NSW SRA HPC 401

NSW SRA HPC 401

Constructed in 1938 by the NSWGR Eveleigh Workshops, the 400 class railmotors were designed to provide a cheap, fast and attractive service in outlying areas. Numbering only four(401, 402, 403 and 404) they commenced their career in Dubbo, travelling to Gwabegar, Coonamble and Molong. 402 and 403 were sent to Narrandera, improving services to Tocumwal, Hay, Hillston and Junee, normally hauling up to two 500 class trailers. Soon 401 and 404 would join them at Narrandera where they stayed for 30 years.

In 1971, 401, 402 and 403 (404 previously destroyed by fire) were moved to the state's north west, where they would stay until the end of their career. 401 was based at Narrabri running to Walgett, 402 to Inverell from Moree and Werris Creek became home to 403 travelling to Tamworth and Barraba. 1983 saw road coaches replace the 400 class railmotors from regular service.

401 was overhauled in September 1971 like the other 2 400 Class railmotors, and was sent to Moree. To accomodate both first and second class passengers, a dwarf partition was installed behind the 4 seats opposite the toilet (not quite the effort spent on 402). In 1982 401 recieved the reverse livery, and remained the only 400 Class to recieve it. Before retirement, 401 was based at Narrabri and ran to Walgett, towing trailers 504 and 508. Although officially retired on 25 November 1983, 401 was pushed into service during December 1983 and February 1984 after heavy rains made the road between Narrabri and Walgett impassable, before being purchased by the Dorrigo Steam Railway. 401 served NSW diligently for almost 46 years.
Company: New South Wales Government Railways
Model: 400 Class Railmotor
Year: 1938 (Overhaul 1971)
Engine: 2 x GM 6-71 series 6 cylinder engines
Power: 150hp each
Bogey: 2PB A1-1A
Weight: 29t
Max Speed: 120 kph (75 mph)
Accomodation: 19 passengers (4 first class, 15 second class) + 8t luggage

Author: Nathan Van Der Meulen

NSW SRA HPC 401
• config.txt 36.09KB
• cwlogo.jpg 27.51KB
• dls.jpg 32.92KB
• hpc401a.gs 17.30KB
• icon.tga 32.53KB
nswgr_hpc_401_body
400-1.texture.txt 30 bytes
400-1.tga 768.53KB
400engine.texture.txt 32 bytes
400engine.tga 24.53KB
bag2.texture.txt 27 bytes
bag2.tga 12.53KB
black.texture.txt 28 bytes
black.tga 731 bytes
env_glass.bmp 12.05KB
env_glass.texture.txt 32 bytes
env_metal.bmp 48.05KB
env_metal.texture.txt 32 bytes
intpanel.texture.txt 31 bytes
intpanel.tga 3.53KB
left-passenger-door.im 9.72KB
left-passenger-door.kin 13.36KB
nswgr_hpc_401_body.im 356.49KB
nswgr_hpc_401_body.lm.txt 330 bytes
nswgr_hpc_402_body_low.im 130.46KB
nswgr_hpc_402_body_med.im 282.93KB
nswgr_hpc_402_wipers
black.texture.txt 28 bytes
black.tga 812 bytes
nswgr_hpc_402_wipers.kin 17.96KB
nswgr_hpc_402_wipers_front.im 7.42KB
nswgr_hpc_402_wipers_front.kin 17.98KB
nswgr_hpc_402_wipers_rear.im 7.40KB
nswgr_hpc_402_wipers_rear.kin 17.98KB
parcel1.texture.txt 30 bytes
parcel1.tga 12.53KB
parcel2.texture.txt 30 bytes
parcel2.tga 12.53KB
right-passenger-door.im 9.72KB
right-passenger-door.kin 13.36KB
timberpanel.texture.txt 34 bytes
timberpanel.tga 12.53KB
window.texture.txt 29 bytes
window.tga 12.53KB
nswgr_hpc_shadow
black.texture.txt 28 bytes
black.tga 812 bytes
nswgr_hpc_shadow.im 12.68KB