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Buxton or bust.

Buxton or bust.

 

Cph 18 - rail motor.

 

Built in 1926 at the New South Wales Government Railways in the Eveleigh Workshops.

 

When it entered service it was powered by a Leyland petrol engine and 4-speed gearbox with underfloor radiators.

 

Throughout it's working life Cph 18 underwent various modifications and in 1953 it was fitted with GM 6-71 diesel engine and Twin Disc torque converter.

 

Cph 18 was taken out of service in 1984 where it was to the Rail Motor Society in Paterson.

 

The rail motor was became part of the NSWRTM in 2003 where it has undergone a restoration.

 

It is now used for taking train buffs from Thirlmere to Buxton to day trips.

 

Buxton, New South Wales, Australia.

 

12/1/2020.

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