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Barwell's bull
Barwell's bulls were rail cars introduced on country lines in about the 1920s. The nickname came from the Premier of the day, Mr Barwell & the horn of these railcars was a loud and not very melodious noise, like a bellowing bull. (One is preserved & still operates on the Pichi Richi Railway): Barwell's bulls are used on many branch line services. Compare blue bird, Brill car, red hen. Also, Barwell Bull, Bull.
Contributor's comments: In South Australia, an older (1940's-50's) model of railcar used principally on country lines. Named I understand from a Commissioner of Railways: "He caught the Bull to Tailem Bend."
Contributor's comments: 75 class railcars entered service in the 1920s, and the last were retired in 1971. Two are in preservation society hands.