Tasmanian Government Railways DP class explained

Tasmanian Government Railways DP class
Manufacturer:Drewry Car Co
Tasmanian Government Railways
Commonwealth Engineering
Yearservice:1937-1950
Numberbuilt:27
Fleetnumbers:DP2-DP5, DP7, DP9-DP30
Operator:Tasmanian Government Railways

The Tasmanian Government Railways DP class was a class of diesel railcars operated by the Tasmanian Government Railways.

History

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.[1] [2] [3]

Eight have been preserved:

Notes and References

  1. http://www.dieseltractiontasmania.com/stock/details.php?id=27 DP Class
  2. http://www.railtasmania.com/ttms/exhibit.php?id=dp26 Exhibit - DP class railcars
  3. Book: Dunn. John. Comeng: A history of Commonwealth Engineering: Volume 1: 1921-1955. 2006. Rosenberg Publishing. Dural. 1877058424. 123/124.
  4. http://www.themercury.com.au/news/tasmania/sparks-fly-over-councils-sale-of-burnt-railcar/story-fnj4f7k1-1226783237714 Sparks fly over council's sale of burnt railcar
  5. http://downssteam.com/railmotor-focus-week/ Railmotor Focus Week
  6. http://bellarinerailway.com.au/locomotives Railcars