Re: VR X Class

[Michael Kurkowski <mk@netstra.com.au>]

Lambing Flat <bullack@cia.com.au> said:

>Can some-one please enlighten this ignorant steam era NSWGR
>and Tasmanian modeller as to what the differences are
>between a 1st, 2nd and 3rd series Victorian Railways X
>class.

First series X: X31-X36. Cosmetically the same as the second series X. EMD 
567C (V16) type engine. Controls set up for long end leading. Model number 
G16C.

Second series X: X37-X44. Cosmetically the same as the first series X. EMD 
645E (V16) type engine. Controls set up for long end leading. Model number 
G26C.

Third series X: X45-X54. Major differences in cab design to the first two 
series. EMD 645E (V16) type engine. Controls set up for short end leading. 
Model number G26C.

Model number: G = standard EMD "G" type locomotive (hood unit), 16 = V16 / 
567C engine, add 10 to the figure for 645E engine. C = Co-Co bogie 
configuration. 

e.g. a G6B would be an EMD cab unit, with V6 engine, Bo-Bo bogies, i.e. a Y 
class.

Hope this helps.

Regards

Michael.


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