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New South Wales Z16 Class
D.261 (Z16) Class Express Passenger Locomotive
Type and origin
Power typeSteam
DesignerBeyer, Peacock and Company
BuilderDubs and Company
Total produced24
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • Whyte4-4-0
Gauge4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge

The Z16 class (formally D.261 class) was a class of steam locomotives built for the New South Wales Government Railways in Australia.[1][2][3] They earned the name "High Fliers" due to their speed when working express services.[4]

Gallery

  • First inspection of Taree railway line Dated: c.01/01/1913
    First inspection of Taree railway line Dated: c.01/01/1913
  • Z1638 Locomotive No. 347
    Z1638 Locomotive No. 347
  • Z1615 No. 275 - State Governor's Special
    Z1615 No. 275 - State Governor's Special

See also

References

  1. ^ Preston, Ron G (1984). Tender into Tank. Sydney: New South Wales Rail Transport Museum. pp. 11–57. ISBN 0 909862 18 4.
  2. ^ Grunbach, Alex (1989). A Compendium of New South Wales Steam Locomotives. Sydney: Australian Railway Historical Society, NSW Division. pp. 41–45. ISBN 0 909650 27 6.
  3. ^ New South Wales Railways 1855-1955. Published by Department of Railways
  4. ^ Magazine N.S.W.R.T.M. ROUNDHOUSE Vol.30 No.2 - APRIL 1993 page 26
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