QTF - Tallow Transport


In 1970 three _E__ wagons were converted for tallow traffic. The modified wagons were classed "QTF" and numbered 1, 2 and 3.

Tallow traffic was for the transfer of animal fats in insulated containers. Exact traffic and direction not known, though loading/unloading was done in the "Canal Zone" near Footscray Road, Melbourne.

This traffic was also carried by the QCX_ flat wagons.

In 1978, the wagons were converted to _HR_.

Vehicle history list

   Photos   for  'QTF  '

FileID Description................................................

   BC308 QTF 1 - s2e1, empty, North Melbourne C&W, 17/10/1976, [oRXO]
   CY960 QTF 1 - s2p, mt, North Melbourne C&W Shops, 2/7/1976, [oPJV]
   CY961 QTF 1 - s2q, mt, North Melbourne C&W Shops, 2/7/1976, [oPJV]
   AO960 QTF 2, [sPJV]
   CN203 QTF 3 - s2, mt, Canal Zone, 1970s, [oBAU]
   BC309 QTF 3 - s2e1, empty, Canal Zone, 13/10/1976, [oRXO]
   No diagrams found for QTF   

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File c296m compiled by Peter J. Vincent, updated 24/9/2007