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Victorian Railways Walker railmotor
As part of “Operation Phoenix”, the Victorian Railways wanted to significantly expand passenger services on rural branch lines after the end of the Second World War. Three versions of diesel railcars were ordered, whi...
| Victorian Railways Walker railmotorRemove | |
|---|---|
| Variant | |
| Built | 1948-1955 |
| Manufacturers | Walker Brothers;Martin & King;Victorian Railways |
| Wheel arrangement | TW4-2 |
| Gauge | 1600 mm |
| Length | 16215 mm |
| Service mass | 6860 kg |
| Top speed | 72 km/h |
| Power | |
| Engine | Gardner 6LW |
General
| Property | Victorian Railways Walker railmotorRemove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1948-1955 |
| Manufacturers | Walker Brothers, Martin & King, Victorian Railways |
| Wheel arrangement | B-2 |
| Gauge | 1,600 mm |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Victorian Railways Walker railmotorRemove |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.22 m |
| Length loco | 2.35 m |
| Wheelbase | 12.97 m |
| Service mass | 6.9 t |
| Total mass | 19.2 t |
| Rigid wheelbase | 2.44 m |
Power plant
| Property | Victorian Railways Walker railmotorRemove |
|---|---|
| Engine | Gardner 6LW |
| Engine type | 6-cyl. diesel |
Power
| Property | Victorian Railways Walker railmotorRemove |
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| Power source | diesel-hydraulic |
| Indicated power | 76 kW (103 PS) |
| Top speed | 72 km/h |
Calculated values
| Property | Victorian Railways Walker railmotorRemove |
|---|---|
| Power-to-weight ratio | 11.1 kW/t |
