Westrail ADP/ADQ class explained

Westrail ADP/ADQ class
Interiorimage:Australind Train Interior (cropped).jpg
Interiorcaption:Refurbished interior
Service:1987–2023
Manufacturer:Comeng
Factory:Bassendean
Refurbishment:2003, 2007
Numberbuilt:5
Numberservice:0
Formation:
  • ADP–ADP
  • ADP–ADQ–ADP
  • ADP–ADQ–ADQ–ADP
Fleetnumbers:
  • ADP101–103
  • ADQ121–122
Capacity:
  • ADP: 38 + 1 Wheelchair
  • ADQ: 58
Operator:
Depots:Claisebrook railway depot
Lines:South Western
Trainlength:
  • 2-car: 42.32m (138.85feet)
  • 3-car: 63.48m (208.27feet)
  • 4-car: 86.64m (284.25feet)
Carlength:21.16m (69.42feet)
Width:2.88m (09.45feet)
Height:4115mm
Floorheight:1185–
Doors:2 per side
Wheeldiameter:840mm
Wheelbase:2.5m (08.2feet)
Maxspeed:
  • 120km/h (design)
  • 110km/h (service)
Weight:
  • ADP: 48.45t
  • ADQ: 47.8t
Engine:Cummins KAT 19 R @ 350kW
Poweroutput:373kW @ 2100rpm per engine
Transmission:Voith T 311r w/ KB 260 HD (Hydrodynamic braking disconnected)
Powersupply:
  • Primary Batteries Type: Lead Acid HD Marine
  • Alternator Voltage: 415 V 50 Hz 3-phase AC +/- 10%
Hvac:Sigma/MR27-MR1 A (1 per car)
Bogies:Fabricated
Brakes:Davies & Netcalf/EBC5 w/ Oerlikon WSP air-actuated disc brakes
Safety:ATP
Coupling:Scharfenberg

The Westrail ADP/ADQ class is a retired class of railcars built by Comeng, Bassendean for Westrail in 1987 to operate the Australind service between Perth and Bunbury. Operation and ownership of the fleet was transferred to Transwa when Westrail was superseded by Transwa in 2003.

History

In August 1985, Westrail awarded Comeng, Bassendean a contract for five diesel railcars, three ADP carriages with driving cabs and two ADQ trailer carriages, using a similar body shell and interior fitout to the New South Wales XPT carriages.[1] Each carriage was powered by a Cummins KTA19 engine coupled to a Voith transmission. They usually operate as a four carriage set.

In July 2003, the railcars were painted in a new livery in line with the formation of Transwa. In 2007, the railcars were painted white as part of a refurbishment program. In 2010-2011 new seats were fitted.[2]

The railcars were all retired in November 2023 upon the commencement of the Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal Project and Byford Rail Extension, which have closed the line for 18 months.[3] One railcar has been donated to Rail Heritage WA, and it is planned to be moved to their museum in Boyanup.[4]

External links

Notes and References

  1. "Western Australia" Railway Digest September 1985 page 279
  2. http://www.pta.wa.gov.au/Portals/0/annualreports/2011/pta2011v4/transwa.html Annual Report June 2011
  3. Web site: Van Der Wielen . Sean . End of an era: Australind train farewelled after 36 years serving communities between Bunbury and Perth . Harvey-Waroona Reporter . West Australian Newspapers . 7 January 2024 . 21 November 2023.
  4. Web site: Lane . Oliver . Call goes out for community help to move Australind train carriage to museum . South Western Times . West Australian Newspapers . 7 January 2024 . 4 January 2024.