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
Operated by the NSW Government
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 Withdrawn: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