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<p>Created page with &quot;Motor Rail Ltd, based in Bedford, UK, manufactured the &quot;Simplex&quot; range of locomotives. They were a very common sight on British industrial railways and saw significant use in Queensland. === History === Motor Rail supplied simple, robust 4-wheel locomotives. Like Malcolm Moore, many reached Queensland mills as war surplus or as economical shunters for lighter track. They were characterized by their transversely mounted engines and simple gearboxes. === Models === * &#039;&#039;...&quot;</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>Motor Rail Ltd, based in Bedford, UK, manufactured the &quot;Simplex&quot; range of locomotives. They were a very common sight on British industrial railways and saw significant use in Queensland.<br /> <br /> === History ===<br /> Motor Rail supplied simple, robust 4-wheel locomotives. Like Malcolm Moore, many reached Queensland mills as war surplus or as economical shunters for lighter track. They were characterized by their transversely mounted engines and simple gearboxes.<br /> <br /> === Models ===<br /> <br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;4wDM:&#039;&#039;&#039; 4-wheel Diesel Mechanical.<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;20hp / 32hp / 42hp:&#039;&#039;&#039; Classified by nominal horsepower.<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Series:&#039;&#039;&#039; often identified by the &quot;Simplex&quot; trade name.<br /> <br /> === Known Locomotives ===<br /> <br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Thunderbolt:&#039;&#039;&#039; 4wDM (1964). Victoria Mill (Stored at Macknade).<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;(Blank):&#039;&#039;&#039; Several units at Mourilyan, Plane Creek, and Racecourse (Out of service).<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;1:&#039;&#039;&#039; 4wDM (1951). Pleystowe Mill (Out of service).<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;2:&#039;&#039;&#039; 4wDM (1953). Pleystowe Mill (Out of service).<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;3:&#039;&#039;&#039; 4wDM (1956). Pleystowe Mill (Out of service).<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;4:&#039;&#039;&#039; 20hp &amp; 32/42hp units. Victoria/Macknade (Out of service).<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;S1, S2, S3:&#039;&#039;&#039; 4wDM units. Victoria Mill (Out of service).</div>

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