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Glenelg Line Passenger Carriages - "260" Type

260 to 267, 364 to 374

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260 261 262 263 264 265 266 267 364 365
366 367 368 369 370 371 372 373 374
9.4.1986 Centenary under repair Dry Creek

Wooden end loading passenger cars 260 to 267 were built for the Glenelg line and placed in service between 1908 and 1909. The remaining cars, 364 to 374 were built between 1912 and 1913 also for the South Tce to Glenelg line. All the carriages had clerestory roofs, end loading steps and centre buffer couplers, and hinged flaps over the end steps to suit high level platforms.

See also: General Information about Centenary and Centre Loading Carriages, Glenelg line baggage cars, Suburban End and Centre loaders, Suburban End Loading Baggage cars.



April 1985,Centenary 260 Dry Creek 2<sup>nd</sup> November 1985,4470 + Centenaries Dry creek 61 + 70 + 260

260

Composite class Glenelg car built by Islington Workshops. Cost £1638/10/8.

19.12.1908Entered service on the Glenelg line as end loading composite saloon, seating 38 first and 38 second class passengers.
7.1927Toilet fitted, second class reduced to 36 passengers.
1.7.1929Converted to second class seating 72 passengers.
16.8.1935Seating upgraded, automatic couplers and handbrake fitted, iced drinking fountain.
1.3.1978Transferred to State Transport Authority.
7.1986In the possession of SteamRanger. Stored at Dry Creek in need of repairs due to extensive water damage.

261

Composite class Glenelg car built by Islington Workshops. Cost £1638/10/8.

19.12.1908Entered service on the Glenelg line as end loading composite saloon, seating 38 first and 38 second class passengers.
7.1927Toilet fitted, seating for 36 first and 36 second class passengers.
1.7.1929Converted to second class seating 72 passengers.
5.1935Automatic couplers handbrake and steps fitted.
29.2.1936Seating upgraded, luggage racks and iced water fountains.
29.2.1936Attached to the "Centenary Limited".
14.11.1972Damaged in a collision at Adelaide.
16.1.1973Condemned.
31.1.1973Demolished.

262

Second class Glenelg car built by Islington Workshops.

19.12.1908Entered service on the Glenelg line as end loading second saloon, seating 76 second class passengers.
7.1927Toilet fitted.
18.12.1935Seating upgraded, luggage racks, etc. 59 seats, auto couplers, crossover platforms.
30.9.1960Underframe of "262" was fitted to "447".
17.12.2006,Mclaren Vale - Car 263 (ARHS 50) used as a Cafe and Wine Bar by a young couple 17.12.2006,Mclaren Vale - Car 263 (ARHS 50) showing the entrance

263 -- ARHS 50

Second class Glenelg car built by Islington Workshops. Cost £1550/15/2.

19.12.1908Entered service on the Glenelg line as end loading second saloon, seating 76 second class passengers.
1.7.1927Toilet fitted.
20.12.1935Seating upgraded, baggage racks and iced water fountain. Automatic couplings and handbrake.
1.3.1978To State Transport Authority.
-In the possession of SteamRanger. Stored at Dry Creek. Renumbered "50".
-Sold - moved to Mclaren Vale for use as Wine Bar.[cc]

264

Second class Glenelg car built by Islington Workshops.

24.12.1908Entered service on the Glenelg line as end loading second saloon, seating 76 second class passengers.
1.7.1927Toilet fitted.
7.11.1935Seating upgraded, luggage racks, auto couplers, crossover platforms etc. 59 seats.
9.1.1950Condemned.

265

Second class Glenelg car built by Islington Workshops. Cost £1550/15/3.

24.12.1908Entered service on the Glenelg line as end loading second saloon, seating 76 second class passengers.
1.7.1927Toilet fitted.
31.8.1935Seating upgraded, automatic couplers and iced drinking fountain. Seating for 59 passengers
5.4.1967Condemned.
15.7.1967Demolished.

266

Second class Glenelg car built by Islington Workshops. Cost £1550/15/3.

24.12.1908Entered service on the Glenelg line as end loading second saloon, seating 76 second class passengers.
1.7.1927Toilet fitted.
29.2.1936Seating upgraded, automatic couplings and handbrake, iced drinking fountain, seating 59 passengers.
29.2.1936Attached to the "Centenary Limited".
39.5.1978Condemned.
26.2.1979Purchased by the Australian Railway Historical Society South Australian Division (SteamRanger).
6.1986Stored at Dry Creek, in need of repairs due to extensive water damage.

267 -- ARHS 52

Second class Glenelg car built by Islington Workshops. Cost £1550/15/3.

24.12.1908Entered service on the Glenelg line as end loading second saloon, seating 76 second class passengers.
1.7.1927Toilet fitted.
19.7.1935Seating upgraded, iced drinking fountain, seating 59 passengers.
1.3.1978To State Transport Authority.
-To Australian Railway Historical Society South Australian Division (SteamRanger).
-Renumbered "52".
1984Major overhaul.
9.4.1986 Centenary car 53 Dry Creek 21<sup>st</sup> October 1989,Dudley park car 53 on work train

364 -- ARHS 53

Second class bogie end loading Glenelg car. Body built by "A.Pengelley and Co", frame by Islington. Cost £2058/7/7.

23.11.1912Entered service on the Glenelg line as end loading second saloon.
7.1927Toilet fitted.
20.6.1935Auto couplers, handbrake, steps and seating upgraded.
1.3.1978To State Transport Authority of South Australia.
-To Australian Railway Historical Society South Australian Division (SteamRanger).
-Renumbered "53".
PWA Permanent Way Camp Ablutions Car

365 -- PWA 10

Second class bogie end loading Glenelg car. Body built by "A.Pengelley and Co", frame by Islington. Cost £2058/7/7.

23.11.1912Entered service on the Glenelg line as end loading second saloon.
7.1927Toilet fitted.
12.6.1935Seating upgraded, auto couplings, steps and handbrake fitted.
1936Attached to the "Centenary Limited".
4.12.1968Condemned.
-Converted to "PWA 10".

366 -- ARHS 54

Second class bogie end loading Glenelg car. Body built by "A.Pengelley and Co", frame by Islington. Cost£2058/7/7.

23.11.1912Entered service on the Glenelg line as end loading second saloon.
7.1927Toilet fitted.
11.9.1935Seating upgraded, auto couplings and handbrake.
1.3.1978To State Transport Authority of South Australia.
-To Australian Railway Historical Society South Australian Division (SteamRanger).
-Renumbered "54".

367

Second class bogie end loading Glenelg car. Body built by "A.Pengelley and Co", frame by Islington. Cost £2058/7/7.

21.12.1912Entered service on the Glenelg line as end loading second saloon.
7.1927Toilet fitted.
10.5.1935Seating upgraded, auto couplings, handbrake and steps.
29.5.1978Condemned.
29.2.1979Purchased by Australian Railway Historical Society South Australian Division (SteamRanger).
6.1986In need of repairs due to extensive water damage.
-Sold and moved to Penrith New South Wales [www.heaveninthehills.com.au]
-Moved to Sunshine Coast Hinterland holiday retreat in the Maleny, Reesville, Queensland area where it is being used as prestige accomodation. [www.heaveninthehills.com.au]

368

Second class bogie end loading Glenelg car. Body built by "A.Pengelley and Co", frame by Islington. Cost £2058/7/7.

21.12.1912Entered service on the Glenelg line as end loading second saloon.
7.1927Toilet fitted.
30.9.1935Improved seating, auto couplings, handbrake and altered to seat 54 first class passengers.
9.1936Altered to composite 27 first and 27 second class passengers.
11.1939"First" written on door of first class compartment.
2.1963Altered to all second class.
6.2.1978Condemned.
26.2.1979Body burnt.

369

First class bogie end loading Glenelg car. Body built by "A.Pengelley and Co", frame by Islington.

15.3.1913Entered service on the Glenelg line as end loading first saloon.
13.7.1935Seating upgraded.

370

First class bogie end loading Glenelg car. Body built by "A.Pengelley and Co", frame by Islington. Cost £2216/0/5.

15.3.1913Entered service on the Glenelg line as end loading first saloon.
7.1927Toilet fitted.
2.7.1929Altered to all second class.
2.8.1935Improved seating for 59 first class passengers, auto couplings, handbrake and iced drinking fountain.
17.5.1965End damaged.
24.8.1965Condemned.
4.12.1965Demolished in reclamation area Islington, body sold.

371

First class bogie end loading Glenelg car. Body built by "A.Pengelley and Co", frame by Islington. Cost £2216/0/3.

12.4.1913Entered service on the Glenelg line as end loading first saloon.
2.11.1921One compartment altered to smoking.
7.1927Toilet fitted.
6.1927Altered to second class.
2.7.1935Seating upgraded to 54 first class leather and moquette, altered to first class, luggage racks, auto couplings, handbrake and steps.
26.8.1936Altered to composite 27 first and 32 second class passengers, screw couplings and side buffers removed.
2.3.1939Additional lavatory fitted in second class compartment.
15.1.1963Converted to second class.
16.1.1973Condemned.

372

First class bogie end loading Glenelg car. Body built by "A.Pengelley and Co", frame by Islington. Cost £2216/0/5.

17.5.1913Entered service on the Glenelg line as end loading first saloon.
2.11.1921One compartment altered to smokers.
7.1927Toilet fitted.
7.1929Altered to all second class.
5.6.1935Seating upgraded to dwarf partition seating 59 first class passengers, auto couplings, handbrake and steps.
17.5.1965End damaged.
24.8.1965Condemned.
4.12.1965Demolished Islington reclamation area, body sold.

373 -- Hungry Jacks Restaurant

First class bogie end loading Glenelg car. Body built by "A.Pengelley and Co", frame by Islington. Cost £2216/0/5.

2.7.1913Entered service on the Glenelg line as end loading first saloon.
2.11.1921One compartment altered to Smokers.
1.7.1929Altered from first to second class.
7.1927Toilet fitted.
22.2.1935Seating upgraded with dwarf partition seating 59 first class passengers, upholstered in moquette (first car to receive new interior), painted green and cream.
29.2.1936Auto couplers and handbrake fitted, iced drinking fountain.
1936Attached to the "Centenary Limited".
17.5.1965End damaged.
6.2.1978Condemned.
-Sold to Hungry Jacks Restaurant for use as an eating fixture. Located on Main North Rd, Blair Athol.
-Moved to Crown Hotel Victor Harbour.
-Body disposed off to an unknown location.

374 -- ARHS 56

Second class bogie end loading Glenelg car. Body built by "A.Pengelley and Co", frame by Islington. Cost £2058/7/7.

10.8.1913Entered service on the Glenelg line as end loading second saloon.
7.1927Toilet fitted.
17.10.1935Seating upgraded to dwarf partition seating 59 passengers, auto couplings, handbrake, gangway platforms fitted.
29.5.1978Condemned.
26.2.1979Purchased by Australian Railway Historical Society South Australian Division (SteamRanger).
-Renumbered "56".