Today, we explore the origins of South Australia’s petrol-powered railcars in this episode of Kane’s Train’s collaborations with Dr. Wilson. We trace the development of internal-combustion railcars in Australia, from early experiments such as the Caldwell Vale, Ironsides-Dykerhoff and Sauer railcars to Victoria’s McKeen cars and AEC rail motor. Discover how South Australian Railways Commissioner William Alfred Webb, railway engineer Murray Aunger and the J. G. Brill Company came together to introduce the Brill Model 55 in 1924, laying the groundwork for the highly successful Brill Model 75 railcars. Covering South Australian railway history, Australian railways, petrol railcars, Brill railcars, Murray Aunger, William Alfred Webb and the evolution of railway technology, this video explores the experiments, failures and innovations that shaped the future of passenger rail in South Australia.

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