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D3 4-6-0
Converted D1 and D2 locomotives
#606-699
Very successful locos
VR Power Parade 1954
D3 4-6-0
Converted D1 and D2 locomotives
#606-699
Very successful locos
VR Power Parade 1954
D3 639 STEAM LOCOMOTIVE ON PASSENGER TRAIN AT BAXTER - Public Record Office Victoria wiki.prov.vic.gov.au/index.php/VPRS…
OFFICIALS WITH J CLASS STEAM LOCOMOTIVE SEE H 1688 - Public Record Office Victoria wiki.prov.vic.gov.au/index.php/VPRS…
Marvellous photograph ... love the top hats!
Probably c. 1860/70s. Just see the single driver.
Marvellous photograph ... love the top hats!
Probably c. 1860/70s. Just see the single driver.
J CLASS STEAM LOCOMOTIVE No.10 SIDE VIEW SPENCER STREET - Public Record Office Victoria wiki.prov.vic.gov.au/index.php/VPRS…
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G class Garratt 2-6-0 -- 0-6-2
2' 6" gauge
Two: G41 and G42. Saw revenue service on Walhalla and Beech Forest/Crowes lines.
Beyer Peacock England 1926
G class Garratt 2-6-0 -- 0-6-2
2' 6" gauge
Two: G41 and G42. Saw revenue service on Walhalla and Beech Forest/Crowes lines.
Beyer Peacock England 1926
G CLASS STEAM LOCOMOTIVE No.42 SIDE VIEW - Public Record Office Victoria wiki.prov.vic.gov.au/index.php/VPRS…
DRAWING OF G CLASS STEAM LOCOMOTIVE 2-6-0-0-6-2 GARRETT. NARROW GAUGE - Public Record Office Victoria wiki.prov.vic.gov.au/index.php/VPRS…
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R class 4-6-4 the mighty ' Hudson ' !
Designed as a fast passenger locomotive to replace the A2. Displaced after a couple of years by the diesels (B & S).
The R is probably the best known of all the VR steam locos, they have done and still do a lot of tours.
R class 4-6-4 the mighty ' Hudson ' !
Designed as a fast passenger locomotive to replace the A2. Displaced after a couple of years by the diesels (B & S).
The R is probably the best known of all the VR steam locos, they have done and still do a lot of tours.
R CLASS STEAM LOCOMOTIVE No.704 FRONT VIEW - Public Record Office Victoria wiki.prov.vic.gov.au/index.php/VPRS…
R CLASS STEAM LOCOMOTIVE R 735 ON DOWN BAIRNSDALE WARRAGUL 18.2.56 COURTESY OF BRIAN GOODWIN COLLECTION - Public Record Office Victoria wiki.prov.vic.gov.au/index.php/VPRS…
Superb locomotives, mechanical stokers, could maintain high speed running effortlessly. 2nd last new steam loco for VR.
Superb locomotives, mechanical stokers, could maintain high speed running effortlessly. 2nd last new steam loco for VR.
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R goods 0-6-0
Three early types:
1. Old R Class
2. Belgian R Class
3. New R Class
All 0-6-0 goods engines.
VR Power Parade 1954
R goods 0-6-0
Three early types:
1. Old R Class
2. Belgian R Class
3. New R Class
All 0-6-0 goods engines.
VR Power Parade 1954
Belgian R Class
New R Class
A CLASS STEAM LOCOMOTIVE No.194 - Public Record Office Victoria wiki.prov.vic.gov.au/index.php/VPRS…
OLD A CLASS STEAM LOCOMOTIVE, PASSENGER 10 - Public Record Office Victoria wiki.prov.vic.gov.au/index.php/VPRS…
EE CLASS STEAM LOCOMOTIVE No.466 0 6 0T , 1902 - Public Record Office Victoria wiki.prov.vic.gov.au/index.php/VPRS…
EE CLASS STEAM LOCOMOTIVE No.478 ACCIDENTALLY OVERSHOOTS DEAD END SIDING AT RINGWOOD AND PLUNGES DOWN EMBANKMENT FEBRUARY 1908 - Public Record Office Victoria wiki.prov.vic.gov.au/index.php/VPRS…
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E class 2-4-2T
These were suburban passenger engines which were made obsolete as electrification of the Melbourne network proceeded.
E class 2-4-2T
These were suburban passenger engines which were made obsolete as electrification of the Melbourne network proceeded.
E CLASS STEAM LOCOMOTIVE SUBURBAN 1 KITSONS - Public Record Office Victoria wiki.prov.vic.gov.au/index.php/VPRS…
E CLASS STEAM LOCOMOTIVE No.512 - Public Record Office Victoria wiki.prov.vic.gov.au/index.php/VPRS…
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DDE subruban passenger
4-6-2T tank version of the VR's successful DD-class 4-6-0.
DDE-class were reclassified to D4 by VR in 1929.
58 built Newport 1908-1913 for more demanding suburban lines.
DDE CLASS 702 - Public Record Office Victoria wiki.prov.vic.gov.au/index.php/VPRS…
DDE subruban passenger
4-6-2T tank version of the VR's successful DD-class 4-6-0.
DDE-class were reclassified to D4 by VR in 1929.
58 built Newport 1908-1913 for more demanding suburban lines.
DDE CLASS 702 - Public Record Office Victoria wiki.prov.vic.gov.au/index.php/VPRS…
DDE CLASS STEAM LOCOMOTIVE No.783 ON DOWN KEW SUBURBAN TRAIN AT HAWTHORN 25-5-1913 - Public Record Office Victoria wiki.prov.vic.gov.au/index.php/VPRS…
DDE CLASS STEAM LOCOMOTIVE No.750 HAULING TRAIN OF TAIT CARRIAGES PERSPECTIVE VIEW CIRCA 19O9 - Public Record Office Victoria wiki.prov.vic.gov.au/index.php/VPRS…
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J class 2-8-0
#500-529 coal burner #530-559 oil burner
Vulcan Foundry England 1953-54 last steam engines for VR
J550 last revenue steam loco in service rostered on 6:00 am Bendigo pilot May 25 1972, then stored.
J No.503 PERSPECTIVE VIEW wiki.prov.vic.gov.au/index.php/VPRS…
J class 2-8-0
#500-529 coal burner #530-559 oil burner
Vulcan Foundry England 1953-54 last steam engines for VR
J550 last revenue steam loco in service rostered on 6:00 am Bendigo pilot May 25 1972, then stored.
J No.503 PERSPECTIVE VIEW wiki.prov.vic.gov.au/index.php/VPRS…
J CLASS STEAM LOCOMOTIVE No.503 AT CAMBERWELL STATION - Public Record Office Victoria wiki.prov.vic.gov.au/index.php/VPRS…
J CLASS STEAM LOCOMOTIVE HAULING STONEY POINT TRAIN FROM FRANKSTON. DOG BOX TRAIN IN BACKGROUND - Public Record Office Victoria wiki.prov.vic.gov.au/index.php/VPRS…
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K class 2-8-0
VR needed a lighter consolidation for branch line work & general tasks. Very successful the K, survived till last days of steam. Built Newport 1922-46
#140-192
K140-149 built as #100-109 renumbered 1940
K CLASS 103 AS BUILT wiki.prov.vic.gov.au/index.php/VPRS…
K class 2-8-0
VR needed a lighter consolidation for branch line work & general tasks. Very successful the K, survived till last days of steam. Built Newport 1922-46
#140-192
K140-149 built as #100-109 renumbered 1940
K CLASS 103 AS BUILT wiki.prov.vic.gov.au/index.php/VPRS…
Steam locomotive K Class [106] and carriages, [Victoria, n.d]
flickr.com/photos/8571926…
Probably 1930s
flickr.com/photos/8571926…
Probably 1930s
YARRA GLEN BRIDGE LOW LEVEL. WITH K CLASS STEAM LOCOMOTIVE - Public Record Office Victoria wiki.prov.vic.gov.au/index.php/VPRS…
A K in its ' natural environment '.
A K in its ' natural environment '.
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C class 2-8-0
Following on from the V 2-8-0 VR realised more powerful goods engines were needed. So the C class was designed and built. When built, most powerful steam engine in the nation.
VR Power Parade 1954
C class 2-8-0
Following on from the V 2-8-0 VR realised more powerful goods engines were needed. So the C class was designed and built. When built, most powerful steam engine in the nation.
VR Power Parade 1954
C CLASS STEAM LOCOMOTIVE No.1 PERSPECTIVE VIEW - Public Record Office Victoria wiki.prov.vic.gov.au/index.php/VPRS…
C CLASS STEAM LOCOMOTIVE No.2 PERSPECTIVE VIEW - Public Record Office Victoria wiki.prov.vic.gov.au/index.php/VPRS…
Victorian Railways' Beyer Peacock Q class steam locomotive, ca. 1870
search.sl.nsw.gov.au/permalink/f/1c…
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Q CLASS STEAM LOCOMOTIVE No.89 - Public Record Office Victoria wiki.prov.vic.gov.au/index.php/VPRS…
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DD 4-6-0
Together with A2, the backbone of the VR fleet.
From VR Power Parade 1954
The DD locomotives were reclassified as D1, D2 and D3 from 1929 to 1951.
DD 4-6-0
Together with A2, the backbone of the VR fleet.
From VR Power Parade 1954
The DD locomotives were reclassified as D1, D2 and D3 from 1929 to 1951.
DD CLASS STEAM LOCOMOTIVE SIDE VIEW - Public Record Office Victoria wiki.prov.vic.gov.au/index.php/VPRS…
DD CLASS STEAM LOCOMOTIVE Nos.1046, 754 - Public Record Office Victoria wiki.prov.vic.gov.au/index.php/VPRS…
DD were renumbered a number of times. Bit confusing with regard to numbers.
DD were renumbered a number of times. Bit confusing with regard to numbers.
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Electric suburban goods locomotives would be of use as lines electrified..
In 1923 2 small 'steeple cab' design locos were built Newport & Jolimont workshops #1100 & 1101
ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVE 1101 - Public Record Office Victoria wiki.prov.vic.gov.au/index.php/VPRS…
Electric suburban goods locomotives would be of use as lines electrified..
In 1923 2 small 'steeple cab' design locos were built Newport & Jolimont workshops #1100 & 1101
ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVE 1101 - Public Record Office Victoria wiki.prov.vic.gov.au/index.php/VPRS…
It was decided to build a further 10 locomotives of a box cab design. #1102-1111. Classed as E in 1955.
Built Newport and Jolimont 1928-29.
wiki.prov.vic.gov.au/index.php/VPRS…
Built Newport and Jolimont 1928-29.
wiki.prov.vic.gov.au/index.php/VPRS…
ELECTRIC CLASS LOCOMOTIVE No.1100 HAULING WAGONS ON FOUR TRACK SUBURBAN AREA - Public Record Office Victoria wiki.prov.vic.gov.au/index.php/VPRS…
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Number 100 the first locomotive built by VR at Williamstown workshops 1871. Only one. Interesting account of this time railstory.org/chapter-four/
Haven't found any photographs other than this one from VR Power Parade 1954.
Number 100 the first locomotive built by VR at Williamstown workshops 1871. Only one. Interesting account of this time railstory.org/chapter-four/
Haven't found any photographs other than this one from VR Power Parade 1954.
Had another try. Well what do you know ..
LOCOMOTIVE No.100 ON COMMISSIONERS TRAIN AT TIMBOON CIRCA 1900'S PERSPECTIVE VIEW - Public Record Office Victoria wiki.prov.vic.gov.au/index.php/VPRS…
LOCOMOTIVE No.100 ON COMMISSIONERS TRAIN AT TIMBOON CIRCA 1900'S PERSPECTIVE VIEW - Public Record Office Victoria wiki.prov.vic.gov.au/index.php/VPRS…
UNCLASSED (#100) STEAM LOCOMOTIVE AND CROWDED PLATFORM ON COMMISSIONERS INSPECTION TRAIN - Public Record Office Victoria wiki.prov.vic.gov.au/index.php/VPRS…
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A2 4-6-0 ushered in the modern era for VR.
#816-939 Stephenson valve gear Newport 1907-15
#940-99 Walschaert valve gear Newport, Ballarat & Bendigo 1915-22
A2 CLASS STEAM LOCOMOTIVE WALSCHAERT VALVE GEAR wiki.prov.vic.gov.au/index.php/VPRS…
A2 4-6-0 ushered in the modern era for VR.
#816-939 Stephenson valve gear Newport 1907-15
#940-99 Walschaert valve gear Newport, Ballarat & Bendigo 1915-22
A2 CLASS STEAM LOCOMOTIVE WALSCHAERT VALVE GEAR wiki.prov.vic.gov.au/index.php/VPRS…
Backbone of the fleet (together with Dd) until well into the 1940s.
A2 CLASS STEAM LOCOMOTIVE No. 572 - Public Record Office Victoria wiki.prov.vic.gov.au/index.php/VPRS…
This was the first A2, number #572 was prior to numerical class allocation.
A2 CLASS STEAM LOCOMOTIVE No. 572 - Public Record Office Victoria wiki.prov.vic.gov.au/index.php/VPRS…
This was the first A2, number #572 was prior to numerical class allocation.
The First A2 locomotive, designed and built by Victorian Railways engineers and artisans, on the Sydney Express in December 1907, [near Barnawartha, Victoria] [picture] / Victorian Railways
nla.gov.au/nla.obj-155039…
This is A2 #572
nla.gov.au/nla.obj-155039…
This is A2 #572
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B class diesel-electric main-line locomotives
#60-85
Clyde Engineering NSW 1952-53
Max permissible speed 83 mph
Victorian Railways locomotive B60 working NSW train no 473 southwards through Cootamundra on its delivery run, July 1952
nla.gov.au/nla.obj-155343…
B class diesel-electric main-line locomotives
#60-85
Clyde Engineering NSW 1952-53
Max permissible speed 83 mph
Victorian Railways locomotive B60 working NSW train no 473 southwards through Cootamundra on its delivery run, July 1952
nla.gov.au/nla.obj-155343…
Victorian Railways B-Class Locomotive B.60 hauling goods train at Rockbank, Victoria, July 1952
flickr.com/photos/8571926…
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F98 !
Victorian Railways F-class 2-4-0 Pattern Steam Locomotive with Mixed Passenger & Goods Train, Victoria, circa 1875
collections.museumvictoria.com.au/items/795824
Remarkable photograph.
Victorian Railways F-class 2-4-0 Pattern Steam Locomotive with Mixed Passenger & Goods Train, Victoria, circa 1875
collections.museumvictoria.com.au/items/795824
Remarkable photograph.
F-class steam locomotive hauling passenger carriages and goods trucks, Waubra, 1910.]
Source: Museums Victoria
collections.museumvictoria.com.au/items/795826
F were given a 6 wheel tender, presumably for more water and coal.
Source: Museums Victoria
collections.museumvictoria.com.au/items/795826
F were given a 6 wheel tender, presumably for more water and coal.
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N class 2-8-2
#400-432 Newport 1925-51
#450-499 North British Loco Co Scotland 1949-51
When first introduced, their number range was between 110-139 changed to 400-429
N CLASS STEAM LOCO No.134 - Public Record Office Victoria wiki.prov.vic.gov.au/index.php/VPRS…
N class 2-8-2
#400-432 Newport 1925-51
#450-499 North British Loco Co Scotland 1949-51
When first introduced, their number range was between 110-139 changed to 400-429
N CLASS STEAM LOCO No.134 - Public Record Office Victoria wiki.prov.vic.gov.au/index.php/VPRS…
N class locos were will suited for branch line workings around the state of Victoria.
N Class Locomotive 110 viewer.slv.vic.gov.au/?entity=IE1746… via Library_Vic
N Class Locomotive 110 viewer.slv.vic.gov.au/?entity=IE1746… via Library_Vic
UNLOADING OF N CLASS STEAM LOCOMOTIVE FROM SHIP - Public Record Office Victoria wiki.prov.vic.gov.au/index.php/VPRS…
N 451
N 451
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Today S class 4-6-2 3 cylinders
300 Matthew Flinders
301 Sir Thomas Mitchell
302 Edward Henty
303 C J Latrobe
Built Newport 1928-33
All scrapped ~ 1954.
Built for trains on NE line.
Streamlined 1936-38 for Spirit of Progress
S300 c. 1928
wiki.prov.vic.gov.au/index.php/VPRS…
Today S class 4-6-2 3 cylinders
300 Matthew Flinders
301 Sir Thomas Mitchell
302 Edward Henty
303 C J Latrobe
Built Newport 1928-33
All scrapped ~ 1954.
Built for trains on NE line.
Streamlined 1936-38 for Spirit of Progress
S300 c. 1928
wiki.prov.vic.gov.au/index.php/VPRS…
S CLASS STEAM LOCOMOTIVE No.303 ON SYDNEY LIMITED - Public Record Office Victoria wiki.prov.vic.gov.au/index.php/VPRS… c. 1930s
The S class considered by many as VR's finest.
Real tragedy they were all scrapped.
The S class considered by many as VR's finest.
Real tragedy they were all scrapped.
S CLASS STEAM LOCOMOTIVE S300 FIREMAN SIDE VIEW CIRCA 1928 - Public Record Office Victoria wiki.prov.vic.gov.au/index.php/VPRS…
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Today L class 2-4-0 saddle tank, L class electric main-line loco
First, the L saddle tank
L CLASS STEAM LOCOMOTIVE No.22 LEAVING SOMERTON FOR BROADMEADOWS-ESSENDON 1899 - Public Record Office Victoria wiki.prov.vic.gov.au/index.php/VPRS…
Today L class 2-4-0 saddle tank, L class electric main-line loco
First, the L saddle tank
L CLASS STEAM LOCOMOTIVE No.22 LEAVING SOMERTON FOR BROADMEADOWS-ESSENDON 1899 - Public Record Office Victoria wiki.prov.vic.gov.au/index.php/VPRS…
# 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 built 1860 by George England & Co London
# 28 30 32 built 1860 Slaughter Gruning Bristol England.
Placed into service 1861. Only saddle tank used by VR. Last #20 scrapped in 1906.
L22 et al Spencer St 1880s
wiki.prov.vic.gov.au/index.php/VPRS…
# 28 30 32 built 1860 Slaughter Gruning Bristol England.
Placed into service 1861. Only saddle tank used by VR. Last #20 scrapped in 1906.
L22 et al Spencer St 1880s
wiki.prov.vic.gov.au/index.php/VPRS…
L main-line electric
# 1150 - 1174 built by English Electric Eng. 1952-53
TE starting 47,000lb
TE continuous 25,200 lb at 30 mph, 18,000 lb at 44 mph
Max permissible speed 75 mph
FRONT L CLASS LOCOMOTIVE 1150 - Public Record Office Victoria wiki.prov.vic.gov.au/index.php/VPRS…
# 1150 - 1174 built by English Electric Eng. 1952-53
TE starting 47,000lb
TE continuous 25,200 lb at 30 mph, 18,000 lb at 44 mph
Max permissible speed 75 mph
FRONT L CLASS LOCOMOTIVE 1150 - Public Record Office Victoria wiki.prov.vic.gov.au/index.php/VPRS…
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F class 0-6-0 diesel-electric shunter
#310 -319 built 1951 English Electric England 1951
Photograph 1959 PG Dow
F class 0-6-0 diesel-electric shunter
#310 -319 built 1951 English Electric England 1951
Photograph 1959 PG Dow
F CLASS DIESEL SHUNTER No.314 VARIOUS VIEWS. DUPLICATE NEGS - Public Record Office Victoria wiki.prov.vic.gov.au/index.php/VPRS…
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Thread on locos VR operated on the grand network.
No particular order. Join in as desired.
Y 0-6-0
#445 1888 Kitson & Co. England
#383 to 441 odds Phoenix Ballarat, 31 total
No.431 ON BENDIGO GOODS LEAVING NORTH MELBOURNE 14-6-1913
wiki.prov.vic.gov.au/index.php/VPRS…
Thread on locos VR operated on the grand network.
No particular order. Join in as desired.
Y 0-6-0
#445 1888 Kitson & Co. England
#383 to 441 odds Phoenix Ballarat, 31 total
No.431 ON BENDIGO GOODS LEAVING NORTH MELBOURNE 14-6-1913
wiki.prov.vic.gov.au/index.php/VPRS…
Y class were renumbered, not sure when but certainly before 1950s.
Here is a renumbered Y at North Melbourne c. 1957
Like my hat? Must be cold, have my overcoat on.
Ys were the most powerful 0-6-0 locos to run in Oz.
Here is a renumbered Y at North Melbourne c. 1957
Like my hat? Must be cold, have my overcoat on.
Ys were the most powerful 0-6-0 locos to run in Oz.
WHITTLESEA STATION AND STAFF WITH Y CLASS STEAM LOCOMOTIVE No.39 CIRCA 1890'S - Public Record Office Victoria wiki.prov.vic.gov.au/index.php/VPRS…
This would have been #389
This would have been #389
