New South Wales X10 class locomotive
class of steam locomotive operated in New South Wales, Australia
The X10 class is a class of steam locomotives previously operated by the New South Wales Government Railways of Australia.
History
When the NSWGR steam locomotive classification was renumbered in 1924, a number of smaller classes, including small 0-4-0 and 2-4-0 tank locomotives, all types of duplicates, yard and depot locomotives, crane locomotives, locomotive and accident cranes and special equipment were classified as the X10 class. Many were purchased from other government agencies and private lines. As such, this was an extremely diverse group of locomotives.
Included were the 18 members of the F.351 class and eight members of M.36 class.
Locomotives
Breakdown Cranes
General Duties Cranes
Preservation
New South Wales M36 class locomotive
1004 by the Transport Heritage NSW, static exhibit as Locomotive 78
New South Wales F351 class locomotives
1033 by the Transport Heritage NSW, static exhibit, passenger locomotive
1042 at Maitand, ex-Cardiff Locomotive Workshops shunter, under restoration
Gallery
References
Grunbach, Alex (1989). A Compendium of New South Wales Steam Locomotives. Australian Railway Historical Society NSW Division. ISBN 0-909650-27-6.
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