DA 52
Wooden turtle back roofed dining car, built by the Commonwealth Railways at its Port Augusta Workshops.
DA/XDA 52
Built by the Commonwealth Railways Port Augusta Workshops, entered
service as "DA" class dining car, being 76ft. 7in. over body, 55T and dine 48 passengers.
21.7.1930 | Entered service. |
8.6.1939 | Fitted with Carrier's air conditioning. |
6.9.1951 | General overhaul. |
31.3.1954 | Head end power and painted maroon. |
12.12.1963 | Repainted and fitted with BK high
speed bogies. |
8.9.1967 | Renewed exterior sheathing and roof canvas. |
4.9.1975 | New air reservor fitted. |
22.8.1980 | Repairs after collision at Kulgera. |
31.3.1981 | Converted to "XDA" for
accident train use. |
19.8.1987 | Stored at Port Augusta. |
25.3.1987 | Moved to the Port Pirie car barn. |
9.1995 | Offered to Port Dock Station Railway Museum. |
20.12.1995 | Transferred to Port Dock. |