SAR Grey | Mixed Doors (One Side) | Unboxed

This On Track Models ALGX 131V represents one of the South Australian Railways 40'2" bogie louvre vans, finished in SAR Wagon Grey. The wagon features mixed replacement doors on one side, reflecting the varied appearance these vans often developed during service.

The model is in great condition and comes unboxed.

Suitable for layouts covering the late SAR era through to early Australian National operations.

Prototype History – SAR LX / ALGX Vans

These versatile 40'2" louvre vans were introduced to the South Australian Railways (SAR) in two batches beginning in 1968.

First Batch – 1968

• Built at SAR Islington Workshops

• Numbered LX 1–56

• Pressed metal ends

• Low-mounted inverted ratchet handbrake on the “Long” end

Second Batch – 1969 onwards

• Numbered LX 57–156

• Strengthened end panels

• Mid-mounted ratchet handbrake on the “Short” end

Although similar in size to the Victorian VLF / VLX 40' louvre vans, the SAR vans differed in several ways:

• Riveted roof sheets instead of welded seams

• Different top door runner channel

• Hybrid flooring design – steel plates between the door openings and timber beyond

• Longer bogie centres at 29'2"

Originally delivered in SAR Wagon Grey, many of these vans were later repainted ANR Oxide Red and subsequently Australian National Green & Gold after the formation of Australian National in 1980.

These bogie exchange vans operated extensively across Australia on both broad gauge and standard gauge networks, travelling between Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and beyond.

Model Features

• HO Scale – Ready-to-Run

• Genuine Kadee quality couplers

• Detailed body and underframe

• Accurate SAR detailing

• Suitable for interstate bogie exchange consists

A versatile wagon ideal for SAR and early interstate freight era modelling.

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