Frequently Asked Questions
[ or 'What the ?' ]
This is a section where small 'potted'
histories are presented as an overview to past events. This website
has been formatted on the premise that most viewers are chasing
specific class or vehicle photographs. As such the broader aspect of
rail events is not always revealed.
--: Questions :--
- How did VR get the codes for rolling stock? -
see Codes
- How long did the auto coupler project take? - see
Couplers
- What do all those letters on the sides of wagons mean? -
see Letters
- How many GY wagons were there? - see the GY
data page
- How come some conversion or modification work never got
done? - See Modifications
--: Contents by subject
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Peter J. Vincent
June 2007
Inspired from a conversation with Mark Bau
Assistance from Phil Dunn for 'fiddly bits'