Tasmanian Government Railways DP class
| Tasmanian Government Railways DP class | |
|---|---|
DP26 at the Tasmanian Transport Museum
in October 2012 |
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| Manufacturer |
Drewry Car Co Tasmanian Government Railways Commonwealth Engineering |
| Entered service | 1937-1950 |
| Number built | 27 |
| Fleet numbers | DP2-DP5, DP7, DP9-DP30 |
| Operator(s) | Tasmanian Government Railways |
| Specifications | |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The Tasmanian Government Railways DP class was a class of diesel railcars operated by the Tasmanian Government Railways.
The DP class diesel railcars comprised eight different batches of vehicles. The early members were originally petrol powered wooden bodied rail motors while the latter units were articulated units. These latter units were initially used on the Tasman Limited when it was introduced in April 1954 until locomotive hauled stock was built. Some lasted in service until the cessation of passenger services in 1978. One was retained until 1996 as a track inspection vehicle.
Eight have been preserved:
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