BKF Car Carrier

BKF 15797 loaded with Fords at their siding at Upfield in Victoria. 25/10/1978. Rob O’Regan

These wagons were constructed on rebuilt underframes from condemned passenger cars by Clyde Wagon Workshops. They could carry 4-6 cars depending on size.

Builders: CWW built 15 between 1957-58 and were numbered 15788-15802.

Length: 14.88, 15.2, 15.9m (varies depending on pass car used) Tare: 21t Capacity: 10t Gross: 31t Equiv Length: 2.5

Bogies: Originally fitted with 2BT bogies.

Coding: Originally coded BKF, recoded NMFF after 1979.

Colour Scheme: Only painted in standard gunmetal grey livery.

Further Modifications: Originally they were open framed, but in 1963 the lower deck was enclosed with sheeting.

Period of Service: 1958 - ?

Operation: Used to transport new cars from Victoria to Enfield Yd.

Modelling: PLAN – Has to be scratchbuilt.

The other side of BKF 15797 at Albury in 1978. The ‘window’ opening in the side is a mystery. Rob O’Regan

The end of BKF 15797 at Albury in 1979. Rob O’Regan

BKF 15802 at Albury in 1979. Rob O’Regan

Close up view of the middle of a BKF. Rob O’Regan