ADL/ADC class diesel multiple unit
| ADL/ADC class railcar | |
|---|---|
|
Refurbished ADC 855 at Britomart Transport Centre | |
| In service |
Australia: 1982-93, New Zealand: 1993 to date |
| Manufacturer | A Goninan & Co |
| Built at | Newcastle |
| Replaced | New Zealand: 56-foot carriages |
| Constructed | 1982–85 |
| Refurbishment | 2002 |
| Number built | 10 sets |
| Number in service | 10 sets |
| Formation | ADL+ADC |
| Fleet numbers |
ADL 801–ADL 810 ADC 851–ADC 860 |
| Capacity | 132 |
| Operator(s) | Transperth, Tranz Metro, Transdev Auckland |
| Depot(s) | Westfield |
| Line(s) served | Southern Line (Papakura - Pukekohe) |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | 20.26 m (66 ft 6 in) |
| Train length | 42.20 m (138 ft 5 in) |
| Car length | 21.10 m (69 ft 3 in) over couplers |
| Width | 2.74 m (9 ft 0 in) |
| Height | 3.84 m (12 ft 7 in) |
| Floor height | 1.12 m (3 ft 8 in) |
| Doors | Air-operated sliding doors; two each side (four per car), 1.26 m (4 ft 2 in) wide |
| Maximum speed | 90 km/h (56 mph) |
| Weight |
ADL: 42.97 tonnes (95,000 lb) ADC: 35.75 tonnes (79,000 lb) |
| Prime mover(s) | Cummins NT855 R4 |
| Power output | ADL: 2 x 205 kW (275 hp), one engine for each bogie |
| Transmission | Voith |
| Auxiliaries | ADC: diesel alternator |
| Train heating | Heating & air conditioning |
| UIC classification | Bo'Bo'+2'2' |
| Braking system(s) | Electro-pneumatic |
| Coupling system |
Australia: Norwegian coupling NZ: Kidney link & pin |
| Multiple working | Within class only |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The ADL class is a class of diesel multiple units operated by Transdev Auckland on the suburban rail network in Auckland, New Zealand. Originally built in the early 1980s by A Goninan & Co for Westrail of Western Australia, they were sold in 1993 by Westrail's successor, Transperth, to Tranz Rail. The units are currently owned by Auckland Transport.
History
Between 1982 and 1985, ten two-carriage stainless steel sets were manufactured for Transperth by A Goninan & Co, Newcastle.[1]
Following the electrification of the Perth rail network they were rendered surplus and in 1993 all were sold, along with the older ADK/ADB class, to New Zealand Rail to replace 56-foot carriages on suburban trains in Auckland.[1][2] In October 1993, prior to being privatised, New Zealand Rail sold the class to the Auckland Regional Council.[3]
In 2002, the Auckland Regional Council funded an upgrade of the class, which included refurbishment of the interiors and painting in the new MAXX blue colour scheme. The first refurbished unit entered service in December 2002, the last in November 2003.
In 2011, Auckland Transport indicated four two-car sets would be retained after the Auckland rail electrification project is completed.[4]
Due to the introduction of the AM class on all lines the units are only used between Pukekohe and Papakura station as a shuttle service.
Class register
| Key: | In service | On lease | Out of service | Preserved | Overhaul/Repair | Scrapped |
|---|
| Number | Introduced in NZ | Current status | Current livery | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADL 801 | July 1993 | In service | MAXX Blue | (photo) |
| ADL 802 | July 1993 | In service | MAXX Blue | (photo) |
| ADL 803 | July 1993 | In service | MAXX Blue | |
| ADL 804 | July 1993 | In service | MAXX Blue | (photo) |
| ADL 805 | July 1993 | In service | MAXX Blue | (old photo) |
| ADL 806 | July 1993 | In service | MAXX Blue | |
| ADL 807 | July 1993 | In service | MAXX Blue | |
| ADL 808 | July 1993 | In service | MAXX Blue | |
| ADL 809 | July 1993 | In service | MAXX Blue | old photo |
| ADL 810 | July 1993 | In service | MAXX Blue | (photo) |
| ADC 851 | July 1993 | In service | MAXX Blue | |
| ADC 852 | July 1993 | In service | MAXX Blue | |
| ADC 853 | July 1993 | In service | MAXX Blue | |
| ADC 854 | July 1993 | In service | MAXX Blue | (photo) |
| ADC 855 | July 1993 | In service | MAXX Blue | |
| ADC 856 | July 1993 | In service | MAXX Blue | |
| ADC 857 | July 1993 | In service | MAXX Blue | (photo) |
| ADC 858 | July 1993 | In service | MAXX Blue | (photo) |
| ADC 859 | July 1993 | In service | MAXX Blue | (old photo) |
| ADC 860 | July 1993 | In service | MAXX Blue | (photo) |
References
- 1 2 Gray, Bill; May, Andrew (2006). A History of WAGR Passenger Carriages. Perth: Bill Gray. pp. 319–323. ISBN 0-646-45902-3.
- ↑ Churchman & Hurst. The Railways of New Zealand. p. 64.
- ↑ ADK/ADL New Zealand Diesel & Electric Traction
- ↑ "Electric trains: technical details". Auckland Transport Blog. Retrieved 10 October 2011.
Bibliography
- Parsons, David. New Zealand Railway Motive Power 2002.
External links
Media related to ADL/ADC class at Wikimedia Commons