Construction Photos
Below is a series of photos
taken by James Chuang of different VLocity units during
their construction stages inside the Bombardier Dandenong
plant during 2004.
I would like to thank James
for allowing me to use his photos on V/LineCars.com
Nearly completed Unit 2, missing a cow catcher and
couplings, next to another two VLocity units at less
advanced stages. May 2004.
Two VLocity cab shells at the
Bombardier Dandenong Plant. May 2004
An un-numbered VLocity car
nearing completion at the Bombardier Dandenong Plant.
May 2004
Another angle of the previous
VLocity car nearing completion at the Bombardier Dandenong
Plant. May 2004
A close up looking towards the
cowcatcher/coupler area of the nearly completed VLocity
Unit. May 2004
A cab-less VLocity unit at the
Bombardier Dandenong Plant. May 2004
The rear of a semi-completed
VLocity unit at the Bombardier Dandenong Plant. May 2004
The Cummins QSK19 engine - part
of each VLocity car. May 2004
A VLocity Bogie awaiting
installation. Each VLocity bogie was made at the Derby
Bombardier Plant in the UK. These bogies are fully SG
convertible. May 2004
A VLocity Bogie installed
underneath the carbody of a VLocity unit at the Bombardier
Dandenong Plant. May 2004
The centre cab control panel of
a VLocity during equipment fit out - note the missing
speedometer, and covered up bench. May 2004
Inter-carriage gangway between
VLocity cars, connecting the two cars in a unit together. May 2004
Inside the seating saloon of a VLocity at the Bombardier
Dandenong Plant May 2004
Inside the seating saloon of a VLocity at the Bombardier
Dandenong Plant
May 2004
Seats inside a VLocity at the
Bombardier Dandenong Plant
May 2004
Seats inside a VLocity at the
Bombardier Dandenong Plant May 2004