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Two "BS" first class 42-seat corridor sitting cars were obtained from the New South Wales Public Transport Commission in 1975. They were both built by "Clyde Engineering" in the 1930s. They were recoded as "BC" class and used for truck driver accomodation on the "Piggy Back" track.

There were originally 35 "BS" and 86 "FS" cars all built by Clyde Engineering between 1935 and 1938. The two types were both 65ft.10in. and 66ft. 10½in. over buffers and tare 37 and 36½ tons respectively. The "BS" has seven compartments seating 42 whilte the "FS" had eight with a total seating capacity of 64. They cost £5,000 each when new.blc



BC 329 at Port Augusta on 20.06.1989

BC 329

"Clyde" built "BS 2079" first class 42-seat corridor sitting car obtained from the New South Wales Public Transport Commission.

24.3.1936Entered service as "BS 2079" on New South Wales Railways - contract No.10/1935.
14.4.1975Obtained by the Commonwealth Railways.
1977Fitted with a kitchen, gas stove and refrigerators.
24.8.1991Tender called for disposal at Port Augusta.
-Moved without bogies to Darwin were it was internally gutted being prepared for use as a restaurant, but not completed.[th]
-To Adelaide River Heritage Centre Northern Territory. The carriage (which has no bogies) is to be mounted close to the ground at Adelaide River and used as a Visitor Information Centre. [th]
30.4.1992,Port Pirie - interior compartment BC330 sitting car

BC 330

"Clyde" built "BS 2171" first class 42-seat corridor sitting car obtained from the New South Wales Public Transport Commission.

23.11.1938Entered service as "BS 21719" on New South Wales Railways - contract No.5/1938.
14.4.1975Obtained by the Commonwealth Railways.
25.5.1991Written off.
24.8.1991Tender called for disposal at Peterborough.
-No successful tenders. Move to Port Pirie carn barn.
-Found at Southport in Darwins Rural Area, eaten out by white ants and vandalised. Brought back to Darwin for rebuilding and fitting out as a static exhibition space at the Railway Heritage Precinct at Adelaide River. [th]