4d train

Another memory from my Melbourne years that captured the attention of Melbourne traction enthusiasts was the arrivial in the early s of the NSW-built double deck EMU, dubbed the 4D set, captured in this view at Ringwood station at the time of its official launch. The 4D was a prototype double deck electric multiple unit built for the Public Transport Corporation, Victoria, 4d train, for operation on the Melbourne railway system. 4d train remains the only double deck train ever to have run in Melbourne. The design was further modified for use on Melbourne's broad gauge track, and its control system was designed specifically to allow in-service coupling and operation with 4d train sets.

Wongm's Rail Gallery. By it reached the end of the line being stripped for parts. This was definitely the 4D train's last run, from Newport to Simsmetal at Brooklyn. El Zorro's Y and W took the 4D away, with a small number of other freight wagons for braking purposes. W collecting the braking wagons from the Anzac sidings at Spotswood Wednesday 29 March AM Viewed times, 86 times this year.

4d train

Print Sitemap. In was railed on the back of a freight train from Newcastle to Melbourne in December and entered service in March after testing and media launch. The 4D ran on the Lildyale and Belgrave lines and it was intended to trial the train operational and maintenance aspects to ensure double deck trains would satisfy the needs of customers. It initally ran with a 3 car Comeng until driver only operation started in , where it since ran alone. It was allocated to Hillside trains later Connex during privitasion in Spending many long periods out of service. It last returned to service in Febuary lasting only 3 days before it failed. It was stored between Bayswater, Ringwood and Lilydale for many months before finally being run under its own power in December to Newport Workshops for long term storage where it remains today. Its future is unknown. The train is made up with 2 types of carriages. There is a driving area in the Control Trailer while all axles of the Motor Car are powered. The two types of cars need to be together to operate as they share equipement. The basic four car configeration is show at the top of the page. Motor Car: 97 seated, standing.

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The 4D was a prototype double deck electric multiple unit built for the Public Transport Corporation in Victoria, Australia, for operation on the Melbourne railway system. It remains the only double deck train to have ever operated in Melbourne. The train's name stood for "Double Deck Development and Demonstration. Depending on sources, the intention was for this train to be the demonstration unit for a future order of either 20 or 50 extra sets, had the tests been successful. A tender for the design and construction of 19 double-deck trains was opened on 24 November

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4d train

The 4D was a prototype double deck electric multiple unit built for the Public Transport Corporation in Victoria, Australia , for operation on the Melbourne railway system. It remains the only double deck train to have ever operated in Melbourne. The train's name stood for "Double Deck Development and Demonstration. Depending on sources, the intention was for this train to be the demonstration unit for a future order of either 20 or 50 extra sets, had the tests been successful. A tender for the design and construction of 19 double-deck trains was opened on 24 November The design was further modified for use on Melbourne's broad gauge track, and its control system was designed specifically to allow in-service coupling and operation with Comeng sets. Altogether, it was 78 metres long; same length as a four-car Harris set, but seven metres shorter that a three-car Hitachi set.

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It first ran under its own power on 27 December , when it conducted a test run to Lilydale and back. It was manufactured from stainless steel and was fitted with air-conditioning, tinted windows, and inter-car doors, allowing passengers to access all carriages of the train. Toggle limited content width. It was revived in June , but lasted only a year. Sign In Register. Tools Tools. By early , the Victorian Government had decided not to proceed with the acquisition of any further double deck trains, deciding infrastructure changes required to accommodate the larger trains were too expensive. It remains the only double deck train ever to have run in Melbourne. However, the set had about the same seating capacity as a Tait train - 10 seats per compartment, 34 compartments per four-carriage set, with no data available on crush loads. RT class LT4

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In a further break from tradition, the 4D did not use the 'D' code for a driving trailer, instead it was coded simply as T-M-M-T. On the return journey, it stopped at Box Hill and Camberwell. Lilydale Belgrave. It was manufactured from stainless steel and was fitted with air-conditioning, tinted windows, and inter-car doors, allowing passengers to access all carriages of the train. Lower deck The 4D was a prototype double deck electric multiple unit built for the Public Transport Corporation in Victoria, Australia, for operation on the Melbourne railway system. Wongm's Rail Gallery. When the suburban system was split into two in in preparation for privatisation, it was allocated to Hillside Trains, which became Connex. In addition, the individual carriages were narrower and shorter in both length and width against their predecessors, to fit the Melbourne loading gauge. In a further break from tradition, the 4D did not use the 'D' code for a driving trailer, instead it was coded simply as T-M-M-T. Contents move to sidebar hide.