160 mmBox car Gbkkqs 116.0 of the Česká Pošta, Ep. VI
Freight car Gbgkks und Gbkkqs
The ČSD freight wagon fleet included a large proportion of covered freight wagons designed for transporting general cargo and alternativ for transporting of bulk grain.
These cars were procured in various series and from different manufacturers. Between 1983 and 1986, Vagónka n.p. in Česká Lípa built a larger series of such cars, designed for a maximum speed of 100 km/h and a load capacity of 24 tons.
This series was designated type 112.0, and its classification is Gbgkks.
A special feature of these cars is the ability to load the loose grain through hatches on the roof. A walkway on the roof also gives the cars a distinctive appearance.
In 1986 / 1987, a series of express freight cars was derived from this design. The equipment for grain transport was omitted and the wagons were fitted with continuous lines for steam and electric heating, allowing them to be used in passenger trains.
They were designated Gbkkqs and given the type number 115.3.
Another variant of these wagons are the mail cars Gbkkqs 116.0 of the Czechoslovakian Post.
The cars of all three variants were divided between the Czech State Railways and Slovak State Railways when the ČSD rolling stock was split, and some are still in use today.
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