Leyland railmotor
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The Leyland railmotor was introduced by the Victorian Railways
in 1925 after the success of the A.E.C. railmotor the Victorian Railways wanted to build a more powerful and comfortable railmotor
. Four of the railmotors were built by the Victorian Railways for use in Victoria
mostly on the services to Echuca
, Cohuna, Whittlesea and Tallangatta
with the occasional trip to Mansfield and Maffra. The Leylands remained in service until the last two were withdrawn in July 1954 after the introduction of the Walker railmotors.
The Victorian Railways also built two similar railmotors for the Tasmanian Railways
in 1925.
Victorian Railways
The Victorian Railways operated railways in the Australian state of Victoria from 1859 to 1983. The first railways in Victoria were private companies, but when these companies failed or defaulted, the Victorian Railways was established to take over their operations...
in 1925 after the success of the A.E.C. railmotor the Victorian Railways wanted to build a more powerful and comfortable railmotor
Railcar
A railcar, in British English and Australian English, is a self-propelled railway vehicle designed to transport passengers. The term "railcar" is usually used in reference to a train consisting of a single coach , with a driver's cab at one or both ends. Some railways, e.g., the Great Western...
. Four of the railmotors were built by the Victorian Railways for use in Victoria
Victoria (Australia)
Victoria is the second most populous state in Australia. Geographically the smallest mainland state, Victoria is bordered by New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania on Boundary Islet to the north, west and south respectively....
mostly on the services to Echuca
Echuca railway station, Victoria
Echuca is a railway station on the Bendigo - Echuca - Deniliquin railway, located in the town of Echuca, Victoria, Australia. It is the terminus of the V/Line Echuca line passenger service, and is 249km from Southern Cross Station in Melbourne...
, Cohuna, Whittlesea and Tallangatta
Tallangatta railway station, Victoria
Tallangatta is a closed station located in the town of Tallangatta, on the Cudgewa railway line in Victoria, Australia. Today there is nothing left of the station....
with the occasional trip to Mansfield and Maffra. The Leylands remained in service until the last two were withdrawn in July 1954 after the introduction of the Walker railmotors.
The Victorian Railways also built two similar railmotors for the Tasmanian Railways
Tasmanian Government Railways
The Tasmanian Government Railways was the former Government of Tasmania managed operator of mainline railways in Tasmania, Australia...
in 1925.
See also
- 102hp Walker railmotor102hp Walker railmotorThe 102hp Walker railmotor was a type of diesel railcar operated by the Victorian Railways in Australia.After the Second World War, the Victorian Railways undertook a major rebuilding program known as "Operation Phoenix"...
- 153hp Walker railmotor153hp Walker railmotorThe 153hp Walker railmotor were a diesel railcar operated by the Victorian Railways in Australia.After the Second World War, the Victorian Railways undertook a major rebuilding program known as "Operation Phoenix"...
- 280hp Walker railmotor280hp Walker railmotorThe 280hp Walker railmotor were a diesel railcar operated by the Victorian Railways in Australia.After the Second World War, the Victorian Railways undertook a major rebuilding program known as "Operation Phoenix"...