DRC railcar
The DRC (Diesel Rail Car) was a class of railmotor operated by the Victorian Railways on its country rail network in Victoria, Australia. The cars were built by Tulloch Limited in New South Wales, and featured aluminium and steel construction, air-conditioning, and twin diesel engines with hydraulic transmissions.
| DRC Railcar | |
|---|---|
DRC43 at Seymour Railway Heritage Centre in March 2010 | |
| In service | 1971–1994 |
| Manufacturer | Tulloch Limited |
| Built at | Rhodes |
| Constructed | 1971–1973 |
| Entered service | 1971 |
| Number built | 4 |
| Number scrapped | 0 |
| Fleet numbers | DRC40-DRC43 |
| Operators | Victorian Railways V/Line |
| Specifications | |
| Car length | 23.47 metres |
| Width | 2.88 metres |
| Height | 4.18 metres |
| Maximum speed | 112 km/h |
| Weight | 65 t (64.0 long tons; 71.7 short tons) |
| Traction system | Diesel |
| Prime mover(s) | Cummins NTA 855-R |
| Transmission | Voith T113 2 stage automatic hydraulic transmission, Dana-Spicer axle drive to one axle per bogie |
| Track gauge | 1,600 mm (5 ft 3 in) |
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