Leyland No 51 in an undated photo

Officially called "Double Ended railmotor" as they were equipped with Leyland engines they were known by that name. They are known to have run services to Echuca, Cohuna, Whittlesea and Tallangatta. It appears that the arrival of the Walker railmotors led to their demise in 1954. VR built 2 similar railmotors for Tasmania in 1925.
The Central Highlands Tourist Railway is rebuilding RM 53 at Daylesford