Commonwealth Railways 2-2-0WT Railcar No. NJAB 1
Quorn, SAUS, Australia 		Location: Pichi Richi Railway
Status: Operational
Posted: Aug 12, 2017 @ 15:08:36 by Robin R Beck
One of two steam motor coaches originally purchased by South Australia Railways. This loco became their Steam Motor Coach No1 and was used on lines at Quorn. The steam locomotive part built in Leeds and the 22 passenger coach built in Birmingham. In 1921 it passed to the Commonwealth Railway, when they took over the running the line. Along the way it lost 4 passenger seats for an extra water tank. Worked until 1930, then stored at Quorn. Donated to the National Trust and in 1960 plinthed at Alice Springs. In 1975 passed to the Pichi Richi railway who overhauled her and she was back in steam in 1984. Another major overhaul has taken from 2007 to 2015. Once again in service giving short distance rides at Quorn.

The Pichi Richi railway website has excellent histories of its locos.

Posted: Feb 26, 2015 @ 24:02:37 by Chris Little
Change status to operational
Posted: Jul 12, 2013 @ 13:07:07 by Steve Frost
This looks like a steam railcar rather than a locomotive. A popular concept at the time, but too inflexible and usually not powerful enough to handle much trailing load, they often ended up converted to unpowered passenger cars. This must be a survivor.
Posted: Mar 17, 2004 @ 17:03:30 by Michael Ledingham
Status is now "Out of Service."
Posted: Mar 17, 2004 @ 01:03:52 by Michael Ledingham

As near as I can tell, this is the Pichi Richi Ry.'s "Coffepot."  If it is, the specifecations are:

Weight:  38,000#

Tractive Effort:  2,015#

Boiler Pressure:  170 psi

Driver Diameter:  26.25"

Cylinders:  6.5x10"