Carriages - EK 486

	Class/No:	F 591	Length:	56'0"
	TMS Type/No:	F 1298	Clad:	Steel
	Year:	1942	State:	Stored
	Builder:	NZR - Otahuhu
	Distributed Load:		Tare:
	Notes:	Te Horo
	Carriage Text:	L1-86, W1s, LIFT E2-82, Ak 486, WB t * K3-?, Wb 2, 22720 kg

These vans were called "Main Trunk Vans". They were reasonably light with a steel underframe and wooden framing forming the walls and roof. They were fitted with steel racking for passenger baggage.

EA7098 and EK486 were purchased from Te Horo near Wellington. They were used for a fast food venture, with onboard eating facilities. The carriages weren't moved during their stay at Te Horo and had a deck constructed outside to floor level.
We purchased them and had them lifted onto trucks and delivered to Feilding.

	EK486 is being used for storage. Photo taken before March 2002
	Ek486 Trunk van is currently under cover in the Carriage Shed. 10 September 2005
	These photos show either end of the van from one side. 5 July 2008
	Inside EK486 showing the stored seating and postal van sign. 5 July 2008
	Inside from other end of the van. 5 July 2008
	Kitchen (left), and looking through the van from the Kitchen (right). 5 July 2008
	Other end of van 5 July 2008

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