Queensland C13 class locomotive
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The Queensland Railways C13 class locomotive was a class of 2-8-0 steam locomotives operated by the Queensland Railways.
History
[edit]In 1883, Dübs & Co delivered six 2-8-0 to the Queensland Railways. Per Queensland Railway's classification system they were designated the C13 class, C representing they had four driving axles, and the 13 the cylinder diameter in inches.[1]
Four were delivered to the Maryborough Railway and two to the Bundaberg Railway. They late operated coal trains on the Redbank-Bundamba Loop Line.[1]
Class list
[edit]| Works number |
Maryborough Railway number |
Bundaberg Railway number |
Queensland Railways number |
In service | Notes |
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| 1752 | 12 | 115 | January 1884 | Condemned March 1925 | |
| 1753 | 10 | 113 | November 1883 | Condemned October 1922 | |
| 1754 | 11 | 114 | December 1883 | Condemned October 1922 | |
| 1755 | 9 | 112 | December 1883 | Condemned October 1922 | |
| 1756 | 4 | 116 | December 1883 | Condemned October 1926 | |
| 1757 | 5 | 117 | December 1883 | Condemned February 1927 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Armstrong, John (1985). Locomotives in the Tropics Volume 1. Brisbane: Australian Railway Historical Society. pp. 32, 97. ISBN 0-909937-13-3.