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Victorian Railways Tait
The name “Tait” designates electric multiple units which were used on the Melbourne suburban network. Their name came from Sir Thomas James Tait, former chairman of commissioners of the Victorian Railways. Originally ...
General
| Property | Victorian Railways Tait Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1917-1953 |
| Manufacturers | Newport |
| Wheel arrangement | 2-2+2-2+B-B |
| Gauge | 1,600 mm (Irish broad gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Victorian Railways Tait Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 56.43 m |
| Wheelbase | 15.24 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 2.44 m |
| Empty weight | 102.4 t |
| Adhesive weight | 48.6 t |
| Axle load | 12.2 t |
Power
| Property | Victorian Railways Tait Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | electric - DC |
| Electric systems | 1.500 V |
| Hourly power | 420 kW (571 PS) |
| Top speed | 80 km/h |
