The WAGR ADX class was a 10 member class of diesel

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s operated by the

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between 1959 and 1988.

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built

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/ ADH class railcars, in 1959 the

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delivered the first of 10 ADX railcars. In 1966, ADX670 was fitted with power doors. Although deemed a success, no more conversions followed. Withdrawals commenced in 1982 with the last withdrawn in September 1988. Some donated their engines to ADGs.

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