Transwa WDA/WDB/WDC class
| Transwa WDA/WDB/WDC class | |
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| Manufacturer | United Goninan |
| Built at | Broadmeadow |
| Replaced | WAGR WCA/WCE class |
| Entered service | 2004/05 |
| Number built | 9 |
| Number in service | 9 |
| Fleet numbers |
WDA001-WDA003 WDB011-WDB013 WDC021 WEA031 WEB041 |
| Operator | Transwa |
| Specifications | |
| Maximum speed | 200 km/h (120 mph) |
| Prime mover(s) | Cummins |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
The Transwa WDA/WDB/WDC class railcars were built by United Goninan, Broadmeadow for Transwa in 2004/05 to replace the WAGR WCA/WCE class railcars on the AvonLink and Prospector services.
History
In December 2000 Westrail awarded a contract to United Goninan, Broadmeadow for nine railcars to replace the 1971 built WAGR WCA/WCE class railcars. Seven were for The Prospector and two for the AvonLink service.[1][2]
The first entered service on 28 June 2004.[3] Power is provided by Cummins engines. The new railcars are capable of 200 km/h (120 mph), but track conditions restrict their top speed to 160 km/h (99 mph).[4]
These consist of three WDA driving cars, three WDB driving cars without buffet, and one motored WDC non-driving car. These form two 2-car and one 3-car sets. The AvonLink sets consists of one WDA and WDB.
References
Notes
- ↑ New 'world-class' Goldfields and Avon trains move closer Government of Western Australia 7 December 2000
- ↑ "WA Short Lines" Railway Digest February 2001
- ↑ Prospector enters new era The Golden Mail 2 July 2004
- ↑ Prospector Product Sheet UGL Rail
Bibliography
- May, Andrew S; Gray, Bill (2006). A History of WAGR Passenger Carriages. Midland, WA: Bill Gray. ISBN 0646459023.
External links
Media related to Transwa Avonlink at Wikimedia Commons
Media related to Transwa Prospector at Wikimedia Commons
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