Transwa WDA/WDB/WDC class
| Transwa WDA/WDB/WDC class | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Manufacturer | United Goninan |
| Built at | Broadmeadow |
| Replaced | WAGR WCA/WCE class |
| Entered service | 2004-2005 |
| Number built | 9 |
| Number in service | 9 |
| Fleet numbers | WDA001-WDA003 WDB011-WDB013 WDC021 WEA031 WEB041 |
| Operators | Transwa |
| Specifications | |
| Maximum speed | 200 km/h (120 mph) |
| Prime mover(s) | Cummins |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
The Transwa WDA/WDB/WDC class are a class of railcars built by United Goninan, Broadmeadow for Transwa in 2004-2005 to replace the WAGR WCA/WCE class railcars on the AvonLink and Prospector services in Australia. They are capable of high-speed operation.
History
In December 2000 Westrail awarded a contract to United Goninan, Broadmeadow for nine railcars to replace the 1971 built WAGR WCA/WCE class railcars. Seven were for The Prospector and two for the AvonLink service.[1][2][3]
The first entered service on 28 June 2004.[2][4] Power is provided by Cummins engines. The new railcars are capable of 200 km/h (120 mph), but track conditions restrict their top speed to 160 km/h (99 mph).[5]
These consist of three WDA driving cars, three WDB driving cars without buffet, and one motored WDC non-driving car. These form two 2-car and one 3-car sets. The AvonLink sets consists of one WDA and WDB. The AvonLink lacks the buffet and entertainment system the Prospector has, but the AvonLink has a whistle and a horn, while the Prospector only has a horn.[2]
References
- ^ New 'world-class' Goldfields and Avon trains move closer Government of Western Australia 7 December 2000
- ^ a b c Gray, Bill; May, Andrew (2006). A History of WAGR Passenger Carriages. Perth: Bill Gray. pp. 338–341. ISBN 0-646-45902-3.
- ^ "WA Short Lines" Railway Digest February 2001
- ^ Prospector enters new era The Golden Mail 2 July 2004
- ^ Prospector Product Sheet UGL Rail
External links
Media related to Transwa AvonLink at Wikimedia Commons- Media related to Transwa Prospector at Wikimedia Commons
- Perth Trains gallery
