88 economy passengers (BN), 81 economy passengers (BRN), 52 first class passengers (ACN)
Operators
V/Line Passenger; previously V/Line. Also operated by V/Line on behalf of Hoys Roadlines
Depots
Newport Workshops
Lines served
Geelong Warrnambool Swan Hill Shepparton Gippsland
Specifications
Car body construction
22458 mm
Car length
22860 mm
Width
2972 mm
Height
4065 mm
Articulated sections
Rubber corridor connectors
Wheelbase
20046 mm total; 4890 mm per bogie
Maximum speed
115 km/h
Weight
44 tonnes (BRN),[1] 43 tonnes (BN & ACN)[2]
Axle load
11 tonnes (BRN), 10.75 tonnes (BN & ACN)
Power supply
415 V AC diesel alternators, later head-end power
Bogies
16156 mm centres
Braking system(s)
Westinghouse
Coupling system
Autocouplers
Track gauge
1,600 mm (5 ft 3 in) & 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
The N type carriages are an intercity passenger carriage used on the railways of Victoria, Australia. They were introduced between 1981 and 1984 as part of the 'New Deal' reforms of country passenger rail services. Today they are seen on both V/Line long distance InterCity services, and limited commuter services to Geelong.
The carriage sets have both first class 2+2 seating, and 2+3 economy seating. Snack bar facilities are also provided on board. Originally delivered as three-car sets, some sets were extended in length with S and Z type carriages.
Today the carriages are hauled by N class diesel locomotives. The carriages can use an external head end power supply for lighting and air conditioning operation. Each carriage has two swing doors per side, which were originally manually opened by passengers, but have since been converted to powered operation, and they are locked or unlocked by the conductor. Toilets, drinking fountains and luggage areas are provided throughout each carriage set.
^Bray, Vincent & Gregory, Steel & Special Coaching Stock of Victoria, 2009, ISBN 978-0-9775056-8-5, p.106
^Bray, Vincent & Gregory, Steel & Special Coaching Stock of Victoria, 2009, ISBN 978-0-9775056-8-5, p.57 & p.104
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