SAR Class SH-5 (Side B)         
Class SH-5 (SHL-5, SHJ-5, SHL-6, SHJ-6) wagons entered service between 1976 and 1980 and are flat wagons with open beam decks and retractable twistlocks designed to transport 4 x 10 ft, 2 x 20 ft or 1 x 40 ft containers. Most have buffers to prevent container doors from being opened.

Number range 23 250 003 to 23 267 593, Length between couplers 13.168m, Length over headstocks 12.190m, Length between bogie pivot centres 9.290m, Deck height 1.087m, Width 2.426m, Tare (average) 14,200kg, Load 48,000kg.
Date: 8/12/2007 Location: Bayhead Yard, Durban, ZN,  ZA Country Flag Views: 375 Collection Of:   Col AndrĂ© Kritzinger
Rolling Stock: SAS 23254203 (Flat Car) SARU 2637291 (Container) SARU 1463425 (Container) Author:  Col Andre Kritzinger
SAR Class SH-5 (Side B)
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