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Austin road-rail – photo 1© trainspo.com
Service vehicle

Austin road-rail

Built by Austin

Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Years built
1925
Axle arrangement
1'A'

Overview of the Austin road-rail

Discover the Austin road-rail service unit, a fascinating piece of railway history.

Built in 1925, this locomotive, classified as 1'A', showcases remarkable engineering from its era.

It features a capacity of 6 seats and was operated by Indian Railways within their IR Austin class, making a valuable contribution to India's rail network.

Its 1000 mm gauge is a distinctive feature highlighting its specific operational role.

This service unit continues to share stories of travel and railway infrastructure, with deep roots in the transportation industry.

Austin road-rail technical specifications

Value
Built byAustin · 1925
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangement1'A'
Capacity6 seats

Operators of the Austin road-rail

Railway companies that have operated the Austin road-rail, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Indian RailwaysIR AustinIndia

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