620 & 720 railcar (CityRail)
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620 & 720 class railcars are a diesel railcar (DMU) type used by CityRail, primarily on its Hunter Valley network. These trains are being phased out in favour of newer model Hunter railcars.
The 620/720 railcars were built by NSWGR (New South Wales Government Railways) from 1961 to 1968. There were many variations of this railcar, but coded differently. Currently, there are only 6 2-car Sets still running on the Cityrail Network.
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 intsead 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 they were delivered with, with older seats still having the NSWGR markings
See also
External links
- [CityRail]
- [620 class railcar control motor carriage (with luggage area)]
- [720 class railcar control trailer carriage (with toilet)]
| CityRail fleet | |
|---|---|
| Interurban and outer suburban electric fleet | |
| V set | G set | H set | |
| Suburban electric fleet | |
| L, R, and S sets | K set | C set | Tangara | Millennium | |
| Regional diesel fleet | |
| 620 & 720 railcar | Endeavour railcar | Hunter railcar | |
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