New South Wales 71 class locomotive

New South Wales 71 class locomotive
7101 at Delec locomotive depot

The 71 class is a class of diesel locomotive operated by the New South Wales Government Railways in Australia.

History

Having just completed the construction of 25 broad gauge 650 hp diesel-hydraulic shunting locomotives for the Victorian Railways (known as the W class), Tulloch Limited, with a view to receiving a contract for similar units, in 1960, offered the N.S.W.G.R. a similar standard gauge version for a 12-month testing period. The N.S.W.G.R. accepted the offer and the unit was taken into service on 11 November 1960. It was designated 7101. Although allocated to the Delec (Enfield) depot, all servicing was done at Tulloch Limited.

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. 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 their obligations in regard to the hiring. 7101 was returned to them on 21 June 1961. The unit was sold to Victorian Railways, who used the locomotive from 4 July the same year on the construction of the North East standard gauge line between Albury and Melbourne.[1] It was repainted in the same colours as the 25 broad gauge units and renumbered W266.[2]

References

  1. ^ Turton, Keith W. (1973). Six And A Half Inches From Destiny. Australian Railway Historical Society (Victorian Division). p. page 102. ISBN 0 85849 012 9. 
  2. ^ The Railway News June 1968 page 11
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