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Victorian Railways Walker railmotor
As part of “Operation Phoenix”, the Victorian Railways wanted to significantly expand passenger services on rural branch lines after the end of the Second World War. Three versions of diesel railcars were ordered, whi...
| Victorian Railways Walker railmotorRemove | |
|---|---|
| Variant | |
| Built | 1950-1954 |
| Manufacturers | Walker Brothers;Martin & King;Victorian Railways |
| Wheel arrangement | TZ3-6-2 |
| Gauge | 1600 mm |
| Length | 36779 mm |
| Service mass | 25300 kg |
| Top speed | 97 km/h |
| Power | |
| Engine | Gardner 8LW |
General
| Property | Victorian Railways Walker railmotorRemove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1950-1954 |
| Manufacturers | Walker Brothers, Martin & King, Victorian Railways |
| Wheel arrangement | 2+B+2 |
| Gauge | 1,600 mm |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Victorian Railways Walker railmotorRemove |
|---|---|
| Length | 36.78 m |
| Wheelbase | 27.19 m |
| Service mass | 25.3 t |
| Total mass | 47.2 t |
| Rigid wheelbase | 3.81 m |
Power plant
| Property | Victorian Railways Walker railmotorRemove |
|---|---|
| Engine | Gardner 8LW |
| Engine type | 2x 8-cyl. diesel |
Power
| Property | Victorian Railways Walker railmotorRemove |
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| Power source | diesel-hydraulic |
| Indicated power | 209 kW (284 PS) |
| Top speed | 97 km/h |
Calculated values
| Property | Victorian Railways Walker railmotorRemove |
|---|---|
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.3 kW/t |
