Victorian Railways R class - Wikipedia
The R class was an express passenger steam locomotive that ran on Australia's Victorian Railways (VR) from 1951 to 1974. A long overdue replacement for the 1907-era A2 class 4-6-0 , their development and construction was repeatedly delayed due to financial constraints caused by the Great Depression and later the manpower and materials shortages ...
Preserved Steam Locomotives Down Under - R 766 - Australian Steam
R 766 stabled outside Newport Workshops in 1996. At that stage it wore attractive Canadian red livery. R 766 was commissioned in 1952 as one of 70 members of the Victorian Railway's R-class 4-6-4 ‘Hudson’ main line passenger locomotives.
R766 update group - Facebook
Welcome to the R766 update group. We will be making regular updates on the progress towards the loco operating. Also welcome are photos from its past life in Victoria and photos from during thr gauge...
Victorian Railways R Class | Locomotive Wiki | Fandom
The R Class is a 4-6-4 "Hudson" steam locomotive that ran on Victorian Railways from 1951 to the 1970's. During World War II, the A2 Class 4-6-0 Ten-Wheelers were found incapable of keeping up with the increased workloads, even when double-heading, and were rapidly wearing out, being subject to...
Steam Locomotive R766 Launch Weekend Picnic Trains - YouTube
On March 19 & 20 2022, Former Victorian Railways Locomotive R766 was launched in New South Wales after a long restoration period, which included a gauge change. It is one of only a handful of...
Steam Locomotive Information
Steamrail Victoria is a not-for-profit volunteer group established in 1965 to restore and operate historic locomotives and rolling stock used on the railways in Victoria, Australia. R766 was formerly owned by them and they still support the locomotive as there are plans to run it on the Standard Gauge lines in Victoria.
West Coast Railway Modernised R Class Locomotives R711 & R766
Under Phil's guidance R Class 4-6-4s R711 & R766 were modernised to haul steam services. Sadly following changes on the railways of Victoria these services have now ceased. R711 & R766 have now passed into the care of Steamrail Victoria.
Victorian Railways Preserved - R Class Steam Locomotives
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Mar 31, 2024 · The ex Victorian Railways re-gauged R Class Hudson 4-6-4 R766 will be making her debut on the standard gauge mainlines of New South Wales, Australia for the very first time with a mainline test run from Branxton to Singleton light engine and back on …
R766 ready to hit the rails! - picnictrain.com.au
Aug 18, 2021 · The Picnic Train has recently been devoting time and volunteers to readying steam locomotive R766 for mainline trials. R766 has received a brand new paint job and has undergone required safety checks and maintenance before the engine can hit the Mainline.