Rolling Stock
TGR had a vast range of motive power and rolling stock, including steam and diesel locos and railcars. Some of the steam locomotives were quite distinguished, especially the 'R' and 'M' class 4-6-2s, both of which were capable of speeds approaching 60 mph (97 km/h).
The passenger rolling stock of the TGR included the 1955-58 series ACS class 'articulated country saloons', 76-seat first class with air suspended reclining seats, tray tables, state-of-the-art lighting and heating, and buffet service with hostesses. To the end in 1978, the TGR still used AAL class first class saloons with leather seats and maple panelling, as well as SP class brake and 2nd class passenger carriages, converted from Sentinel steam railcars.
The beautiful DP class articulated inter-urban and country service railcars as well as the big western line DP cars and smaller suburban railcars were heavily used to the end, and many are in preservation today.
Read more about this topic: Tasmanian Government Railways
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