Historical information

NB Class - Number Built (1st Series) 6
- Number Built (2nd Series) 17
- Number Built (3rd Series) 4

6 NB - Saloon carriage (24)

Body Length 20 feet 6 inches ( 6248 mm)
Vehicle Length 25 feet 2 inches ( 7671 mm)
Coupled Length 27 feet 4 inches (8330 mm)
Width 6 feet 3 inches (1905 mm)
Height 9 feet 5 inches (2870 mm)
Weight 8 tons
Capacity 16 passengers
Built 1898 - 1904
Number Built 6
In use NB 1. NBD 2, 5
Awaiting restoration NB 6
VR Service History
NBB 6.VA - 22/ 8/1904 NWS Built new -
circa 1910 - To NB 6.VA -
*NB 6.VA - / 4/1926 - Modified AC Malco
4/ 3/1938 - Scrapped -

Puffing Billy Service History or Notes
NB (first series)
NB - There were three types: -Nos. 1-6 were Saloon cars having end platforms and a ladies toilet, and were built from 1899-1904. Nos. 7-23
were 5-compartment side loading cars, built from 1906-1915.
Nos. 24-27 were the former NAB class cars mentioned previously and were also side loading, having 6 compartments and two ladies toilets.

Rescued by the Puffing Billy Preservation Society from Ocean Grove Victorian in Nov 2010

Nov 2010 Two carriages have been rescued from Ocean Grove where they had been built into a house. They are now at Emerald, one being a platform NB carriage and the other a swing door NB carriage. Storage of these vehicles is being considered. Many people were involved in the move: thanks go to Raymond and Thelma Cotter for providing tarps to protect the cars from the elements.
Dec 2010 Two carriages rescued from Ocean Grove are now at Emerald, one being a platform NB car (6NB) and the other a 2nd Class swing door carriage. Minor refurbishment has taken place along with covering with Tarpaulins.

Significance

Historic - Victorian Railways Narrow Gauge - Passenger Rolling Stock: Saloon carriage

Physical description

Passenger Rolling Stock: Saloon carriage 6NB - Made of Timber.

Inscriptions & markings

6 NB