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Prior to 1924 there was a very wide range of locomotives which were grouped as X10 when the new classification was done.
A complete list is here > en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NSWGR_ste…
F351 X1033 locomotive is an example
records.nsw.gov.au/image/17420_a0…
Prior to 1924 there was a very wide range of locomotives which were grouped as X10 when the new classification was done.
A complete list is here > en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NSWGR_ste…
F351 X1033 locomotive is an example
records.nsw.gov.au/image/17420_a0…
Class F351 No.368 locomotive pulling refrigerator cars
records.nsw.gov.au/image/17420_a0…
18 F351 built 1884-87
Beyer, Peacock and Company (12)
Henry Vale (6)
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18 F351 built 1884-87
Beyer, Peacock and Company (12)
Henry Vale (6)
Yard and depot locomotives, crane locomotives, locomotive and accident cranes and special equipment were classified as the X10 class as well.
See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_South…
NSWGR, N-67 class steam crane locomotive, Hamilton, [1900]
livinghistories.newcastle.edu.au/nodes/view/307…
See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_South…
NSWGR, N-67 class steam crane locomotive, Hamilton, [1900]
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In 1924 a number of the existing locos were reclassified as Z classes: Z11 Z14 Z15 Z16 Z17
Z11 (M40) 4-4-2T
15 built 1891 Beyer, Peacock and Company
NSWGR M-40 Class (later Z11) 4-4-2T, No. 49, suburban tank locomotive at Hamilton
livinghistories.newcastle.edu.au/nodes/view/3513
In 1924 a number of the existing locos were reclassified as Z classes: Z11 Z14 Z15 Z16 Z17
Z11 (M40) 4-4-2T
15 built 1891 Beyer, Peacock and Company
NSWGR M-40 Class (later Z11) 4-4-2T, No. 49, suburban tank locomotive at Hamilton
livinghistories.newcastle.edu.au/nodes/view/3513
NSWGR M40 Class 4-4-2T locomotive, no. 42, Belpaire firebox, hauling tender, unidentified location, 1906-1924.
livinghistories.newcastle.edu.au/nodes/view/883…
Intended for use on the steeply-graded Strathfield-Hornsby & Milson's Point-Hornsby sections, later used on Newcastle suburban services.
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Intended for use on the steeply-graded Strathfield-Hornsby & Milson's Point-Hornsby sections, later used on Newcastle suburban services.
4 of the Z11s were sold for industrial use. Rest scrapped 1925-27.
Nepean Sand & Gravel Co, Z11 Class (ex-NSWGR M-40), gravel bins, North Richmond Depot, [1950s]
livinghistories.newcastle.edu.au/nodes/view/4318
Nepean Sand & Gravel Co, Z11 Class (ex-NSWGR M-40), gravel bins, North Richmond Depot, [1950s]
livinghistories.newcastle.edu.au/nodes/view/4318
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Z12 (C79 and C80) 4-4-0
68 built 1877–1882
Beyer, Peacock & Co. (34)
Dübs & Co. (26)
Atlas Engineering Works (8)
First loco in relatively large numbers
Class Z12 (C79) locomotive being unloaded at Circular Quay
records.nsw.gov.au/image/17420_a0… 1876
Z12 (C79 and C80) 4-4-0
68 built 1877–1882
Beyer, Peacock & Co. (34)
Dübs & Co. (26)
Atlas Engineering Works (8)
First loco in relatively large numbers
Class Z12 (C79) locomotive being unloaded at Circular Quay
records.nsw.gov.au/image/17420_a0… 1876
Boppy Mount, J.A. Goldthorpe partially obscured at left, NSWGR C79-class Locomotive No.169
c. 1910
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c. 1910
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C36 4-6-0 express passenger "Pigs"
Built 1925
Eveleigh Railway Workshops (10)
Clyde Engineering (65)
3601–3675
NSWGR 36-class steam locomotive with 'Melbourne Express', Albury Railway Station, 1934
Museums Victoria Collections collections.museumvictoria.com.au/items/795815
#3652
C36 4-6-0 express passenger "Pigs"
Built 1925
Eveleigh Railway Workshops (10)
Clyde Engineering (65)
3601–3675
NSWGR 36-class steam locomotive with 'Melbourne Express', Albury Railway Station, 1934
Museums Victoria Collections collections.museumvictoria.com.au/items/795815
#3652
NSWGR C36 Class No. 3646 4-6-0 Type express passenger locomotive on "Brisbane Express" on the Main Northern Line, [1940s]
livinghistories.newcastle.edu.au/nodes/view/8245
livinghistories.newcastle.edu.au/nodes/view/8245
36s had a round-top boiler. In the 1950s, majority were rebuilt with all-steel Belpaire boilers and re-designed cabs.
NSWGR C36, no. 3629, original firebox, freshly painted, location probably Enfield sheds
livinghistories.newcastle.edu.au/nodes/view/867…
The humped boiler > 'pig' nickname
NSWGR C36, no. 3629, original firebox, freshly painted, location probably Enfield sheds
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The humped boiler > 'pig' nickname
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C35 (NN1027) 4-6-0 express passenger 'Nannies'
35 built Eveleigh Railway Workshops 1914–1923
3501-3535 one preserved 3526
NSWGR C35 Class No. 3516 4-6-0 Type express passenger locomotive on an up passenger near Cockle Creek, [1930]
livinghistories.newcastle.edu.au/nodes/view/4178
C35 (NN1027) 4-6-0 express passenger 'Nannies'
35 built Eveleigh Railway Workshops 1914–1923
3501-3535 one preserved 3526
NSWGR C35 Class No. 3516 4-6-0 Type express passenger locomotive on an up passenger near Cockle Creek, [1930]
livinghistories.newcastle.edu.au/nodes/view/4178
NSWGR NN1027 (later C35) class protoype, No.1027, Eveleigh Railway Workshops, 1914.
livinghistories.newcastle.edu.au/nodes/view/886…
From 1937 the class was modified which changed the appearance shown here.
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From 1937 the class was modified which changed the appearance shown here.
NSWGR NN Class No. 1041 (later C35 Class No. 3515) 4-6-0 express passenger locomotive at Eveleigh, [1920]
livinghistories.newcastle.edu.au/nodes/view/4165
livinghistories.newcastle.edu.au/nodes/view/4165
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C34 (N928) 4-6-0 express passenger
5 built Eveleigh Railway Workshops 1909-10
3401-3405
Faster version of C32 but didn't ride well. Main use was south from Junee.
NSWGR, N-928 Class No. 929, later C-34 Class No. 3402, [1920]
livinghistories.newcastle.edu.au/nodes/view/8255
C34 (N928) 4-6-0 express passenger
5 built Eveleigh Railway Workshops 1909-10
3401-3405
Faster version of C32 but didn't ride well. Main use was south from Junee.
NSWGR, N-928 Class No. 929, later C-34 Class No. 3402, [1920]
livinghistories.newcastle.edu.au/nodes/view/8255
All C34s withdrawn 1957 scrapped by 1962. Attempts were made to preserve 3402 (last withdrawn) but failed.
NSWGR C34 class, no. 3404, after 1924, unidentified location
livinghistories.newcastle.edu.au/nodes/view/868…
NSWGR C34 class, no. 3404, after 1924, unidentified location
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NSWGR C34 Class No. 3404 4-6-0 Type express passenger locomotive on passenger departing Newcastle, [1930]
livinghistories.newcastle.edu.au/nodes/view/4171
livinghistories.newcastle.edu.au/nodes/view/4171
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D55 (K1353) 2-8-0 goods
120 built Clyde Engineering 1918–1925
D55 5501–5620 from 1924
[K 1353–1454]
NSWGR K-1353 Class No. 1389 (later renumbered D55 Class No. 5537) 2-8-0 standard goods locomotive at Eveleigh, [1922]
livinghistories.newcastle.edu.au/nodes/view/8251
D55 (K1353) 2-8-0 goods
120 built Clyde Engineering 1918–1925
D55 5501–5620 from 1924
[K 1353–1454]
NSWGR K-1353 Class No. 1389 (later renumbered D55 Class No. 5537) 2-8-0 standard goods locomotive at Eveleigh, [1922]
livinghistories.newcastle.edu.au/nodes/view/8251
NSWGR K1353 class locomotive, before 1924 reclassification to D55 class
livinghistories.newcastle.edu.au/nodes/view/881…
livinghistories.newcastle.edu.au/nodes/view/881…
NSWGR D55 Class locomotive, near Central Station, Sydney
livinghistories.newcastle.edu.au/nodes/view/796…
livinghistories.newcastle.edu.au/nodes/view/796…
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D53 (TF939) 2-8-0 goods 190 built 1912–1917
Improved D50 design
Clyde Engineering (160),
Eveleigh Railway Workshops (30)
road numbers 5301- 5490
NSWGR D53 Class, no. 5325, with single passenger carriage
livinghistories.newcastle.edu.au/nodes/view/881…
D53 (TF939) 2-8-0 goods 190 built 1912–1917
Improved D50 design
Clyde Engineering (160),
Eveleigh Railway Workshops (30)
road numbers 5301- 5490
NSWGR D53 Class, no. 5325, with single passenger carriage
livinghistories.newcastle.edu.au/nodes/view/881…
NSWGR D53 locomotive, no, 5365, unidentified location, c. 1935
livinghistories.newcastle.edu.au/nodes/view/880…
livinghistories.newcastle.edu.au/nodes/view/880…
NSWGR, D53 Class, No. 5325, standard goods locomotive, up goods, Tarana, NSW, [1930s]
livinghistories.newcastle.edu.au/nodes/view/307…
Most D53s were fitted with superheaters when built and some fitted at a later date.
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Most D53s were fitted with superheaters when built and some fitted at a later date.
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D50 (T524) 2-8-0 goods
Beyer, Peacock & Co. (151)
Dübs & Co. (5)
Neilson & Co. (10)
North British Locomotive Co. (84)
Clyde (30)
280 built 1896–1916
NSWGR T524 (later D50), class prototype 1896
Beyer Peacock
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D50 (T524) 2-8-0 goods
Beyer, Peacock & Co. (151)
Dübs & Co. (5)
Neilson & Co. (10)
North British Locomotive Co. (84)
Clyde (30)
280 built 1896–1916
NSWGR T524 (later D50), class prototype 1896
Beyer Peacock
livinghistories.newcastle.edu.au/nodes/view/881…
NSWGR T524 Class (later D50), no. 356, freshly painted, unidentified location, [n.d.]
livinghistories.newcastle.edu.au/nodes/view/881…
Saturated steam initially, last 75 built with superheaters, many subsequently retrofitted with suprerheaters.
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Saturated steam initially, last 75 built with superheaters, many subsequently retrofitted with suprerheaters.
NSWGR T524 (D50) locomotive, number unknown, unidentified location, late 1890's or early 1900's, [n.d.]
livinghistories.newcastle.edu.au/nodes/view/881…
livinghistories.newcastle.edu.au/nodes/view/881…
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Z29 (J483) 2-8-0 #483-502 Baldwin 1891
For transport and goods transport up the steep gradients of rail in the Blue Mountains.
NSWGR Class J-483 Class No. 486, 2-8-0 Consolidation Type steam locomotive, [1891]
livinghistories.newcastle.edu.au/nodes/view/4374
Z29 (J483) 2-8-0 #483-502 Baldwin 1891
For transport and goods transport up the steep gradients of rail in the Blue Mountains.
NSWGR Class J-483 Class No. 486, 2-8-0 Consolidation Type steam locomotive, [1891]
livinghistories.newcastle.edu.au/nodes/view/4374
NSWGR J(483) Class locomotive, no. 499, unidentified location, [n.d.]
livinghistories.newcastle.edu.au/nodes/view/887…
livinghistories.newcastle.edu.au/nodes/view/887…
NSWGR J Class (later reclassified Z29 Class) 2-8-0 Consolidation Type steam locomotive, Kelso near Bathurst NSW, [1900s]
livinghistories.newcastle.edu.au/nodes/view/3352
livinghistories.newcastle.edu.au/nodes/view/3352
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J131 (Z28) 2-8-0 Built Burnham, Parry, Williams & Co (Baldwin) 1879 11 #131-141
J 131 class locomotive number 134 later X1006, built by Baldwin September 1879
nla.gov.au/nla.obj-155391…
J131 (Z28) 2-8-0 Built Burnham, Parry, Williams & Co (Baldwin) 1879 11 #131-141
J 131 class locomotive number 134 later X1006, built by Baldwin September 1879
nla.gov.au/nla.obj-155391…
There were 4 J522 2-8-0 built Eveleigh Railway Workshops in 1893. These were grouped with the J131 in the Z28 class.
Referred to as " Native Bears "
Class Z28 (J522) locomotive
records.nsw.gov.au/image/17420-a0…
Referred to as " Native Bears "
Class Z28 (J522) locomotive
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D59 2-8-2 Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton USA
Built 1952/53 all oil burners. 1961 17 converted to coal
5901–5920 5 preserved
The purchase of these oil burners was questioned by some
59 class 5907 Bathurst shed 17 Jan 1972
Steve Haby colln.
flickr.com/photos/1047318…
D59 2-8-2 Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton USA
Built 1952/53 all oil burners. 1961 17 converted to coal
5901–5920 5 preserved
The purchase of these oil burners was questioned by some
59 class 5907 Bathurst shed 17 Jan 1972
Steve Haby colln.
flickr.com/photos/1047318…
NSWGR D59 Class No. 5901 2-8-2 Mikado Type oil burner hauling an empty ore train near Rookwood, [1950s]
livinghistories.newcastle.edu.au/nodes/view/8237
Operation was limited by location of oil fueling facilities. Most service main North and North Coast lines, as well as in the Sydney metropolitan area.
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Operation was limited by location of oil fueling facilities. Most service main North and North Coast lines, as well as in the Sydney metropolitan area.
NSWGR D59 Class No. 5902 2-8-2 Mikado Type and a sister engine soon after their arrival from Baldwin Locomotive Works in the U.S.A at Darling Island, Sydney, [1952]
livinghistories.newcastle.edu.au/nodes/view/8228
livinghistories.newcastle.edu.au/nodes/view/8228
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C32 (P6) class 4-6-0 Built 1892–1911 191
Beyer, Peacock & Co. (106)
Baldwin Locomotive Works (20)
Clyde Engineering (45)
Eveleigh Railway Workshops (20)
Class P6 (C32) locomotive c. 1892
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C32 (P6) class 4-6-0 Built 1892–1911 191
Beyer, Peacock & Co. (106)
Baldwin Locomotive Works (20)
Clyde Engineering (45)
Eveleigh Railway Workshops (20)
Class P6 (C32) locomotive c. 1892
records.nsw.gov.au/image/17420-a0…
Class P6 (C3264) locomotive 05 Feb 1936
records.nsw.gov.au/image/17420_a0…
The C32 worked most passenger trains, occasionally mixed and freight trains. The last regular steam passenger train (Singleton/Newcastle) was hauled by 3246 in 1971.
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The C32 worked most passenger trains, occasionally mixed and freight trains. The last regular steam passenger train (Singleton/Newcastle) was hauled by 3246 in 1971.
Class P6 (C3221) locomotive - trial run of "The South Coast Daylight Express" at Picton (NSW) 01 Apr 1938
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AD60 4-8-4+4-8-4 Beyer Garratt
Beyer, Peacock & Co.1952–1954, 1956
42 plus spares
Numbers6001–6042
First run July 1952
Last service run March 1973
Daily Advertiser (Wagga Wagga) 21 Aug 1952 Page 2 GARRAT LOCO. AT JUNEE
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AD60 4-8-4+4-8-4 Beyer Garratt
Beyer, Peacock & Co.1952–1954, 1956
42 plus spares
Numbers6001–6042
First run July 1952
Last service run March 1973
Daily Advertiser (Wagga Wagga) 21 Aug 1952 Page 2 GARRAT LOCO. AT JUNEE
trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/arti…
Tractive efforts compared:
AD60 59,560 lbf (264.9 kN) later 63,490 lbf (282.4 kN)*
D58 55,008 lbf (244.7 kN)
D57 56,002 lbf (249.1 kN)
AD6002 'Garratt' locomotive on trial trip at North Strathfield (NSW)
01 Aug 1952
records.nsw.gov.au/image/17420_a0…
AD60 59,560 lbf (264.9 kN) later 63,490 lbf (282.4 kN)*
D58 55,008 lbf (244.7 kN)
D57 56,002 lbf (249.1 kN)
AD6002 'Garratt' locomotive on trial trip at North Strathfield (NSW)
01 Aug 1952
records.nsw.gov.au/image/17420_a0…
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D58 4-8-2 in service 1950
Eveleigh Railway Workshops (11)
Cardiff Locomotive Workshops (2)
5801–5813 Modified version of the D57 class.
Withdrawn July 1957.
All scrapped, with exceptions to some tenders.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Arhs…
D58 4-8-2 in service 1950
Eveleigh Railway Workshops (11)
Cardiff Locomotive Workshops (2)
5801–5813 Modified version of the D57 class.
Withdrawn July 1957.
All scrapped, with exceptions to some tenders.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Arhs…
National Advocate (Bathurst, NSW )
Thu 19 Jan 1950 Page 3
"58" CLASS LOCO ON TRIAL
Thu 19 Jan 1950 Page 3
"58" CLASS LOCO ON TRIAL
NSWGR D-58 Class 4-8-2 Mountain Type Heavy Goods Locomotive on goods train at Moss Vale, [1950]
livinghistories.newcastle.edu.au/nodes/view/8232
D5801
livinghistories.newcastle.edu.au/nodes/view/8232
D5801
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D57 4-8-2
Clyde Engineering 25 built 1929-1930 3 cylinders
First NSW loco to have mechanical stoker
Large, heavy, powerful locomotives.
Steam locomotive, D57 Class 4-8-2, [Lithgow, NSW, n.d.]
flickr.com/photos/8571926…
D57 4-8-2
Clyde Engineering 25 built 1929-1930 3 cylinders
First NSW loco to have mechanical stoker
Large, heavy, powerful locomotives.
Steam locomotive, D57 Class 4-8-2, [Lithgow, NSW, n.d.]
flickr.com/photos/8571926…
New South Wales Government Railways D57 class steam locomotive
John Buckland
nla.gov.au/nla.obj-155003…
C. 1930s?
John Buckland
nla.gov.au/nla.obj-155003…
C. 1930s?
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C30T 4-6-0 rebuilt 1928 – 1933 from 77 C30 class tank 4-6-4Ts following electrification of the inner suburban network.
Clyde Engineering (10)
Eveleigh Railway Workshops (67)
NSWGR C30T 3014 4-6-0 goods at Moree, [1960s]
livinghistories.newcastle.edu.au/nodes/view/3671
C30T 4-6-0 rebuilt 1928 – 1933 from 77 C30 class tank 4-6-4Ts following electrification of the inner suburban network.
Clyde Engineering (10)
Eveleigh Railway Workshops (67)
NSWGR C30T 3014 4-6-0 goods at Moree, [1960s]
livinghistories.newcastle.edu.au/nodes/view/3671
NSWGR C30T class no. 3088, (converted C30 4-6-4T), Clyde Engineering, 14 August 1928
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livinghistories.newcastle.edu.au/nodes/view/887…
NSWGR C30T Class No. 3032 4-6-0 Ten-wheeler Type at Dubbo Locomotive Depot [1950s]
livinghistories.newcastle.edu.au/nodes/view/3638
livinghistories.newcastle.edu.au/nodes/view/3638
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C30 (formerly S.636) class 4-6-4T for suburban work.
Beyer, Peacock & Company (95)
Eveleigh Railway Workshops (50)
Built 1903–1917
77 > C30T tender 4-6-0 1928-33 for branch lines.
C30 3129 on suburban train at Sydney 30 Dec 1926
nla.gov.au/nla.obj-154996…
C30 (formerly S.636) class 4-6-4T for suburban work.
Beyer, Peacock & Company (95)
Eveleigh Railway Workshops (50)
Built 1903–1917
77 > C30T tender 4-6-0 1928-33 for branch lines.
C30 3129 on suburban train at Sydney 30 Dec 1926
nla.gov.au/nla.obj-154996…
Camden line 30 Class Locomotive number 3140 near Cambelltown, New South Wales, 1962
nla.gov.au/nla.obj-137390…
nla.gov.au/nla.obj-137390…
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C38 4-6-2
Clyde Engineering (5)
Eveleigh Railway Workshops (13)
Cardiff Locomotive Workshops (12)
Built Jan 1943 – Nov 1949
3801-3830 4 preserved, 26 scrapped
3801 – 1940s in Grey Nurse Livery, near Clyde
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C38 4-6-2
Clyde Engineering (5)
Eveleigh Railway Workshops (13)
Cardiff Locomotive Workshops (12)
Built Jan 1943 – Nov 1949
3801-3830 4 preserved, 26 scrapped
3801 – 1940s in Grey Nurse Livery, near Clyde
flickr.com/photos/8571926…
The first 5 C38s were delivered in wartime grey. After the war the C38s were painted green. All except 3813 were repainted black in the 1950s. 3801 and 3830 had their green livery restored in the 1960s.
3801, [Eveleigh], NSW, Australia [c.1970s
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3801, [Eveleigh], NSW, Australia [c.1970s
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C38s were designed for fast intrastate passenger trains. A task they did very well.
Daily Advertiser (Wagga Wagga, NSW)
25 Feb 1943 Page 4
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Daily Advertiser (Wagga Wagga, NSW)
25 Feb 1943 Page 4
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NSW Government railways were all 4' 8.5" (standard gauge).
Steam engine classification from 1924 was based on letters indicating driving axles.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NSWGR_ste…
NSW Government railways were all 4' 8.5" (standard gauge).
Steam engine classification from 1924 was based on letters indicating driving axles.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NSWGR_ste…
Official Year Book of the Commonwealth of Australia No. 24 - 1931
Route mileage was 2nd only to Queensland in 1929/30.
There was a wide range of classes to service the network.
Route mileage was 2nd only to Queensland in 1929/30.
There was a wide range of classes to service the network.
The standard gauge New South Wales North Coast line was extended from Kyogle to South Brisbane and opened in 1930.
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