Heritage
Rolling Stock
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Source: Indian Railways Rolling Stock Code Chapter 7 Para
No.734
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The following are the Heritage Rolling stock
1.
All types of Steam locomotives
2.
All Narrow Gauge coaches
3.
Wooden
body/Saloons/special coaches of All Gauges.
4.
Oldest of a particular kind/class/special
purpose Rolling stock
5.
Rolling stock of over 100 years old.
6.
Rolling stock identified/selected to be of
special significance
Sale of Heritage Rolling Stock
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By Heritage Directorate of Railway Board only
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Offered for sale to other Govt/Quasi Govt,
Private institutions/individuals in the country as well as abroad, if it is not
required by the Railways.
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Sale to
educational institutions/museums/Govt bodies/Trusts – 50% of the scrap value
without adding overhead charges, profit and antique value. – applicable for sale within the Country.
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Waival in sale price - in specific cases by the Competent
Authority in consultation with associate finance.
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Sale to
private rail-road companies /Institutions/Trusts/Individuals shall be made at
full scrap value without adding overhead charges, profit and antique value.
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Special relaxation or discount shall be offered
in deserving cases by the competent authority in consultation with Associate
Finance.
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In all cases, the cost of
transportation/restoration shall be borne by the purchaser in full.
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All cases of sale to parties abroad shall be
referred to Railway Board for a decision.
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