WAGR AI Class

The WAGR AI class was a petrol-driven rail-motor or rail-car operated between 1935 and 1949 by the Western Australian Government Railways (WAGR).Officially designated as a petrol coach, it was built at the Midland Railway Workshops in 1935.

History:
The WAGR built the railcar specifically to provide a service on the very lightly trafficked Port Hedland–Marble Bar railway in the Pilbara area. When completed, it was shipped to Port Hedland aboard the MV Koolinda. It was issued to traffic in October 1935, as WAGR number 432. In 1937, the WAGR placed its railcars into classes, and no. 432 was classified as the AI class. It remained in service through World War II, but was sold to the State Saw Mills in 1949. Its ultimate fate is not known. However it is most likely to be scrapped or derelict in an unknown area. The AI Class wasn't that successful either being bumpy or rough. It's maximum speed was 50 mph it could carry up to 8 people. And it was based of a Dodge K 32 Truck chassis.

Known Numbers:
AI 432

Technical Information:
Cylinders: 25 hp 6-cylinder in-line petrol engine

Gearbox: 4 speed bidirectional gearbox

Fuel Capacity: 15 imp gal (68 l; 18 US gal).

Bogie: 4 Wheeled