WAGR ADX class
| WAGR ADX class | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Midland Railway Workshops |
| Entered service | 1959 |
| Number built | 10 |
| Fleet numbers | ADX661-ADX670 |
| Operators | Western Australian Government Railways |
| Specifications | |
| Prime mover(s) | AEC 11.3 L (2.5 imp gal; 3.0 US gal) |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The WAGR ADX class was a 10 member class of diesel railcars operated by the Western Australian Government Railways between 1959 and 1988.
History
[edit]Based on the Cravens built ADG/ADH class railcars, in 1959 the Midland Railway Workshops delivered the first of 10 ADX railcars. In 1966, ADX670 was fitted with power doors. Although deemed a success, no more conversions followed. Withdrawals commenced in 1982 with the last withdrawn in September 1988. Some donated their engines to ADGs.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ May, Andrew S; Gray, Bill (2006). A History of WAGR Passenger Carriages. Midland, WA: Bill Gray. pp. 251–256. ISBN 0646459023.
Further reading
[edit]- "Designed to Woo the Perth Commuter Over to Rail Transport". Railway Transportation: 36–37, 42. April 1960. Retrieved 22 June 2024.