620 & 720 railcar

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620 & 720 railcar
625/725 stands at Newcastle Railway Station
625/725 stands at Newcastle Railway Station
Interior of a 620/720 railcar
Interior of a 620/720 railcar
Manufacturer New South Wales Government Railways
Constructed 1961 to 1968
Entered service 1962 - 2007
Scrapped Last revenue service in 2007
Operator CityRail
Lines served Hunter line
Specifications

620 & 720 class railcars were a diesel railcar (DMU) type used in the latter stages of their life by CityRail, primarily on its Hunter Valley line. The trains, which were nicknamed Red Rattlers, have since been phased out in favour of the newer Hunter railcar model. The 620/720 railcars were built by New South Wales Government Railways (NSWGR) from 1961 to 1968. There were many variations of this railcar, but coded differently.

These railcars are similar to the Endeavour railcars as in layout, with one railcar having toilets (non-wheelchair accessible) and one with luggage space, with 2x2 seating instead of 3x2 seating found on Endeavours and the new Hunter Railcars. 620/720 railcars are non-airconditioned, however, windows can be opened for ventilation. Heaters and fans can be operated within the car. The cars retain an interior similar to the 1960s setup with which they were delivered, with older seats still having the NSWGR markings.

All sets were withdrawn in 2007, with the last service running on October 29 from Newcastle to Paterson and return.[1]

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[edit] References

  1. ^ "Hunter Valley farewells red rattler", News Online, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 2007-10-29. 

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