AEC railmotor

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A.E.C. railmotor
AECNearFawkner.jpg
AEC railmotor near Fawkner
In service1922–1954
Manufacturer Associated Equipment Company (Chassis & Engine)
Victorian Railways (Body)
Designer Victorian Railways
Assembly Victorian Railways
Built at Newport Workshops
Constructed1922–1925
Number built19
Number scrapped19
Design codeRM
Fleet numbers1–19
Capacity32 to 37 passengers
Specifications
Prime mover(s) Petrol
Engine typePetrol engine
Power output45 hp (34 kW)
Track gauge 5 ft 3 in (1,600 mm)
10 RM At Mornington AEC railmotor at Mornington.jpg
10 RM At Mornington

The AEC railmotor was the first generally successful railmotor built for the Victorian Railways. 19 vehicles were constructed from 1922 to 1925, along with 24 trailer vehicles built to a similar design.

Contents

Design

Four different internal layouts were used, providing for different traffic.

RailmotorFirst ClassSecond ClassRailmotorFirst ClassSecond Class
AEC 1037AEC 10320
AEC 2037AEC 11320
AEC 3037AEC 12037
AEC 4037AEC 13037
AEC 5037AEC 141022
AEC 6037AEC 15320
AEC 71022AEC 16320
AEC 8320AEC 17320
AEC 91121AEC 181022
AEC 19320

Construction

In service

Withdrawal & preservation

The AECs were progressively withdrawn in the early 1950s as the new Walker railmotors came into service.

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