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Record series

Records of the Victorian and South Australian Railways Dynamometer Car

VPRS 12849
1932 - 1985
Open
North Melbourne
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Agencies

This record series was created by:
Victorian Railways (also Victorian Railways Commissioners 1883-1973, Victorian Railways Board 1973-1983) ( VA2876 ): 1932 - 1983
State Transport Authority ( VA1038 ): 1983 - 1985
Agencies responsible for this record series:
Department of Infrastructure ( VA 3971 ): 1996 - present

Date Range

Series date range: 1932 - 1985
Series in custody: 1932 - 1985
Contents in custody: 1932 - 1985

Function / Content

The Victorian and South Australian Railways Dynamometer Car was used for the testing of locomotives throughout both states. The car came into service in January 1933 following upon an agreement made between the two state bodies in July 1932 which set out the responsibilities and obligations for the costs of establishment and operation and the operational requirements for the use of the car. Both states were responsible for repairs and maintenance with usage to be shared in the ratio of 3:2 in Victoria's favour, that state having contributed more for the initial establishment.

How to use the records

Consult the consignment details.

Recordkeeping system

Entries in the Log-Book and the Repair Book are in chronological order.