Corporate Body

Commonwealth Engineering Company (COMENG) (1950s - 1980s)

From
1950s
Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia
To
1980s
Functions
Engineering Industry and Rail Industry
Location
Paramatta, New South Wales

Summary

The Commonwealth Engineering Company built Australia's first stainless steel railcars in 1954. They designed the unusual and innovative prototype underfloor engined bus called the Fleetline. On the 01/01/1963 the company changed its name to Comeng Holdings Limited.

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