A.E.C. railmotor | |
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In service | 1922–1954 |
Manufacturer |
Associated Equipment Company (Chassis & Engine) Victorian Railways (Body) |
Designer | Victorian Railways |
Assembly | Victorian Railways |
Built at | Newport Workshops |
Constructed | 1922–1925 |
Number built | 19 |
Number scrapped | 19 |
Design code | RM |
Fleet numbers | 1–19 |
Capacity | 32 to 37 passengers |
Specifications | |
Prime mover(s) | Petrol |
Engine type | Petrol engine |
Power output | 45 hp (34 kW) |
Track gauge | 5 ft 3 in (1,600 mm) |
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.
Four different internal layouts were used, providing for different traffic.
Railmotor | First Class | Second Class | Railmotor | First Class | Second Class | |
AEC 1 | 0 | 37 | AEC 10 | 32 | 0 | |
AEC 2 | 0 | 37 | AEC 11 | 32 | 0 | |
AEC 3 | 0 | 37 | AEC 12 | 0 | 37 | |
AEC 4 | 0 | 37 | AEC 13 | 0 | 37 | |
AEC 5 | 0 | 37 | AEC 14 | 10 | 22 | |
AEC 6 | 0 | 37 | AEC 15 | 32 | 0 | |
AEC 7 | 10 | 22 | AEC 16 | 32 | 0 | |
AEC 8 | 32 | 0 | AEC 17 | 32 | 0 | |
AEC 9 | 11 | 21 | AEC 18 | 10 | 22 | |
AEC 19 | 32 | 0 |
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The AECs were progressively withdrawn in the early 1950s as the new Walker railmotors came into service.
None survive into preservation.