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Former diesel railcars operated in Perth, Western Australia

WAGR ADX class
ManufacturerMidland Railway Workshops
Entered service1959
Number built10
Fleet numbersADX661-ADX670
OperatorsWestern Australian Government Railways
Specifications
Prime mover(s)AEC 11.3 L (2.5 imp gal; 3.0 US gal)
Track gauge1,067 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

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 Withdrawals commenced in 1982 with the last withdrawn in September 1988.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.

References

  1. May, Andrew S; Gray, Bill (2006). A History of WAGR Passenger Carriages. Midland, WA: Bill Gray. pp. 251–256. ISBN 0646459023.

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