WAGR WCA/WCE class

WAGR WCA/WCE class
The Prospector crossing the Swan River at Guildford in April 1986
ManufacturerComeng
Built atGranville
Entered service1971
Number built8
Number preserved2
Number scrapped6
Fleet numbersWCA901-WCA905
WCE921-WCE923
OperatorsWAGR (1971-1975)
Westrail (1975-2000)
WAGR Commission (2000-2003)
Transwa (2003-2005)
Specifications
Car length27.43 m (90 ft 0 in)
Maximum speed150 km/h (93 mph)
Prime mover(s)MAN D3650 HM6U x2 (as built)
Cummins KTA19R x2 (from early 1990s)
Power output270 kW (360 hp)
TransmissionVoith T113R
AuxiliariesLeyland 401
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge

The WAGR WCA class railcars and WCE class trailers were built by Comeng, Granville for the Western Australian Government Railways in 1971 to operate the new Prospector service between East Perth and Kalgoorlie. At the time of their construction the WCA class units were the longest and fastest diesel railcars in the world.