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Australian Society of
Section Car Operators

A.S.S.C.O

A Section Car (also known as a speeder, railway motor car, putt-putt, track-maintenance car, crew car, jigger, trike, quad, or a trolley) is a maintenance of way motorised vehicle formerly used on railways around the world by track inspectors and work crews to move quickly to and from work sites. The Australian Society of Section Car Operators, Inc (ASSCO) is an organisation dedicated to providing access to operating railways for section car owners and enthusiasts.

We are an accredited Rail Operator in Queensland that regularly runs on tracks owned by Queensland Rail as a third party operator.

ASSCO is a not-for profit incorporated entity. The group represents enthusiasts from all mainland states who own or are interested in operating motor section cars and is structured to provide safe, supervised access to railway corridors.

ADVENTURES ON THE RAILS

A UNIQUE WAY TO TRAVEL

EVENTS

Our run events for 2020 are currently in planning. See where we have travelled in previous years.

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MEMBERSHIP

Members of ASSCO come from all walks of life, and bring qualities and skills to the organisation. Not all members are employed by the rail industry and membership is open to anybody over the age of 16. Travelling via section car is a great and unique way to see Australia.

NATIONAL RAIL SAFETY QUALIFICATIONS

o TLIF2080 – Safely access the rail corridor. 
o TLID1001 – Shift materials using manual handling methods. 
o TLIE1003 – Participate in basic workplace communications.
o TLIF1001 – Follow work health and safety procedures.
o TLIF2010 – Apply fatigue management strategies.
o TLIU2008 – Apply environmental procedures to rail infrastructure.
o TLIC2059 – Propel and operate light on-track self-propelled equipment.

HOW WE GATHERED SPEED

ABOUT US

The Australian Society of Section Car Operators was founded in November 1999 after a series of informal meetings, by a group of motor section car owners who were running in South Australia.