Victorian Railways - T Class - HO Scale

Photo: John Humphries

CLYDE ENGINEERING MODEL G8 875hp BO-BO Diesel Electric Locomotive
(T320 -T346 & T413)

The T Class was introduced in 1954, and were a resounding success, with a total of 27 in the fleet. As later versions of the T Class came along, of differing configurations, the originals, by virtue of their design, became known as flattops. They provided outstanding service, with a number of them preserved and still operational in various areas of Victoria. The Portland Cement operation at Fyansford had one which ran on narrow gauge rails. It was also the only T class fitted with dynamic brakes.This unit was later converted to broad gauge VR operation, and is now preserved and owned by the T413 Preservation Group based at Geelong, and bears the nameplate "Wesley B Mc Cann"

This same basic design locomotive was used on the BHP Whyalla iron ore lines as the DE Class, originally without, and later fitted with dynamic brakes. Various locos have run on both standard and narrow gauge bogies within this operation. Subsequent rebuilding/upgrading was done to extend their service lives, which resulted in locomotives which looked radically different to their original form.

T334 - OZRIDE 1373

Model Specifications

AURIZON - 2700 Class QR 1250 Class: 1250 - 1264 QR 1450 Class: 1450 - 1459 QR 2300 Class: 2300 - QR Suburban Multiple Unit Kowloon Canton Railway Interail 42301 TASRAIL ZB Class Taiwan Rail

CFCLA - TL155 QR 1700 Class QR 1270 Class QR 1400 Class: 1400 - 1412 QR 1460 Class: 1460 - 1501 QR 2350 Class: 2350 - 2370 QR Stainless Steel Suburban Car Set VR T Class: T320 - T346 & T413 South Spur Rail