Leyland railmotor

Leyland railmotor
File:Leyland railmotor no.51.jpg Leyland railmotor number 51
Type and origin Power type Petrol engine Designer Victorian Railways Builder Leyland (Engine) Victorian Railways (Body) Build date 1925 - 1926 Total produced 4
Specifications Gauge 5 ft 3 in (1,600 mm) Length 42.5 ft (13.0 m) Fuel type Petrol
Performance figures Power output 100 hp (75 kW)
Career Operators Victorian Railways Number in class 4 Numbers RM 51 - RM54 First run 1925

The Leyland railmotor (also known at the Double ended railmotor) was introduced by the Victorian Railways in 1925 after the success of the A.E.C. railmotor the Victorian Railways wanted to build a more powerful and comfortable railmotor. Four of the railmotors were built by the Victorian Railways for use in Victoria mostly on the services to Echuca, Cohuna, Whittlesea and Tallangatta with the occasional trip to Mansfield and Maffra. The Leylands remained in service until the last two were withdrawn in July 1954 after the introduction of the Walker railmotors.

The Victorian Railways also built two similar railmotors for the Tasmanian Railways in 1925.

53RM is preserved at the Daylesford Spa Country Railway, it is planned to return it to service when time and funds permit.

See also

• 102hp Walker railmotor
• 153hp Walker railmotor
• 280hp Walker railmotor

External links

• The Great Victorian Train Website Project - Leyland (Double Ended) Railmotor