Wooden turtle back roofed dining car, built by the Commonwealth Railways at its Port Augusta Workshops.
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. |