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"A" Class
The "A" Class locomotive was a rebuild program of the "B" Class locomotives performed in the mid 80's. Low mileage locomotives where given slight body modifications and a new coat of paint from "VR" 'blue and yellow' livery to "V/Line" 'tangerine' livery. The engines where upgraded with turbochargers increasing the power from 1630hp to 2510hp. More Information.

A60

A60, named 'Sir Harold Clapp', now features "V/Line Passenger's" blue, red and white livery.
It is owned by Victrack Heritage and allocated to Seymour Railway Heritage Centre.
Last sighted 24th November 2024 stabled, Seymour Railway Heritage Centre.
A62

A62 now features "V/Line" 'tangerine' 'grey and orange' livery. It is owned by Victrack Heritage and allocated
to 707 Operations. This locomotive has plaques attached dedicating its rebuild to the men and women who
served the railways of Victoria. Last sighted 23rd February 2023 Up Pass leading A66 and N452, returning
from Quambatook on a Seven-0-Seven Operations 'The Grainlander', passing through Mount Rowan.

A66

A66 now features "V/Line" 'tangerine' 'grey and orange' livery.
Last sighted 23rd February 2023 Up Pass trailing A62, leading N452,
returning from Quambatook on a Seven-0-Seven Operations
'The Grainlander', passing through Mount Rowan.

A70

A70, named 'Nico', now features "SSR Mk2 (20 Years)" 'black and yellow' livery
(nicknamed "Tiger Stripe"). It is owned by Southern Shorthaul Railroad (SSR).
Last sighted 10th March 2025 stabled, Allied
Mills sidings, Kensington, Melbourne.

A71

A71, named 'Dick Reynolds', has been scrapped.
Last sighted 10th October 2012 Up Freight trailing
G542 and A73, leading 37 container/flats,
passing through Navigators.
A73

A73, named 'Bob Skilton', has been scrapped.
Last sighted 10th October 2012 Up Freight trailing
G542, leading A71 and 37 container/flats,
passing through Navigators.
A77

A77, named 'Ian Stewart', has been scrapped.
Last sighted 1st March 2013 Up Freight trailing
G522, P20, X49 and G542, leading 41
container/flats, passing through Lara.
A78

A78 still features "Freight Australia's" 'green and yellow' livery however the 'Freight Australia'
logos have been covered with 'Pacific National' logos. It is now owned by Seymour Railway
Heritage Centre and is currently in storage. Last sighted 6th December 2013 Down
Freight trailing H1, leading 20 empty ballast hoppers, passing through Wandong.
A79

A79 has been scrapped.
Last sighted 10th September 2013 Down Freight trailing G529 and
XR554, leading 40 empty grain hoppers, passing through Clunes station.
A81

A81 has been scrapped.
Last sighted 18th September 2013 Down Freight trailing G524
and X44, leading empty grain hoppers, passing through Glendonald.
A85

A85, named 'Haydn Bunton', has been scrapped.
Last sighted 21st September 2010 Down Freight
leading cement hoppers, passing through Lara.

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"B" Class
The "B" Class locomotive was built by Clyde Engineering in the 50's, the first mainline diesel units built for the Victorian Railways. The original power of the unit was 1630hp. These locomotives where also repainted in the mid 80's from "VR" 'blue and yellow' livery to "V/Line" 'tangerine' livery (some units also wore the brief "Vicrail" 'tangerine' scheme nicknamed "teacup"). More Information.

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"C" Class
The "C" Class locomotive, road numbers 501 - 510, were built by Clyde Engineering in the mid 70's. The power of the unit was 3340hp. These locomotives where also repainted in the mid 80's from "VR" 'blue and yellow' livery to "V/Line" 'tangerine' livery. These locomotives where considered to be the pride of the Victorian fleet and are a favorite with many a railfan. These locomotives are now owned and operated by various companies. More Information.

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