Carriages - F 678

	Class/No:	F 678	Length:	30'
	TMS Type/No:	F 1694	Clad:	Steel Clad
	Year:	1955	State:	Yard use only
	Builder:	NZR - Addington
	Distributed Load:		Tare:
	Notes:	1955 - 1978 NZR service 1978 - 19XX Vintage Rail 19XX Feilding Steam & Rail
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The F Group had this van mainline certified and used it on their trains. It has electric lights, seating and cooking facilities for the support crew. It was used on their last major excursion to Waipara (Canterbury) before the group closed down. F678 is fitted with plain bearings.

	F678 soon after arriving at FRS. 4 May 2002
	Crossing the level crossing near the entrance to the depot. 15 January 2003
	In the depot. 10 September 2005
	The van is now stored under cover in the carriage shed. These photos show either side of the van. 5 July 2008
	One side of the van from either end. 5 July 2008
	Seating for the crew is available at one end. 5 July 2008
	A small kitchen has been installed by the F Group. The sliding doors can be left open and the gates put over them for use in the summer. 5 July 2008
	Floor of van. 5 July 2008

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