Historical information

149NQ - Water Wagon - Water Truck (2000 gallons)
In Traffic
NQ

WATER TRUCK. This vehicle (No. 149) is an NQR without sides and with a 2000-gallon (9000-litre) water tank fitted. Over the years of V.R, operation a number of NQs were fitted with water tanks, but retained their NQ code and number.

(For a number of years this vehicle carried the classification NWT but retained its number in the NQ numbering sequence).


VR Service History :
*NQR 149.VA - 24/ 9/1910 NWS Built new -
/ /1926 - To NQ 149.VA -

Significance

Historic - Victorian Railways - Narrow Gauge Rolling Stock - Water truck (No. 149)
Victorian Heritage Register (VHR) Number H2187
The Puffing Billy Rolling Stock Collection

Physical description

149 NQ - Water Wagon - Water Truck (2000 gallons)
made of Steel and metal

Inscriptions & markings

149 NQ