TE/NZEA High
Capacity Flat Wagon
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These heavy duty wagons were originally built for the Department of Defence to mobilise Centurion tanks in case of war. They were used to carry other military equipment and were made available for special load traffic as required. They are a well-framed design with wooden decking.
Builders:
- 6 wagons were built by Clyde Wagon Workshops in 1952 and were numbered 11142, 11153, 11116, 11189, 11195 and 11200.
Length: 9.14m Tare: 19t Capacity: 56t Gross: 75t Equiv Length: 1.5
Bogies: Originally 2CF, then some fitted with XCF.
Coding:
- Originally coded TE
- Recoded NZEA after 1979.
- Some recoded NZEF when fitted with roller bearing bogies.
Colour Scheme:
- Gunmetal lacquer, repainted in SRA red
Modifications: The wagons could be fitted with bolsters if required.
Period of Service: The two wagons were delivered in 1950 and 1951. The wagons spent some time in storage at Clyde WMC, and now reside at Dorrigo.
Operation: They were used by the ARMY at times to move equipment for training, but specific reasons are not known. Members of this class were commonly used as spacers between the SL special load wagons.
Plan: Outline Drawing
Modelling:
Sydney Hobbies have a HO scale model of this wagon, and are available from Casula Hobbies.
NZEF 11200P at Monnagetta, VIC in November 1993. Norm Bray
NZEF 11142S at Monagetta, VIC in 1993. Norm Bray
The decks of 4 NZEF’s stored at Monagetta in 1993.