Bunbury Belle
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Overview | |
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Service type | Passenger train |
Status | Ceased |
Locale | South West Western Australia |
First service | 6 June 1964 |
Last service | 27 July 1975 |
Former operator(s) | Western Australian Government Railways |
Route | |
Termini | Perth Bunbury |
Distance travelled | 167 kilometres |
Train number(s) | 20/11 |
Line(s) used | South Western |
The Bunbury Belle was a passenger train operated by the Western Australian Government Railways between Perth and Bunbury via the South Western line from June 1964 until July 1975.
History
The Bunbury Belle commenced operating on 6 June 1964 between Perth and Bunbury with Wildflower class railcars. It ceased on 27 July 1975, being replaced by road coaches. It operated on weekends only.[1][2][3]
References
- ^ May, Andrew S; Gray, Bill (2006). A History of WAGR Passenger Carriages. Midland, WA: Bill Gray. p. 211. ISBN 0646459023.
- ^ Our History 1950 to 1975 Public Transport Authority
- ^ Higham, Geoffrey (2007). Marble Bar to Mandurah: A history of passenger rail services in Western Australia. Bassendean: Rail Heritage WA. pp. 117, 119, 124. ISBN 978 0 9803922 0 3.
See also
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