#WAGRsteamlocomotives
The last class in this informative series.
W class 4-8-2 light axle load, all round good performer. Primarily a goods loco but regularly hauled the Australind.
60 built 1951-52 Beyer, Peacock & Co
W901-W960
W class 901 as new
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1951
The last class in this informative series.
W class 4-8-2 light axle load, all round good performer. Primarily a goods loco but regularly hauled the Australind.
60 built 1951-52 Beyer, Peacock & Co
W901-W960
W class 901 as new
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1951
W class hauling the "Australind" on the "Bunbury Bridge", searchlight signal, East Perth,
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W class 924 on No.23 Goods, PM class 728 on No.38 Goods, head on collision at Yarloop SWR line on the 31 Oct 1961
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Oops !
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Oops !
W class 947 steam loco heading the last "Albany Progress" at Albany, GSR line
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The Albany Progress last ran from Albany on 1 December 1978, hauled by preserved steam locomotive W947 as far as Elleker.
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The Albany Progress last ran from Albany on 1 December 1978, hauled by preserved steam locomotive W947 as far as Elleker.
W class 952, wagon on the coaling ramp Nannup, WN line, this was the last steam loco to work on this line
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c. 1970s
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c. 1970s
W class 920 steam locomotive, side view, hauling a goods train, Bunbury, SWR line c. 1970
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Withdrawal from service commenced in 1968 with the last condemned in 1972.
15 preserved, 45 scrapped
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W class was a much desired locomotive for heritage operations. Young and suitable for lighter lines.
15 preserved, 45 scrapped
Information below from en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WAGR_W_cl…
W class was a much desired locomotive for heritage operations. Young and suitable for lighter lines.
Video:
W Class No.934 on a trip to Woolshed Flat from Quorn
Pichi Richi Railway
W Class No.934 on a trip to Woolshed Flat from Quorn
Pichi Richi Railway
WA was well served by a wide range of steam locomotives on the WAGR. Although gone from the mainline, memories remain ..
Video slide show:
WAGR steam locomotive audio
Coordinated slides and audio recordings of locomotives working. Very well done.
Video slide show:
WAGR steam locomotive audio
Coordinated slides and audio recordings of locomotives working. Very well done.
The final hurrah!
Film:
Western Australian Steam's Last Year taken January 1970 (with musical background)
Film:
Western Australian Steam's Last Year taken January 1970 (with musical background)
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