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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...
General
| Property | Victorian Railways Walker railmotor Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1950-1954 |
| Manufacturers | Walker Brothers, Martin & King, Victorian Railways |
| Wheel arrangement | 2+B+2 |
| Gauge | 1,600 mm (Irish broad gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Victorian Railways Walker railmotor Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 36.78 m |
| Wheelbase | 27.19 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 3.81 m |
| Service weight | 25.3 t |
| Total weight | 47.2 t |
| Fuel capacity | 462 l (Diesel) |
Power plant
| Property | Victorian Railways Walker railmotor Remove |
|---|---|
| Engine | Gardner 8LW |
| Engine type | 2x 8-cyl. diesel |
Power
| Property | Victorian Railways Walker railmotor Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-hydraulic |
| Indicated power | 209 kW (284 PS) |
| Top speed | 97 km/h |
Calculated values
| Property | Victorian Railways Walker railmotor Remove |
|---|---|
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.3 kW/t |
