The Tourist cars were originally built as "dogbox" Express compartment cars. They were rebuilt by replacing everything between the roof and the floor.
HFL343
Second class tourist car with guard's compartment, originally from set 85.
Built by John Morrison in October 1890 as number 54, a second class, 7 compartment car.
Renumbered FX343 in 1892.
Guards compartment added in November 1911, now HFX343.
Converted to HFL343 in May 1933, tourist seating for 32 in open compartment.
Condemned March 1984.
Current status - much interior and roof work done. 343 has been sold to Australian Train Movers and is understood to be available for purchase. Click here for the latest news on 343 and here for more photos of it.
BL361
First class tourist car. Spent some time as part of the overhead wiring train.
Built in June 1891 by Hudson Bros as a coupe, 7 compartment car. Coupe cars had windows in the end walls.
Original Number 182 to BC361 in 1892.
Electric lighting replaced the gas system in 1922.
Converted to BL361 in January 1941. Now a first class tourist car with face to face seating for 40, tables provided.
Condemned September 1974.
April 1975 renumbered to L462 and added to the Overhead Wiring train.
Condemned April 1991 and sold.
Purchased June 2001
Current status - was TRAK's most important car! It served as the site facilities with operational washroom and lunch room. It has been sold to a private buyer in the local area for use on their property. Click here for the latest news on 361 and here for more photos of it.
