A.E.C. railmotor
| A.E.C. railmotor | |
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AEC railmotor near Fawkner
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| Manufacturer |
Associated Equipment Company (Chassis & Engine) Victorian Railways (Body) |
| Designer | Victorian Railways |
| Assembly | Victorian Railways |
| Built at | Newport Railway Workshops |
| Constructed | 1922-1925 |
| Entered service | 1922-1954 |
| Number built | 4 |
| Number in service | 0 |
| Number preserved | 1 |
| Number scrapped | 3 |
| Design code | RM |
| Fleet numbers | 1-19 |
| Capacity | 32 to 37 passengers |
| Specifications | |
| Prime mover(s) | Petrol |
| Engine type | Petrol engine |
| Power output | 45 hp (34 kW) |
| Track gauge | 5 ft 3 in (1,600 mm) |
The AEC railmotor was the first generally successful railmotor built for the Victorian Railways in south-eastern Australia. 19 vehicles were built from 1922 through 1925, along with 24 trailer vehicles built to a similar design.
Four different internal layout were used, providing for different traffics.
The AEC's were withdrawn throughout the 1950s as the new Walker railmotors came into service.
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