Westrail ADP/ADQ class
{{Use Australian English|date=May 2014}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2014}}
{{Infobox train
| name = Westrail ADP/ADQ class
| image = Transwa Australind passing through Yarloop, October 2020 07 (cropped).jpg
| imagealt =
| caption = ADP101 and ADP102 passing through Yarloop in October 2020
| interiorimage = Australind Train Interior (cropped).jpg
| interiorimagealt =
| interiorcaption = Refurbished interior
| stocktype =
| service = 1987–2023
| manufacturer = Comeng
| factory = Bassendean
| refurbishment = 2003, 2007
| yearscrapped =
| numberbuilt = 5
| numberservice = 0
| numberpreserved =
| numberscrapped =
| formation = {{plainlist|
- ADP–ADP
- ADP–ADQ–ADP
- ADP–ADQ–ADQ–ADP
}}
| fleetnumbers = {{plainlist|
- ADP101–103
- ADQ121–122
}}
| capacity = {{plainlist|
- ADP: 38 + 1 Wheelchair
- ADQ: 58
}}
| operator = {{plainlist|
- Westrail (1987–2000)
- WAGR Commission (2000–2003)
- Transwa (2003-2023)
}}
| depots = Claisebrook railway depot
| lines = South Western
| carbody =
| trainlength = {{plainlist|
- 2-car: {{convert|42.32|m|ftin|abbr=on}}
- 3-car: {{convert|63.48|m|ftin|abbr=on}}
- 4-car: {{convert|86.64|m|ftin|abbr=on}}
}}
| carlength = {{convert|21.16|m|ftin|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|2.88|m|ftin|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|4115|mm|ftin|abbr=on}}
| floorheight = {{convert|1185|–|1200|mm|ftin|abbr=on}}
| platformheight =
| entrylevelorstep =
| doors = 2 per side
| wheeldiameter = {{convert|840|mm|in|abbr=on}}
| wheelbase = {{convert|2.5|m|ftin|abbr=on}}
| maxspeed = {{plainlist|
- {{convert|120|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} (design)
- {{convert|110|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} (service)
}}
| weight = {{plainlist|
- ADP: {{convert|48.45|t|abbr=on}}
- ADQ: {{convert|47.8|t|abbr=on}}
}}
| axleload =
| engine = Cummins KTA 19 R @ {{convert|350|kW|hp|abbr=on}}
| poweroutput = {{convert|373|kW|hp|abbr=on}} @ 2100rpm per engine
| tractiveeffort =
| transmission = Voith T 311r w/ KB 260 HD (Hydrodynamic braking disconnected)
| acceleration =
| deceleration =
| aux =
| powersupply = {{plainlist|
- 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)
| uicclass =
| aarwheels =
| bogies = Fabricated
| brakes = Davies & Netcalf/EBC5 w/ Oerlikon WSP air-actuated disc brakes
| safety = ATP
| coupling = Scharfenberg
| multipleworking =
| gauge = {{track gauge|1067mm|lk=on}}
}}
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."Western Australia" Railway Digest September 1985 page 279 Each carriage was powered by a Cummins KTA19 engine coupled to a Voith transmission. They usually operate as a four carriage set.{{MayGray-WAGRPassCar |pages=329-331}}{{Dunn-Comeng-5|pages=113–122}}
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.[http://www.pta.wa.gov.au/Portals/0/annualreports/2011/pta2011v4/transwa.html Annual Report June 2011] Public Transport Authority
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.{{cite web |last1=Van Der Wielen |first1=Sean |title=End of an era: Australind train farewelled after 36 years serving communities between Bunbury and Perth |url=https://www.harveyreporter.com.au/news/harvey-waroona-reporter/end-of-an-era-australind-train-farewelled-after-36-years-serving-communities-between-bunbury-and-perth--c-12573400 |website=Harvey-Waroona Reporter |publisher=West Australian Newspapers |access-date=7 January 2024 |date=21 November 2023}} Upon reopening of the line, they will be succeeded by diesel-powered variants of the Transperth C-series trains.{{cite web|url=https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/McGowan/2019/08/Made-in-WA-METRONET-railcars-to-be-proudly-built-in-WA.aspx|title=Made in WA: Metronet railcars to be proudly built in WA|author=Minister for Transport|date=2019-08-18|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190905101250/https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/McGowan/2019/08/Made-in-WA-METRONET-railcars-to-be-proudly-built-in-WA.aspx |archive-date=5 September 2019 }}{{cite web|url=https://www.metro-report.com/news/news-by-region/asia-pacific-ex-china/single-view/view/alstom-to-supply-252-multiple-unit-cars-to-western-australia-1.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190903204554/https://www.metro-report.com/news/news-by-region/asia-pacific-ex-china/single-view/view/alstom-to-supply-252-multiple-unit-cars-to-western-australia-1.html|title=Alstom to supply next generation of EMUs to Perth|website=Metro Report International|date=2019-08-20|archive-date=2019-09-03}}{{Cite web |date=2020-01-23 |title=New Australind Railcar Design Unveiled |url=https://railway-news.com/new-australind-railcar-design-unveiled/ |access-date=2022-04-11 |website=Railway-News |archive-date=11 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220411133910/https://railway-news.com/new-australind-railcar-design-unveiled/ |url-status=live }}
One railcar has been donated to Rail Heritage WA, and it is planned to be moved to their museum in Boyanup.{{cite web |last1=Lane |first1=Oliver |title=Call goes out for community help to move Australind train carriage to museum |url=https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-western-times/call-goes-out-for-community-help-to-move-australind-train-carriage-to-museum-c-13053934 |website=South Western Times |publisher=West Australian Newspapers |access-date=7 January 2024 |date=4 January 2024}}
References
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External links
{{commons category-inline|Transwa Australind}}
- [http://perthtrains.nachohat.org/transwa/Australind/ Perth Trains gallery]
{{WAGR Railcars|state=collapsed}}