Bunbury Belle
The Bunbury Belle 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.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Passenger train |
| Status | Ceased |
| Locale | South West Western Australia |
| First service | 6 June 1964 |
| Last service | 27 July 1975 |
| Former operator(s) | Western Australian Government Railways |
| Route | |
| Termini | Perth Bunbury |
| Distance travelled | 167 kilometres |
| Train number(s) | 20/11 |
| Line(s) used | South Western |
History
The Bunbury Belle commenced operating on 6 June 1964 between Perth and Bunbury with Wildflower class railcars. It ceased on 27 July 1975, being replaced by road coaches. It operated on weekends only.[1][2][3]
References
- May, Andrew S; Gray, Bill (2006). A History of WAGR Passenger Carriages. Midland, WA: Bill Gray. p. 211. ISBN 0646459023.
- Our History 1950 to 1975 Public Transport Authority
- 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.
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