Tasmanian Railmotors

TGR DP class railcar

The DP class was a diesel railcars operated by the Tasmanian Government Railways. The early members were originally petrol powered wooden bodied rail motors while the latter units were articulated units. These latter units were initially used on the Tasman Limited when it was introduced in April 1954 until locomotive hauled stock was built. Some lasted in service until the cessation of passenger services in 1978. One was retained until 1996 as a track inspection vehicle. Eight of the 27 units built have been preserved.

Leyland Double-ended Railmotor

Introduced in 1925, the Leyland railmotors were also known as Double Ended Railmotors. Four Leyland 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. They were also used on some mainline services. Victorian Railways also built two for Tasmanian Railways. They remained in service until the last two were withdrawn in July 1954, following the introduction of the Walker rail motors.

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