Van 257 W

Built 1883 by Bevan & Party as 88A, a six-wheeled 1st class passenger car. Feb 1896 became 244 B a 2nd class passenger car, changing in 1910 to 213Y, but still a 2nd class car. On 1/9/1926 converted to a working sleeper as 257 W. September 1958 modified with a new underframe becoming a 4 wheeled workman's sleeper. Privately owned and on loan to society for restoration. Presently used for storage.

Van 152 W

Built about 1886 a very similar history to 278 W

Van 278 W
<<278 W Van>>

Built as 131 AB on 16/4/1886 by Pickles Butly Gang. A six wheeled 1st & 2nd class passenger car. About 1910 became 17 XY, a 1st and 2nd class passenger car. On 18/10/1913 became 383Y, a 2nd class passenger car. 4/12/1926 converted to 278 W and became a workmans sleeper November 1958 provided with a new underframe and became a 4 wheeled sleeper. This work was done at Bendigo Workshops. Off register early 1980's privately owned and on load to the society for restoration. Presently used as a carriage maintenance van.

Van 35 C
<<35 C Passenger Van>>

Built 1/1/1892 as 37 DD by Australian Rollingstock Co. Spotswood. A bogie Guards Van. 1893 Sanitary Accom fitted. In 1910 it was renumbered 35 C, a bogied passenger van. September 1945 to February 1946 rebuilt at Newport. October 1958 Auto coupled.
3/3/1983 off register. Came to society about 1987. Outside restored and roof weather proofed 2001.

Van 129 VLPY
<<129 VLPY Goods Wagon>>

No history. Used by engine depot. Tool and machinery shop.

Van 604 ZD
<<604 ZD Van>>

Built 19/12/1928 at Newport Workshops as 604 Z a six-wheeled Guards Van. About 1960 classified as 604 ZP for high speed passenger operation up to 70 m.p.h. 1977 fitted with dual couplings so as to be connected to either an old screw coupling vehicle or an auto coupler.

Van 20 ZB
<<20 ZB Van>>

Built as 457 Z on 20/6/1914 at Newport by Rankin & Party a six wheeled Guards Van. July - September 1930 in Newport workshops. November 1937 - February 1938 in Newport Workshops. September 1964 re-classified 457 ZL - long shank coupling. September 1971 in Bendigo Workshops and re-classified to 20 ZB i.e a ballasted wagon suitable for higher speed. No record as to when this came to the society. Probably about 1987. From 2003 used on passenger trains.

Van 582 ZL

Built 3/4/1928 at Newport by Stubbings & Party, as 582 Z. March 1955 Auto coupled. February 1966 became 582 ZL (long shank). Used for storage

Van 586 ZL
<<586 ZL Van>>

No record. Probably similar to 582 ZL Used for storage.

Now situated at Moorooduc, here are the 4 new carriages aquired by the MRPS.

Photos above by K. Lofhelm