ME1, Victorian Railways 2'6" Gauge Trolly, 1958

Historical information

It was constructed on a former Victorian Railways NKS type underframe and powered by a single cylinder, 500 cc B.S.A. side valve motorcycle engine to drive axle by roller chains through an 'Ariel Square Four' gearbox and has traveled on all four 2'6" narrow gauge lines that operated in the state of Victoria.

Significance

Historic - Narrow Gauge Railway - Track Patrol Vehicle used by Puffing Billy Preservation Society and made from parts of a Victorian Railways track patrol vehicle

Physical description

Motorised small rectangular trolly made of wood and wrought iron

Inscriptions & markings

ME1
P.B.P.S Track Construction Department

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