Commonwealth Railways stainless steel carriage stock
[3] The carriages were built to a slightly narrower loading gauge than existing stock to allow their operation on other systems as a precursor to the commencement of transcontinental services.
In July 1975, all were included in the transfer of Commonwealth Railways to Australian National and in October 1997 to Great Southern Rail.
Between 1966 and 1975, the following carriages were built by Commonwealth Engineering at Granville for the Indian Pacific, Trans Australian and Ghan services:[5] Interior stripped In February 2006 for conversion to a deluxe sleeping car.
In 1997, it was withdrawn from passenger service and sold to National Rail and converted to a crew car, recoded RZBY.
In 1997, it was withdrawn from passenger service and sold to National Rail and converted to a crew car, recoded RZBY.
In November 1987, the carriage was trialled with sunset-coloured stripes applied to the exterior of one side for the Ghan.
Rebuilt in 2019 as a Platinum Service deluxe sleeping car Internally refurbished in 1995 for use on the Indian Pacific.
The carriage is now a crew car, with a small kitchen dining area added to replace some of the sleeping compartments.
Rebuilt in 2010 as the Sir John and Alexander Forrest Outback Explorer lounge car.
In November 1986, the carriage was converted into a First Class Conference Car that was coded ACC.
In 2010, the carriage was then rebuilt with a new internal layout and refurbished as the Red Gum Lounge.
Refurbished in 2016 as the Platinum Club car, featuring a bar as well as a lounge that can be converted into a dining area and back.
In 1995, the carriage was rebuilt as the Hannans Bar Lounge with a smoking compartment when the Indian Pacific was undergoing an upgrade.
In 2008, the carriage was then refurbished as the Edward John Eyre Outback Explorer Lounge car.
Refurbished in 2016 as the Platinum Club car, featuring a bar as well as a lounge that can be converted into a dining area and back.
Refurbished in 2016 as the Platinum Club car, featuring a bar as well as a lounge that can be converted into a dining area and back.
In 1997, it was withdrawn from passenger service and sold to National Rail and converted to a crew car, recoded RZAY.
In April 1995, the carriage was internally refurbished as the Mt Christie Car for the Indian Pacific and has a Waratah theme on the interior.
In 1997, it was withdrawn from passenger service and sold to National Rail and converted to a crew car, recoded RZAY.
In 2019, the carriage was modified into a 4-berth platinum sleeping car with a lounge area, whilst retaining the original code and number (SSA260).
In December 1994, the train was internally refurbished for the Indian Pacific upgrade and had an Ocean interior.
In 1990, the kitchen was extended into the sit-down table area, reducing the capacity of the carriage.
In 1997, it was withdrawn from passenger service and sold to National Rail and converted to a crew car, recoded RZAY.
In 1997, it was withdrawn from passenger service and sold to National Rail and converted to a crew car, recoded RZAY.
In December 1994, the train was internally refurbished as the Mt Christie Car for the Indian Pacific upgrade and had an Ocean interior.
In August 1995, the train was internally refurbished as the for the Indian Pacific upgrade and had a Waratah interior.
In August 1995, the train was internally refurbished as the Mt Christie Car for the Indian Pacific upgrade and had a Kangaroo Paw interior.
In August 1995, the train was internally refurbished as the for the Indian Pacific upgrade and had a Waratah interior.
In December 1994, the train was internally refurbished as the for the Indian Pacific upgrade and had an Ocean interior.
In 2006, the carriage was sent to Victoria for refurbishment and returned to service in 2008 as the Queen Adelaide Restaurant Car.
