Walsh Island Dockyard New South Wales C3000

Built by Clyde Engineering, Leeds Forge Company, Walsh Island Dockyard

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1925–1937

Overview of the Walsh Island Dockyard New South Wales C3000

Explore the New South Wales C3000 electric multiple units, an iconic piece of Australian railway history.

Built between 1925 and 1937 by renowned manufacturers like Clyde Engineering, Leeds Forge Company, and Walsh Island Dockyard, these trains represent a significant era in New South Wales public transport.

With a track gauge of 1435 mm and a car length of 18.75 meters, they were designed for efficient passenger transportation.

These EMUs operated on a 1.5 kV DC electric system, reflecting the technological advancements of their time.

The New South Wales C3000 units played a crucial role in connecting communities and contributed to the growth of public transport in the region.

Walsh Island Dockyard New South Wales C3000 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Clyde Engineering, Leeds Forge Company, Walsh Island Dockyard · 1925–1937
Electric systems	1.5 kV DC
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
Car length	18.75 m61 ft 6 in	61 ft 6 in
Width	3.15 m10 ft 4 in	10 ft 4 in
Height	3.92 m12 ft 10 in	12 ft 10 in