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Saurer A Type Railcar South Australian Railways 1923-1934
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Fresh from the body builder, and standing on the SAR exhibition siding in 1923, the Saurer railcar looks superb and duly commissioned ready to commence its duties. Source: From the Late H.L. Kingsborough Collection SLS

The South Australian Railways (SAR) was regarded as a leader in railcar development, beginning in 1885 when it imported three ‘Rowan’ steam-powered units from Belgium to work the Strathalbyn and Victor Harbor lines. 

In 1911, an order was placed to the Caldwell Vale Motor Construction Co., for a petrol driven car to work the Goolwa to Victor Harbor service, which was known as the ‘Cockle’ train. It continued until 1924 when it was withdrawn from service. 

The South Australian Railways commissioned a new 35-passenger railcar into

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