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Blog Entry# 366054
Posted: Mar 06 2012 (16:05)

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Siddheshwarexpress
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Saw this Goods train at Hotgi Jn ystrdy.. wt type of goods coach is this.. Saw this first time.. i just sneaked inn it there was a mini tractor in itt....
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soumitra.chawathe^~
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These wagons are known as NMG wagons -

These are not narrow-gauge wagons, despite the classification code! These are usually single-decker automobile carriers constructed out of old ICF and BEML passenger stock. The design is not entirely uniform but generally all the windows and doors are welded shut, and a new end door created to allow vehicles to be driven into the wagon (or former coach!). Some NMG wagons are made from old double-decker passenger stock and are thought to allow double-deck carrying of automobiles. A few NMG units converted from
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old BCCN (cement wagons) have also been spotted. The class code 'NMG' stands for 'New Modified Goods'; but at the time of its introduction it was also common to hear the explanation that it stood for 'New Maruti Goods' (Maruti- Car manufacturer).

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