# \#rollingstock

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## [AUSRAIL 2026 Brisbane Conference](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/ausrail-2026-brisbane-conference/1751)

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**Author:** [@yourbro21](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/yourbro21)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [28 September 2026 00:27 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/ausrail-2026-brisbane-conference/1751 "2026-09-28T00:27:21Z")

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Saw this event suggested in my feed. Seems interesting. It’s from November 23 to 25. It will include touring of rail facilities as well as over 3000 professionals with experience in the rail transport industry, inclu…

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## [Battery powered trains?](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/battery-powered-trains/1710)

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**Author:** [@Windy](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Windy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [20 August 2026 02:32 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/battery-powered-trains/1710 "2026-08-20T02:32:33Z")

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I just read that Wellington is testing and utilizing battery powered trains on their northern sections with one had 9km tunnel there Wonder if we could do something similiar for Laidley section and the new crossing into…

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## [Preserve EMU trains:](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/preserve-emu-trains/1484)

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**Author:** [@yourbro21](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/yourbro21)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [8 February 2026 05:55 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/preserve-emu-trains/1484 "2026-02-08T05:55:46Z")

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I think we should preserve EMU’s 01, 04 and 59 and restore them into their original condition. EMU 01 should be put on display at Ipswich Rail workshops whilst 04 & 59 should also be repainted into their old colours and …

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## [Adelaide DMU fleet replacement](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/adelaide-dmu-fleet-replacement/1416)

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**Author:** [@yourbro21](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/yourbro21)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [4 January 2026 03:40 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/adelaide-dmu-fleet-replacement/1416 "2026-01-04T03:40:54Z")

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So in the 2030s, Adelaide’s oldest Diesel trains will need replacing. Should Adelaide electrify all remaining lines, buy new DMU or buy battery powered trains. And also who should build them?.

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## [IMU/SMU 60 Series Refurbishment](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/imu-smu-60-series-refurbishment/509)

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**Author:** [@rowangray](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/rowangray)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [4 June 2025 12:01 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/imu-smu-60-series-refurbishment/509 "2025-06-04T12:01:17Z")

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Does anyone know how many of the SMU/IMU 60 series have been refurbished at present? It seems quite slow going. I imagine they can’t take many out of service with the other disruptions going on at the moment. Do we also…