ALX automobile transport
ALX 1 showing the fully enclosed sides of the first group built
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The ALX's saw almost exclusive use on interstate freights carrying finished cars from Melbourne to Sydney and Adelaide.
The 3 main variations are shown: closed and open sides.
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ALF 1 as built, 1962
Official VR photo
ALX 2 at Nth Geelong yard, Sept. 20 1978
Photo courtesy Geoff Winkler
ALX 18 at Upfield loaded with XD Falcon's, May 19 1981
Photo courtesy Rob O'Regan
ALX 37 is an ex MLX, this group had different sides until converted to fully covered.
Photo courtesy Peter J. Vincent.
ALX 44 shows the completely open design of the last group built. At Nth Geelong yard Aug. 10 1978
Photo courtesy Geoff Winkler
ALX 55 at Dry Creek Sth Aust. 1979.
VMBX 56 at Albury, Aug. 1983
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End view of ALX 36, note the dual (bifuricated) brake pipes, this was common on long vehicles to avoid the brake pipe hoses pulling apart on curves.
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