Steam Train Post 12: New South Wales Z18 Class Locomotives

 


As we continue on  the history train journey, we arrived at our 12th stop. With this train trip, we stay in Australia and travel up to New South Wales, Australia from Victoria, Australia to  see their New South Wales (NSW) Z18 Class steam locomotives. They were used for operations by the New South Wales Government. 

Interesting facts 

  1. Operated by the NSW Government

  2. Thomas Middleton altered wheel specification to Mr. Scott's order (while Mr. Scott was absents in England for official business)

New South Wales's Government Z18 class locomotive  Details 

1. Railroad/Basic: Z18 Class locomotives 

2. Engine: Steam locomotives 

3. Designer: Acting Locomotive Engineer, Mr. Scott & Thomas Middleton-Locomotive Engineer

4. Builders: 

  • Vulcan Foundry  => 6 locomotives

  • Total: 6 locomotives

5.  Built (Year): 1882

  • 6 locomotives

6. Withdrawn: 

  • 1963-1972 => 2 locomotives

7. Number of Wheels: 6 Wheels 

8. Configuration: 0-6-0T

9. Top Speed: 30-33 mph /48–53 km/h 

10.  Preserved:  4 locomotives

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