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The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 15, Issue 3 (June 1, 1940)

Casualty Evacuation Trains

Casualty Evacuation Trains.

Up to the time of writing, no great use has been made of the casualty evacuation trains constructed in the Home railway shops. These trains, however, form a vital part of the A.R.P. programme, and they are ready for use at a moment's notice. The trains are each composed of twelve vehicles, and are primarily intended for the evacuation of civilian casualties from First Aid or Clearing Stations to the Base Hospitals. They are stabled at suitable points throughout the country, and each train is made up of two corridor brake thirds, nine brake vans and a vestibule vehicle. The third brakes are equipped for the storage of domestic, food and medical supplies, and have cooking facilities and compartments for the train staff. The brake vans are fitted with brackets on both sides of the bodywork to carry stretchers, of which more than thirty are available in each car. The remaining vehicle is used by the train staff for mess and recreational purposes. The exteriors are in the railway companies’ own standard colours, and no special finish is given inside.