New South Wales Z27 class locomotive
| New South Wales Z27 class | ||
|---|---|---|
Factor of adh. New: 3.97, | Dec. 1921: 4.24 | |
| Career | |
|---|---|
| Operators | New South Wales Public Works Department New South Wales Government Railways |
| Class | G1204, Z27 from 1924 |
| Numbers | PWD1-PWD8, 1204โ1211, (2701โ2708 from 1924) |
| Retired | 1957โ1966 |
| Disposition | 1 preserved, 7 scrapped |
The Z27 class (formerly G.1204 class) was a class of steam locomotives built by Hunslet Engine Company for the New South Wales Government Railways of Australia.[1][2][3]
History
Eight 'Mogul' type locomotives were built in 1913 for the New South Wales Public Works Department as railway construction locomotives, working on lines such as Coffs Harbour to Glenreagh, Glenreagh to Dorrigo and the Tumbarumba railway line between Humula and Tumbarumba.[4]
When the
Walgett, Mungindi and Boggabilla
.
Preservation
The first two withdrawals occurred in 1957, a further four followed in 1963.
| No. | Description | Manufacturer | Year | Organisation | Location | Status | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2705 | 2-6-0 Mixed Traffic | Hunslet Engine Company | 1913 | Transport Heritage NSW | Thirlmere | operational |
References
- ISBN 0 909862 18 4.
- ISBN 0 909650 27 6.
- ^ New South Wales Railways 1855-1955. Published by Department of Railways
- ISBN 0 909650 27 6.
- ^ Locomotive, Steam 2705 Department of Environment & Heritage