VR to V/Line repaints

David Bromage (dbromage@metz.une.edu.au)
30 Nov 1997 23:36:59 GMT

Does anybody have a list of the last non-orange (see below) locos of each
class in regular service, and the approximate date of repainting or
withdrawal? That is, the C, F, H, L, S, RT, T (2nd and 3rd series), V, X
and Y classes.

I already know that B65 and B75 were still blue when the class was
withdrawn from V/Line service. The sole member of the V class was
repainted from VR blue to Met green. I think there may still be some RTs
painted yellow.

With regards the F class, I think the last still in use was F208 "Dynon
Donk" and had been painted black. Interestingly, this loco is preserved
operational with R707 Operations and carries NR logos on the cab sides.

Also what were the last S and Z cars running in blue and gold?

Cheers
David