Bunbury Belle

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Bunbury Belle
Overview
Service typePassenger train
StatusCeased
Locale South West Western Australia
First service6 June 1964
Last service27 July 1975
Former operator(s) Western Australian Government Railways
Route
Termini Perth
Bunbury
Distance travelled167 kilometres
Train number(s)20/11
Line(s) used South Western

The Bunbury Belle was a passenger train operated by the Western Australian Government Railways between Perth and Bunbury via the South Western line from June 1964 until July 1975.

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History

The Bunbury Belle commenced operating on 6 June 1964 between Perth and Bunbury with Wildflower class railcars. It ceased on 27 July 1975, being replaced by road coaches. It operated on weekends only. [1] [2] [3]

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References

  1. May, Andrew S; Gray, Bill (2006). A History of WAGR Passenger Carriages. Midland, WA: Bill Gray. p. 211. ISBN   0646459023.
  2. Our History 1950 to 1975 Public Transport Authority
  3. Higham, Geoffrey (2007). Marble Bar to Mandurah: A history of passenger rail services in Western Australia. Bassendean: Rail Heritage WA. pp. 117, 119, 124. ISBN   978 0 9803922 0 3.

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