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Western Australian Government Railways classes ADE and ADT
The WAGR had a diesel-electric railcar built by Armstrong Whitworth in Newcastle in 1937, which was the first rail vehicle in Australia to use this type of drive. Five more were prefabricated in assemblies in 1938 and...
General
| Property | Western Australian Government Railways classes ADE and ADTRemove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1937-1939 |
| Manufacturers | Armstrong Whitworth, Midland Railway Workshops |
| Wheel arrangement | 2-B+2-2 |
| Gauge | 1,067 mm (Cape gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Western Australian Government Railways classes ADE and ADTRemove |
|---|---|
| Length | 35.66 m |
| Wheelbase | 12.80 m |
Power plant
| Property | Western Australian Government Railways classes ADE and ADTRemove |
|---|---|
| Engine | Saurer |
| Engine type | 6-cyl. diesel |
Power
| Property | Western Australian Government Railways classes ADE and ADTRemove |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 104 kW (141 PS) |
