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#WAGRsteamlocomotives
V class 2-8-2
24 built by Robert Stephenson & Hawthorn as subcontractor to Beyer, Peacock & Co
1955-56 V1201–V1224

V class 1204, when new
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1955

V class 1205, Spencers Brook, heading to Northam ER line, goods train
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c. 1960s

V class 1217, Bowelling, BN line, on No.104 goods from Narrogin to Collie
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c. 1970

V class 1224, East Perth Loco Depot
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c. 1960s

V class 1221 on empties , staff cabin, Moorhead, BN line, waiting for proceed order
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c. 1960s

V class 1215, goods train, between Moorhead and Fernbrook. Coach attached special Collie to Bunbury. BN line
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c. 1960s

V locos were the last steam engines to enter service for WAGR. Designed to be convertible to standard gauge but never eventuated.

V class 1207, up goods, cattle wagon, motor car body wagons, approaching No 1 Cut, Avon Valley line
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c. 1960s

V class 1213 on freight train passing Swan View Station visible in background
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V class 1219, goods train. GSR line.
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c. 1960s

V class were a reliable and free-steaming locomotive.
Withdrawn 1972 V1209 V1213 V1215 V1220 preserved remainder scrapped. On 25 June 1972 V1220 hauled the final WAGR steam hauled service (special tour).

V class 1220, Rail Transport Museum
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c. 1980s

Video:
V1213 Locomotive 1992 first run to Collie

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