Queensland Railways 2000 class rail motor


The 2000 class railcars are a class of self-propelled railcars built by Commonwealth Engineering, Rocklea for the Queensland Railways between 1956 and 1971.

History

In 1956 two 2000 class railmotor prototypes were constructed by Queensland Railways at its Ipswich Railway Workshops sheeted in satin finished aluminium. They were powered by AEC engines.
In 1959 ten units were ordered from Commonwealth Engineering. These differed from the prototypes in having sheeted stainless steel and Rolls-Royce engines. In 1963 a further five were ordered, followed in 1971 by a further ten. The last four were completed as Passenger Luggage Driving Trailers with access doors at both ends instead of a streamlined front, allowing the formation of 3-car trains.
They operated services around Brisbane as well as being allocated to Mackay, Townsville and Cairns.
Most were withdrawn in the early 1990s, with the last operating in regular service on the Corinda-Yeerongpilly line in January 2000.
Queensland Rail retains 9 units, of which three operate The Savannahlander tourist train, three are operational with the QR Heritage Division and three are stored at Ipswich Workshops. Aurizon inherited two units from QR National which are used for track inspections. Many others are preserved.

Summary

NumberIn serviceWithdrawnScrappedCurrent ownerNotes
RM200010 05 195608 04 1987Some time after 2004Prototype Cars
RM200121 12 195608 04 1987Some time after 2004Prototype Cars
RM200212 05 196012 11 1988PrivateStored
RM200312 05 196018 01 1989
RM200414 07 1960AurizonUsed for track inspections.
RM200514 07 196001 07 2000Queensland Rail Heritage DivisionStored
RM200626 10 196030 12 1993Zig Zag RailwayRepairs in progress
RM200726 10 196030 09 1992PrivateStored
RM200828 11 196007 02 1989Zig Zag RailwayStored
RM200928 11 196003 04 1989PrivateStored
RM201012 01 196102 12 1988
RM201112 01 196101 04 1994Zig Zag RailwayRepairs in progress
RM201211 02 196106 02 1989PrivateBody preserved at Station Road Cafe, Station Road Yeerongpilly.
RM201311 02 196129 01 1975
RM201407 03 196113 06 1989Mount Morgan Railway MuseumStatic
RM201507 03 196120 01 1989
RM201630 03 196125 06 1991Zig Zag RailwayBurnt in 2013 New South Wales bushfires.
RM201730 03 196131 12 1993Mary Valley Heritage RailwayOperational
RM201805 05 196120 01 1989
RM201905 05 196120 01 1989
RM202005 06 196117 01 1989Zig Zag RailwayStored
RM202105 06 196129 03 1989PrivateStored
RM202222 03 196330 12 1993
RM202322 03 196331 12 1993Mary Valley Heritage RailwayOperational
RM202426 04 196301 07 2000Queensland Rail Heritage DivisionStored
RM202526 04 196307 08 1989PrivateStored
RM202610 05 1963Queensland RailLeased to Cairns Kuranda Steam to operate the Savannahlander
RM202710 05 196330 12 1993
RM202814 06 1963Queensland RailLeased to Cairns Kuranda Steam to operate the Savannahlander
RM202914 06 196330 12 1993
RM203001 06 196309 05 1991
RM203101 06 196301 07 2000Queensland Rail Heritage DivisionStored.
RM203217 12 1970AurizonUsed for track inspections.
RM203317 12 197030 12 1993Australian Railway Historical SocietyRosewood Railway Museum
RM203410 01 197101 07 2000Queensland Rail Heritage DivisionOperational, main line registered. Also used for track inspections.
RM203610 01 197101 07 2000Queensland Rail Heritage DivisionOperational, main line registered. Also used for track inspections.
RM203820 04 197104 01 1994Australian Railway Historical SocietyRosewood Railway Museum
RM204020 04 197105 10 1990
RM205111 02 197105 01 1994Zig Zag RailwayRepairs in progress
RM205311 02 1971Queensland RailLeased to Cairns Kuranda Steam to operate the Savannahlander
RM205515 03 197101 10 1993Zig Zag RailwayBurnt in 2013 bushfires
RM205715 03 197101 07 2000Queensland Rail Heritage Division.Operational, has received a new engine and some new internal modifications; including Disabled Access and Toilet facilities. Main line registered