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our RAILMOTORS
Discover our diverse collection of historic Victorian Railways rolling stock. From operational engines to carriages under restoration, our fleet represents a living piece of Australia's rail heritage. Each vehicle in our collection has been carefully preserved or is undergoing expert restoration by our skilled volunteer team. Explore our complete fleet inventory to learn about our active service vehicles, ongoing restoration projects, and future preservation candidates. Whether you're a railway enthusiast or interested in hands-on heritage conservation, we welcome you to be part of our restoration journey.
53RM
ID/Name: 53RM
Type: Railmotor
Description: Leyland Double Ended Rail Motor
Built: 1926
Heritage Status: Under Restoration
Double Ended Leyland railmotor 53RM is a unique survivor. One of four such vehicles that entered service with the Victorian Railways in 1925-1926. It is the only example, not just of those, but of the 23 wooden railmotors built between 1922 and 1926 in existence today.