WAGR ADX class

WAGR ADX class
Manufacturer Midland Railway Workshops
Entered service 1959
Number built 10
Fleet numbers ADX661-ADX670
Operator(s) Western Australian Government Railways
Specifications
Prime mover(s) AEC 11.3 litre
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

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 Withdrawals commenced in 1982 with the last withdrawn in September 1988.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

  1. Gray, Bill; May, Andrew (2006). A History of WAGR Passenger Carriages. Perth: Bill Gray. pp. 251–256. ISBN 0-646-45902-3.
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