ACS2

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Built in Launceston Railway Workshops by Tasmanian Government Railways and used on main line express passenger trains, withdrawn in 1978. Sold to Hillwood Strawberry Farm in 1979.

Leased to Tasmanian Locomotive Coy. Pty. Ltd. in 1986 and returned to service. Purchased by DVR in 1992.

The three ACS (Articulated Country Saloon) carriages at DVR were all built for the Tasman Limited Luxury passenger service between 1955 and 1958.

ACS car (2C9) ACScar interior westernjunction September1969.jpg 1969 Tasmanian Archives
ACS car (3C10) ACSunder constuction - steel car shop.jpg 1955-1958 Tasmanian Archives
ACS car (3C11) ACSunder construction - steel car shop.jpg 1955-1958 Tasmanian Archives
ACS car (3C12) ACSunder construction - steel car shop.jpg 1955-1958 Tasmanian Archives