17-480: (Redirected from W-class ) W class may refer to: W-class Melbourne tram , a family of electric trams W-class destroyer (disambiguation) , several classes of ships Victorian Railways W class , diesel-hydraulic shunting locomotives WAGR W class , a class of Western Australian steam locomotive A code used by some airlines for premium economy See also [ edit ] Class W Topics referred to by
34-641: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Victorian Railways W class The W class are a diesel-hydraulic shunting locomotive ordered and operated by the Victorian Railways of Australia . In mid 1957, the Victorian Railways called for tenders for a fleet of 25 diesel-hydraulic locomotives rated at 500 hp (370 kW). Tulloch , based in Rhodes, New South Wales , won
51-538: The New South Wales Department of Railways in Australia. The locomotive was of the 0-6-0 wheel arrangement, fitted with a 12-cylinder Mercedes-Benz engine, Krupp hydraulic transmission and axle-gear and Behr hydraulic cooling equipment. Having just completed 25 1,600 mm ( 5 ft 3 in ) 650 hp (480 kW) diesel-hydraulic shunting W class locomotives for
68-498: The Victorian Railways , Tulloch Limited , with a view to receiving an order for similar units, offered the NSW Department of Railways a similar 1,435 mm ( 4 ft 8 + 1 ⁄ 2 in ) standard gauge version in 1960 for a 12-month testing period. The offer was accepted and the unit was taken into service on 11 November 1960, numbered 7101. Although allocated to Delec Locomotive Depot , all servicing
85-480: The Mercedes engine removed and replaced with General Motors diesel units. Engines after the first had different exhaust arrangements, but all those refitted could be identified externally by a second exhaust stack at the end of the long hood, with the original adjacent to the driving cabin plated over. The alterations raised the engine hood by 208mm but did not replace the original transmission or gearbox. The class
102-669: The Victorian Railways, and also built a standard gauge version numbered 7101 as a demonstrator unit for the New South Wales Railways. However, the latter system rejected the design as unsuitable, so that unit was sold to the Victorian Railways and used for construction trains on the Albury NSW to Melbourne standard gauge line . After that project was completed, it became one of the standard gauge shunting units operating between South Dynon and Spencer Street station . The final engine, W267, had been built in anticipation of
119-501: The city of Shepparton , and it opened on 13 January 1880. It is the terminus for V/Line services from Melbourne . A 725 metre long crossing loop is located opposite the station. The station opened as a temporary terminus of the line from Mangalore , on the main North East line . The line was extended north to Numurkah in 1881, and a branch line to Dookie opened in 1888. A number of goods sidings are located between
136-409: The contract with an offer for West German-style locomotives, using a Mercedes V12 diesel engine developing 660 hp (490 kW) which was coupled to a Krupp 2W1D46 hydraulic transmission powering the centre axle, with the leading and trailing axles powered via connecting rods. All 25 engines entered service in the year from December 1959. Tulloch expected a repeat order for a further 25 units from
153-437: The fleet. However, the cab profile made visibility a problem in yards, and engine crews had to lean out the side to observe shunting instructions. The cab design also provided no shelter from the weather in storms or on hot days. Common failures included seized transmissions, oil leaking onto the shunters' steps creating a slip hazard, and failed engine blocks. Between 1973 and 1977, at least ten engines, starting with W249, had
170-525: The locomotive from 4 July on the construction of the North East standard gauge line between Albury and Melbourne . It was repainted in the same colours as the 25 broad gauge units and renumbered W266. Table details are drawn from Newsrail, December 1982 p. 311. Shepparton railway station Shepparton railway station is located on the Tocumwal line in Victoria , Australia . It serves
187-423: The low speed limit of 40 mph (65 km/h) and relatively little power, they were unable to keep to the timetable to the latter. The engines proved incredibly unpopular, due to problems with ride quality and engine reliability, and a transmission change needed to achieve mainline running speeds. The high gear setting was removed early on and the class relegated to shunting duties in an attempt to better utilise
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#1732780887388204-436: The repeat order that never eventuated - while the contract was written, it was never signed. Instead, the final engine was converted to standard gauge and shared duties with W266. Engines were fitted with controls on both sides of the centre console, although that feature was removed not long after delivery. The engines were initially rostered on local passenger services to Werribee and trialled on Bacchus Marsh runs, but with
221-411: The same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title W class . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=W_class&oldid=1095236168 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
238-485: The station and crossing loop, which is used to stable the container freight service to Tocumwal , and for shunting the now defunct oil train. Further sidings are located to the south, the first serving disused British Imperial Oil Company, Vacuum Oil Coy and C.O.R. Oil Coy depots. To the north were sidings for livestock, and a second oil terminal, which was in use until 2008, when oil services were discontinued by Pacific National . The department siding (pear packing siding)
255-729: Was abolished in April 1979, with the former weighbridge siding removed in July 1988, with the weighbridge itself and points leading to the siding removed not long after. Boom barriers were provided at the High Street level crossing , located nearby in the down direction of the station, in 1973. The V/Line Freightgate centre opened at Shepparton in April 1985. Costing $ 100,000, it was officially opened by V/Line chairman, Mr. Keith Fitzmaurice. The centre covered 2,000 cubic metres, and could have handled 500 pallets each week. During this time,
272-455: Was done at Tulloch Limited. No. 7101 was used on local transfer and shunting trips in the Sydney metropolitan area. It operated under conditions similar to the 70-class then in operation. In mid-1961, Tulloch Limited was experiencing operating difficulties and was unable to fulfil its obligations in regard to the hiring. 7101 was returned on 21 June 1961 and sold to Victorian Railways, who used
289-457: Was generally allocated to Ballarat, Geelong and Melbourne for short shunting trips, and one each at Ararat, Bendigo and Seymour, explicitly for yard work only. However, on the odd occasion, Seymour-based W241 was used on the Shepparton goods, and also ran out to Rushworth and Colbinabbin . It also made it to Benalla a few times. The 71 class was a class of diesel locomotive operated by
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