WT 217 at Newport, Feb 1978.

ABOVE & BELOW: VR had a supply of tanks that could be placed onto underframes or into existing wagons in time of need. From 1959 to 1962 these tanks were semi-permanently fitted to surplus underframes. Photo of WT 221 at Woodend 1978.

ABOVE: End view of WT 221
BELOW: Overhead view of WT 225, circa 1977
WT 225 Photo courtesy Peter J Vincent



WT 235 at Hamilton Oct. 29 1977
Photo courtesy Geoff Winkler


End view of WT 168


The following 3 tanks were converted in the mid to late 1950's


WT 503 formerly a steam loco tender.


Closeup of handbrake on WT 168

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