62 Rail Ambulance

Imagine a time when rail transportation was essential for more than just moving goods and passengers. Rail ambulances, like the one on display here, were crucial for providing medical services to remote communities, particularly on single-track lines where there was minimal risk of oncoming traffic. Before roads were sealed in this region, the rail ambulance was often the quickest—and sometimes the only—means of getting patients to medical care. With a 10hp Citroen petrol motor and innovative design, this rail ambulance served diligently, covering thousands of kilometers to deliver essential healthcare to those in need.