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Model of Victorian Railways double ended petrol electric railmotor.
(D.E.R.M.). One traction motor per bogie, original units had only one
motor bogie with two traction motors. Final drive to all wheels is by
chain and sprocket. Fitted with self lapping air brakes to both bogies
and train ( when attached).Painted reddish brown as originally
delivered All running gear painted black.
The PERM can control E1103 as a slug, providing the power& control for E1103's traction motors. |
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| TYPE | Petrol-Electric BO-BO | ||
| ENGINE | Nissan A12 4 cylinder motor | TRANSMISSION | 32V 200 amp aircraft Generator. Two modified North East (Dodge automotive) starter generators. |
| LENGTH | Over body 3.1M ( 10' 2" ) ,Over couplers 3.25M ( 10' 8" ) | WIDTH | 56cm ( 1' 10" ) |
| HEIGHT | Over roof 76cm ( 2' 6" ) ,Over all 84cm ( 2' 9" ) | WEIGHT | 760kg ( 1675 lbs ) |
| BUILDER | J. Willcox and DVR members | OWNER | Alyson Willcox |
| INTRODUCED | 1985 | ROAD NUMBER | 55 RM |
| STATUS | In Service | ||
