The Shopper

The Shopper
Overview
Service type Passenger train
Status Ceased
Locale South West Western Australia
First service 1 June 1964
Last service 31 July 1975
Former operator(s) Western Australian Government Railways
Route
Start Perth
End Bunbury
Distance travelled 167 kilometres
Train number(s) 92/93
Line used South Western

The Shopper was a passenger train operated by the Western Australian Government Railways between Perth and Bunbury via the South Western line from June 1964 until July 1975.

History

The Shopper commenced operating on 1 June 1964 between Perth and Bunbury with Wildflower class railcars. It ceased on 31 July 1975, being replaced by road coaches.[1][2][3]

References

  1. Gray, Bill; May, Andrew (2006). A History of WAGR Passenger Carriages. Perth: Bill Gray. p. 211. ISBN 0-646-45902-3.
  2. Our History 1950 to 1975 Public Transport Authority
  3. Higham, Geoffrey (2007). Marble Bar to Mandurah: A history of passenger rail services in Western Australia. Bassendean: Rail Heritage WA. pp. 117, 119, 124. ISBN 978 0 9803922 0 3.

See also


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