NPSH Aggregate Hopper
NPSH 35244J after arrival in Enfield Yd. Josh Beveridge
In an attempt to come up with a high-capacity yet compact aggregate hopper, PN commissioned Varley Engineering at Carrington to rebuild NHVF 35244J coal hopper in early 2007. The rebuild consisted of shortening the coal hopper by cutting out the middle two discharge door modules and re-uniting the two halves back together.
Length: 13.5m Tare: 22.5t Capacity: 77.5t Gross: 100t Bogies: 70t DBA
Running Numbers: So far only 35244 exists. Date Modified: Early 2007
Coding:
On conversion, they hopper carried the code NSPH 35244J (S signifying Sand). This was later changed to NPSH 35244R when it was repainted into it current livery. The R was incorrect and has since reverted to J.
Colour Schemes:
- Upon conversion, the wagon remained, for about 2 months, in its rusty faded Indian red condition of its ex coal hopper service.
- The wagon is now painted in a light teal colour with white operating levers. Bogies remain unpainted.
Operation:
The wagon is under trial on the PN Boral trains operating out of Dunmore Quarry.
Similar Wagons: NHVF.
Side
view of the NPSH in
Both ends of the NPSH. Graham D Baker