the CS and is available from Casula Hobbies.