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Drewry Car Co. WAGR Z class

Built by RSH, Drewry Car Co.

Top speed
28 km/h
17 mph
Weight
15 t
33,069 lb
Length
5.75 m
18 ft 10 in
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
1953
3 units
Axle arrangement
C

Overview of the Drewry Car Co. WAGR Z class

Discover the WAGR Z class diesel locomotive, a significant piece of Western Australian railway history.

Built in 1953 by RSH and Drewry Car Co., this compact locomotive was designed for essential railway operations.

With a 1067 mm gauge and a light weight of 15 tonnes, the WAGR Z class proved adept at shunting and light freight duties.

Its modest top speed of 28 km/h belies its reliable performance and efficiency in its working life.

Featuring a C axle configuration and a length of 5.75 meters, the WAGR Z class is a fascinating example of Australian locomotive engineering.

Drewry Car Co. WAGR Z class technical specifications

Value
Built byRSH, Drewry Car Co. · 19533 units
Top speed28 km/h17 mph
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangementC
Length5.75 m18 ft 10 in
Weight15 t33,069 lb
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Operators of the Drewry Car Co. WAGR Z class

Railway companies that have operated the WAGR Z class, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Western Australian Government RailwaysWAGR ZAustralia

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