NPEF Clinker Wagon

 

 

NPEF 82004M at Varley Engineering, Carrington.                                                                    Brad Coulter

 

With the aging fleet of steel clinker wagons taking their toll on operations, it was decided to convert 27 surplus ‘low capacity’ NHTF coal hoppers to replace them (these hoppers became surplus due to the introduction of newer NHHF coal hoppers). The hoppers were fitted with a roof, which has 3 small square hatches and a low set railing around the perimeter. The design of the roof also minimizes dust whilst the train is in transit.

 

Length: 15.1m              Tare: 20t                      Gross: 76t                    Bogies: XCL               

 

Running Numbers: 82000-82026                      Date Modified: 1986/87

 

Conversion numbers: NPEF (ex NHTF)

82000 (36307)             82001 (36304)             82002 (36518)             82003 (36360)
82004 (36522)             82005 (36475)             82006 (36520)             82007 (36519)
82008 (36355)             82009 (36430)             82010 (36310)             82011 (36358)
82012 (36291)             82013 (36450)             82014 (36067)             82015 (36280)
82016 (36432)             82017 (36526)             82018 (36486)             82019 (36386)
82020 (36494)             82021 (36370)             82022 (36435)             82023 (36285)
82024 (36267)             82025 (36311)             82026 (36324)

 

Colour Schemes:

 

-                     They were not repainted when modified. They retained their all over aluminum Silver with blue ends & black bogies

-                     From 2007 painted all over light blue/Grey some with PacNat emblems

 

Operation:

            The rake operates shuttles between the Berrima and Maldon BCSC cement works. They also operated to Kooragang Blue Circle Cement Works.

 

Similar Wagons:

-           CTS (original code carried by hoppers)

-           NHTF (Coal variation of hopper)

-           NGVF & NGWF (Grain versions)

 

Further Modifications:

            Beginning in 2007 hoppers started under going overhauls at Varley Engineering based at Carrington. During these overhauls discharge door modifications were carried out and the ‘B’ end V hoods were removed to make way for new ground-operated pneumatic roof hatch equipment.

 

Modelling in HO:

 

            -           There are no models available but they could be kitbashed from the AR Kits NHHF hopper.

 

 

NPEF 82005V at Varley’s awaiting refurbishment.                                                        Brad Coulter

 

 

 The roof fitted to the class is shown on this NPEF at Berrima BCSC in 1994.               Alex Nadalini

 

 

An overhauled NPEF 82011Q at Carrington showing the removed end hood.                           Brad Coulter

 

 

 

The other side of a refurbished NPEF.                                                                          Brad Coulter