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|image = Candy 7318.jpg |
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|caption = Candy coloured 7318 shunts [[Grafton, New South Wales|Grafton]] yard in January 1986 |
|caption = Candy coloured 7318 shunts [[Grafton, New South Wales|Grafton]] yard in January 1986 |
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|builder = [[Walkers Limited]], [[Maryborough, Queensland|Maryborough]] |
|builder = [[Walkers Limited]], [[Maryborough, Queensland|Maryborough]] |
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|aarwheels = B-B |
|aarwheels = B-B |
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|uicclass = B'B' |
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|gauge = {{Track gauge|impsg}} |
|gauge = {{Track gauge|impsg|allk=on}} |
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|locoweight = {{long ton|49|0}} |
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|fueltype = [[Diesel fuel|Diesel]] |
|fueltype = [[Diesel fuel|Diesel]] |
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|fuelcap = {{convert|500|impgal|abbr=on}} |
|fuelcap = {{convert|500|impgal|abbr=on|disp=br()}} |
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|lubecap = ''Engine:'' <br>{{convert|42|impgal|abbr=on}},<br>''Transmission:''<br> {{convert|58|impgal|abbr=on}},<br>''Final drive:''<br> {{convert|3.25|impgal|abbr=on}} |
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|coolantcap = {{convert|80|impgal|abbr=on}} |
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|cylindersize = {{convert|6.25|x|8|in|mm|0|abbr=on}} |
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|transmission = [[Voith]] L4r4U2, with [[Gmeinder]] Type GM170/EHA/469 and GM170/E/327B drives |
|transmission = [[Voith]] L4r4U2, with [[Gmeinder]] Type GM170/EHA/469 and GM170/E/327B final drives |
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|operator = [[Department_of_Railways_New_South_Wales|NSW Department of Railways]] |
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|currentowner = Invicta Sucrogen<br>Mackay Sugar<br>Plane Creek Sucrogen<br>Proserpine Mill |
|currentowner = Invicta Sucrogen<br>Mackay Sugar<br>Plane Creek Sucrogen<br>Proserpine Mill |
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|disposition = 15 in service, 8 preserved, 16 stored, 11 |
|disposition = 15 in service, 8 preserved, <br>16 stored, 11 [[scrap]]ped}} |
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The '''73 class''' |
The '''73 class''' is a diesel-hydraulic locomotive built by [[Walkers Limited]], [[Maryborough, Queensland|Maryborough]] for the [[New South Wales]] [[Department_of_Railways_New_South_Wales|Department of Railways]] between 1970 and 1973. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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[[File:Green 7344.jpg|thumb|250px|right|7344 shunts at [[Central railway station, Sydney|Sydney Central]] in October 1991 painted in experimental [[FreightCorp]] green livery]] |
[[File:Green 7344.jpg|thumb|250px|right|7344 shunts at [[Central railway station, Sydney|Sydney Central]] in October 1991 painted in experimental [[FreightCorp]] green livery]] |
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The |
The New South Wales Department of Railways placed an order in October 1969 with [[Walkers Limited]], [[Maryborough, Queensland|Maryborough]] for 20 B-B shunting locomotives.<ref name=LOberg>{{cite book|author=Oberg, Leon|title=Locomotives of Australia 1854-2007|year=2007|publisher=Rosenberg Publishing|isbn=978-1-877058-54-7|page=328}}</ref> These were the only New South Wales locomotives to be built in [[Queensland]].<ref>{{Cite book|last=Clark|first=Peter J|title=An Australian Diesel Locomotive Pocketbook|publisher=Australian Railway Historical Society NSW Division|year=1973|isbn=0-909650-02-0}}</ref> |
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==Delivery== |
==Delivery== |
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==In traffic== |
==In traffic== |
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{{More citations needed section|date=August 2024}} |
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The New South Wales |
The New South Wales Department of Railways purchased the class mainly for shunting and their prohibition from mainline use was 'officially' due to the lack of [[vigilance control]]s. However, despite its absence, the class was still seen on many suburban trip workings and when mainline operation was a necessity, there seemed to be no hesitation to use them. |
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One advantage a diesel-hydraulic locomotive has over a diesel-electric variety is its ability to negotiate up to 300mm of water over the tracks. Big floods in March 1976 gave 7323 an opportunity to show off its swimming ability when water covered the line near [[Bourke, New South Wales|Bourke]] and this locomotive was used on a couple of freight trains and a ballast train from [[Nyngan]] to Bourke and return. At least two other occasions when their water resistance was put to use was [[Menindee railway station|Menindee]] in 1976 and [[Hexham railway station, New South Wales|Hexham]] in 1977. |
One advantage a diesel-hydraulic locomotive has over a diesel-electric variety is its ability to negotiate up to 300mm of water over the tracks. Big floods in March 1976 gave 7323 an opportunity to show off its swimming ability when water covered the line near [[Bourke, New South Wales|Bourke]] and this locomotive was used on a couple of freight trains and a ballast train from [[Nyngan]] to Bourke and return. At least two other occasions when their water resistance was put to use was [[Menindee railway station|Menindee]] in 1976 and [[Hexham railway station, New South Wales|Hexham]] in 1977. |
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==Depot allocation== |
==Depot allocation== |
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As an example of the spread of the members of the class throughout the system, the fleet was allocated as follows as at 30 August 1977: |
As an example of the spread of the members of the class throughout the system, the fleet was allocated as follows as at 30 August 1977: |
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==Withdrawal== |
==Withdrawal== |
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[[File:CRT Group loco 7334.jpg|thumb|[[CRT Group]] shunter 7334 at the [[Altona, Victoria|Altona]] terminal in 2007]] |
[[File:CRT Group loco 7334.jpg|thumb|[[CRT Group]] shunter 7334 at the [[Altona, Victoria|Altona]] terminal in 2007]] |
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With a reduction in locomotive hauled passenger trains and the closure of a number of yards, withdrawals began in February 1987.<ref>"Locomotives" ''[[Railway Digest]]'' March 1987 page 80</ref> By October 1991 only three remained in service with [[FreightCorp]].<ref>"73 Class" ''Railway Digest'' January 1992 page 22</ref> One was repainted into [[CountryLink]] livery for use as a depot shunter at the [[XPT Service Centre]]. |
With a reduction in locomotive hauled passenger trains and the closure of a number of yards, withdrawals began in February 1987.<ref>"Locomotives" ''[[Railway Digest]]'' March 1987 page 80</ref> By October 1991 only three remained in service with [[FreightCorp|SRA FreightRail]].<ref>"73 Class" ''Railway Digest'' January 1992 page 22</ref> One was repainted into [[CountryLink]] livery for use as a depot shunter at the [[XPT Service Centre]].{{Citation needed|date=August 2024}} |
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Disposals commenced in 1990 with three sold to the [[Canberra Railway Museum]].<ref>"Saving Diesels" ''Railway Digest'' September 1990 page 330</ref> Four were sold to the [[Manildra Group]] in 1991.<ref>"73 Class" ''Railway Digest'' November 1991 page 415</ref> Many were sold to Queensland sugar cane companies for conversion to {{RailGauge|610mm}} gauge.<ref>[http://www.railpage.com.au/locos/class/263 73 Class (Rebuilds, 610mm)] Railpage</ref> A number have also been preserved.<ref>"73 class get a new lease of life" ''Railway Digest'' May 2000 page 36</ref><ref>[http://www.railpage.com.au/locos/class/262/ 73 class] Railpage</ref><ref>[http://www.vicsig.net/index.php?page=locomotives&class=73&orgstate=N&type=Diesel-Hydraulic 73 Class] Vicsig</ref> |
Disposals commenced in 1990 with three sold to the [[Canberra Railway Museum]].<ref>"Saving Diesels" ''Railway Digest'' September 1990 page 330</ref> Four were sold to the [[Manildra Group]] in 1991.<ref>"73 Class" ''Railway Digest'' November 1991 page 415</ref> Many were sold to Queensland sugar cane companies for conversion to {{RailGauge|610mm}} gauge.<ref>[http://www.railpage.com.au/locos/class/263 73 Class (Rebuilds, 610mm)] Railpage</ref> A number have also been preserved.<ref>"73 class get a new lease of life" ''Railway Digest'' May 2000 page 36</ref><ref>[http://www.railpage.com.au/locos/class/262/ 73 class] Railpage</ref><ref>[http://www.vicsig.net/index.php?page=locomotives&class=73&orgstate=N&type=Diesel-Hydraulic 73 Class] Vicsig</ref> |
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7301 & 7344 were placed on [[RailCorp]]'s Heritage & Conservation Register.<ref>[http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/heritageapp/ViewHeritageItemDetails.aspx?ID=4807251 Locomotive, Diesel Shunting 7301] Department of Environment & Heritage.</ref><ref>[http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/heritageapp/ViewHeritageItemDetails.aspx?ID=4807250 Locomotive, Diesel Shunting 7344] Department of Environment & Heritage</ref> 7301 was subsequently scrapped in January 2014.<ref>[http://www.railpage.com.au/locos/73-class/7301] Railpage</ref><ref>[http://www.vicsig.net/index.php?page=locomotives&number=7301&class=73&type=Diesel-Hydraulic&orgstate=N] Vicsig</ref> |
7301 & 7344 were placed on [[RailCorp]]'s Heritage & Conservation Register.{{When|date=August 2024}}<ref>[http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/heritageapp/ViewHeritageItemDetails.aspx?ID=4807251 Locomotive, Diesel Shunting 7301] Department of Environment & Heritage.</ref><ref>[http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/heritageapp/ViewHeritageItemDetails.aspx?ID=4807250 Locomotive, Diesel Shunting 7344] Department of Environment & Heritage</ref> 7301 was subsequently scrapped in January 2014.<ref>[http://www.railpage.com.au/locos/73-class/7301] Railpage</ref><ref>[http://www.vicsig.net/index.php?page=locomotives&number=7301&class=73&type=Diesel-Hydraulic&orgstate=N] Vicsig</ref> |
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===Preserved=== |
===Preserved=== |
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The following are held by recognised preservation organisations: |
The following are held by recognised preservation organisations: |
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*7307 & 7321: Owned by the [[Oberon Tarana Heritage Railway]], both in [[Patrick Corporation|Patrick Portlink]] red and yellow livery<ref name=DigestJun10>"Touring the Classics" ''Railway Digest'' June 2010 page 24</ref><ref>[http://othr.com.au/rolling-stock/locomotives/ Locomotives] Orana Tarana Heritage Railway</ref> |
*7307 & 7321: Owned by the [[Oberon Tarana Heritage Railway]], both in [[Patrick Corporation|Patrick Portlink]] red and yellow livery<ref name=DigestJun10>"Touring the Classics" ''Railway Digest'' June 2010 page 24</ref><ref>[http://othr.com.au/rolling-stock/locomotives/ Locomotives] Orana Tarana Heritage Railway</ref> |
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*7320 & 7324: Privately owned, currently stored in [[Canberra]] |
*7320 & 7324: Privately owned, currently stored in [[Canberra]]{{As of?|date=August 2024}} |
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*7329 & 7335: Owned by the [[Dorrigo Steam Railway & Museum]] |
*7329 & 7335: Owned by the [[Dorrigo Steam Railway & Museum]] |
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*7344: Owned by [[Transport Heritage NSW]], formerly in the custody of [[3801 Limited]] until 2017 and from December 2018 is in the custody of the [[Rail Motor Society]] and is based at its [[Paterson, New South Wales|Paterson]] Depot. The unit |
*7344: Owned by [[Transport Heritage NSW]], formerly in the custody of [[3801 Limited]] (now East Coast Heritage Rail) until 2017 and from December 2018 is in the custody of the [[Rail Motor Society]] and is based at its [[Paterson, New South Wales|Paterson]] Depot.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Rail Motor Society Rolling Stock Fleet|url=https://www.trms.org.au/fleet_frame.htm|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210112031913/https://www.trms.org.au/fleet_frame.htm|archive-date=2021-01-12|access-date=2021-01-24|website=www.trms.org.au}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=6 April 2020|title=Past Fleet – East Coast Heritage Rail|url=https://eastcoastheritagerail.com.au/past-fleet/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210124220727/https://eastcoastheritagerail.com.au/past-fleet/|archive-date=2021-01-24|access-date=2021-01-24|website=East Coast Heritage Rail|language=en-US}}</ref> The unit was repainted in the original Indian Red livery in 2020. Vigilance control and an ICE train radio have been fitted and it has also been refitted with buffers to facilitate the Society's main line operations.{{Citation needed|date=August 2024}} |
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*7350: Owned by [[Transport Heritage NSW]], |
*7350: Owned by [[Transport Heritage NSW]], semi operational at the [[NSW Rail Museum]]. |
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===Sold=== |
===Sold=== |
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The following units were sold for further commercial operation, some being converted to {{RailGauge|610mm}}: |
The following units were sold for further commercial operation, some being converted to {{RailGauge|610mm}}: |
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*7304, 7306, 7308 & 7341: all stored in original condition at the former North Eton Mill shed and owned by the [[Mackay, Queensland|Mackay]] Sugar Limited |
*7304, 7306, 7308 & 7341: all stored in original condition at the former North Eton Mill shed and owned by the [[Mackay, Queensland|Mackay]] Sugar Limited |
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*7305, 7328, 7330 & 7331: all rebuilt and operational at Farleigh Mill |
*7305, 7328, 7330 & 7331: all rebuilt and operational at Farleigh Mill |
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*7309, 7336 & 7347: all stored in original condition at Kalamia Mill, [[Ayr, Queensland|Ayr]] |
*7309, 7336 & 7347: all stored in original condition at Kalamia Mill, [[Ayr, Queensland|Ayr]] |
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*7310, 7318, 7325, 7346 & 7348: all rebuilt and operational at Invicta Mill |
*7310, 7318, 7325, 7346 & 7348: all rebuilt and operational at Invicta Mill |
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*7313: rebuilt and operational at Pleystowe Mill |
*7313: rebuilt and operational at Pleystowe Mill |
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*7314 & 7339: both rebuilt and operational at [[Proserpine, Queensland|Proserpine]] Mill |
*7314 & 7339: both rebuilt and operational at [[Proserpine, Queensland|Proserpine]] Mill |
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*7315 |
*7315: restored and operational at Shoalhaven Starches before being partially dismantled.{{When|date=August 2024}} Stored derelict in starch mill wagon epair sidings until 2021 when the repair siding was removed and relocated. Stored derelict goods road #2 of Bomaderry station until removed in 2022. Current owner unknown, now stored on private property in Goulburn. [[Bomaderry, New South Wales|Bomaderry]] Formerly owned by the [[Manildra Group]] ex [[Canberra Railway Museum]]<ref name=DigestJun10/>{{Additional citations needed|date=August 2024}} |
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*7317: rebuilt and operational at Plane Creek Mill |
*7317: rebuilt and operational at Plane Creek Mill |
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*7327 & 7332: both stored in derelict condition at Mackay Sugar Co-op |
*7327 & 7332: both stored in derelict condition at Mackay Sugar Co-op |
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*7349: stored in original form at Pioneer Mill, [[Brandon, Queensland|Brandon]] |
*7349: stored in original form at Pioneer Mill, [[Brandon, Queensland|Brandon]] |
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*7322 & 7333: both stored and are now owned by the Manildra Group both ex [[CRT Group]] |
*7322 & 7333: both stored and are now owned by the Manildra Group both ex [[CRT Group]] |
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*7319 |
*7319, 7322 & 7333: have been purchased by a local company{{Which|date=August 2024}} in Goulburn and are currently stored in the Goulburn Locomotive Depot, with 7333 being restored to operating condition inside the roundhouse.{{As of?|date=August 2024}} |
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*7334: is for sale in 2018. https://www.machines4u.com.au/search/Railway+Shunt+Tractor/ |
*7334: is for sale in 2018.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.machines4u.com.au/search/Railway+Shunt+Tractor/|title=Railway Shunt Tractor |author=<!--Not stated--> |date= |website=www.machines4u.com.au |publisher= |access-date= |quote=}}</ref>{{Unreliable source|date=August 2024}}{{Needs update|date=August 2024|reason=7334 is not listed in that site, meaning that it has most likely been sold to a buyer.}} |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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[[Queensland Railways DH class]] |
*[[Queensland Railways DH class]] |
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[[Victorian Railways Y class (diesel)]] |
*[[Victorian Railways Y class (diesel)]] |
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==References== |
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The 73 class is a diesel-hydraulic locomotive built by Walkers Limited, Maryborough for the New South Wales Department of Railways between 1970 and 1973.
History
[edit]The New South Wales Department of Railways placed an order in October 1969 with Walkers Limited, Maryborough for 20 B-B shunting locomotives.[1] These were the only New South Wales locomotives to be built in Queensland.[2]
Delivery
[edit]The first unit was delivered in October 1970. When the whole of the first order had arrived, all steam shunting on the North Coast line and the Sydney Metropolitan area, as well as at Goulburn had been replaced. In July 1971 a further 30 units were ordered. The last of these arrived in March 1973 and this brought to an end all remaining steam shunting operations in New South Wales.[1]
In traffic
[edit]This section needs additional citations for verification. (August 2024) |
The New South Wales Department of Railways purchased the class mainly for shunting and their prohibition from mainline use was 'officially' due to the lack of vigilance controls. However, despite its absence, the class was still seen on many suburban trip workings and when mainline operation was a necessity, there seemed to be no hesitation to use them.
One advantage a diesel-hydraulic locomotive has over a diesel-electric variety is its ability to negotiate up to 300mm of water over the tracks. Big floods in March 1976 gave 7323 an opportunity to show off its swimming ability when water covered the line near Bourke and this locomotive was used on a couple of freight trains and a ballast train from Nyngan to Bourke and return. At least two other occasions when their water resistance was put to use was Menindee in 1976 and Hexham in 1977.
Multiple unit operation was common, although the flood event at Hexham is the only known occurrence of triple-heading. A number of units were fitted with exhaust gas scrubbers for use on Eastern Suburbs Railway construction in the 1970s.[3]
Depot allocation
[edit]As an example of the spread of the members of the class throughout the system, the fleet was allocated as follows as at 30 August 1977:
Depot | Allocation |
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Eveleigh | 7301–7314, 7317, 7321, 7339–7345 |
Goulburn | 7315, 7316 |
Cootamundra | 7319 |
Junee | 7320 (actually working at Albury) |
Lithgow | 7326 |
Orange | 7322 |
Dubbo | 7323, 7324 |
Parkes | 7325 |
Broadmeadow | 7327–7338 |
South Grafton | 7318 |
Werris Creek | 7346 (actually working at West Tamworth), 7347 |
Yeerongpilly | 7348–7350 |
Withdrawal
[edit]With a reduction in locomotive hauled passenger trains and the closure of a number of yards, withdrawals began in February 1987.[4] By October 1991 only three remained in service with SRA FreightRail.[5] One was repainted into CountryLink livery for use as a depot shunter at the XPT Service Centre.[citation needed]
Disposals commenced in 1990 with three sold to the Canberra Railway Museum.[6] Four were sold to the Manildra Group in 1991.[7] Many were sold to Queensland sugar cane companies for conversion to 610 mm (2 ft) gauge.[8] A number have also been preserved.[9][10][11]
7301 & 7344 were placed on RailCorp's Heritage & Conservation Register.[when?][12][13] 7301 was subsequently scrapped in January 2014.[14][15]
Preserved
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The following are held by recognised preservation organisations:
- 7307 & 7321: Owned by the Oberon Tarana Heritage Railway, both in Patrick Portlink red and yellow livery[16][17]
- 7320 & 7324: Privately owned, currently stored in Canberra[as of?]
- 7329 & 7335: Owned by the Dorrigo Steam Railway & Museum
- 7344: Owned by Transport Heritage NSW, formerly in the custody of 3801 Limited (now East Coast Heritage Rail) until 2017 and from December 2018 is in the custody of the Rail Motor Society and is based at its Paterson Depot.[18][19] The unit was repainted in the original Indian Red livery in 2020. Vigilance control and an ICE train radio have been fitted and it has also been refitted with buffers to facilitate the Society's main line operations.[citation needed]
- 7350: Owned by Transport Heritage NSW, semi operational at the NSW Rail Museum.
Sold
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The following units were sold for further commercial operation, some being converted to 610 mm (2 ft):
- 7304, 7306, 7308 & 7341: all stored in original condition at the former North Eton Mill shed and owned by the Mackay Sugar Limited
- 7305, 7328, 7330 & 7331: all rebuilt and operational at Farleigh Mill
- 7309, 7336 & 7347: all stored in original condition at Kalamia Mill, Ayr
- 7310, 7318, 7325, 7346 & 7348: all rebuilt and operational at Invicta Mill
- 7313: rebuilt and operational at Pleystowe Mill
- 7314 & 7339: both rebuilt and operational at Proserpine Mill
- 7315: restored and operational at Shoalhaven Starches before being partially dismantled.[when?] Stored derelict in starch mill wagon epair sidings until 2021 when the repair siding was removed and relocated. Stored derelict goods road #2 of Bomaderry station until removed in 2022. Current owner unknown, now stored on private property in Goulburn. Bomaderry Formerly owned by the Manildra Group ex Canberra Railway Museum[16][additional citation(s) needed]
- 7317: rebuilt and operational at Plane Creek Mill
- 7327 & 7332: both stored in derelict condition at Mackay Sugar Co-op
- 7337 & 7343: both rebuilt and operational at Marian Mill
- 7340: restored and operational at Narranderra Mill, owned by the Manildra Group[16]
- 7349: stored in original form at Pioneer Mill, Brandon
- 7322 & 7333: both stored and are now owned by the Manildra Group both ex CRT Group
- 7319, 7322 & 7333: have been purchased by a local company[which?] in Goulburn and are currently stored in the Goulburn Locomotive Depot, with 7333 being restored to operating condition inside the roundhouse.[as of?]
- 7334: is for sale in 2018.[20][unreliable source?][needs update]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b Oberg, Leon (2007). Locomotives of Australia 1854-2007. Rosenberg Publishing. p. 328. ISBN 978-1-877058-54-7.
- ^ Clark, Peter J (1973). An Australian Diesel Locomotive Pocketbook. Australian Railway Historical Society NSW Division. ISBN 0-909650-02-0.
- ^ Australian Model Railway Magazine. November–December 1978. pp. 18–25.
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(help) - ^ "Locomotives" Railway Digest March 1987 page 80
- ^ "73 Class" Railway Digest January 1992 page 22
- ^ "Saving Diesels" Railway Digest September 1990 page 330
- ^ "73 Class" Railway Digest November 1991 page 415
- ^ 73 Class (Rebuilds, 610mm) Railpage
- ^ "73 class get a new lease of life" Railway Digest May 2000 page 36
- ^ 73 class Railpage
- ^ 73 Class Vicsig
- ^ Locomotive, Diesel Shunting 7301 Department of Environment & Heritage.
- ^ Locomotive, Diesel Shunting 7344 Department of Environment & Heritage
- ^ [1] Railpage
- ^ [2] Vicsig
- ^ a b c "Touring the Classics" Railway Digest June 2010 page 24
- ^ Locomotives Orana Tarana Heritage Railway
- ^ "Rail Motor Society Rolling Stock Fleet". www.trms.org.au. Archived from the original on 12 January 2021. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
- ^ "Past Fleet – East Coast Heritage Rail". East Coast Heritage Rail. 6 April 2020. Archived from the original on 24 January 2021. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
- ^ "Railway Shunt Tractor". www.machines4u.com.au.
Further reading
[edit]- New South Wales Rail System Locomotives. Sydney: Archives Section, State Rail Authority of New South Wales. 1984.