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"W" Class
The "W" Class locomotive is a 490hp diesel-hydraulic shunter. It has a maximum speed of just 32kph. More Information.

W241

W241, named 'Peter Steward', features original Victorian Railways "VR" 'blue and yellow' livery. It is now owned by T413 Preservation Group. Last sighted 3rd June 2005 stabled, El Zorro maintenence yard, Newport, Melbourne.

W243

W243 features original Victorian Railways "VR" 'blue and yellow' livery. It is now owned by the Australian Railway Historical Society (ARHS) Victorian division. It is on static display in the Australian Railway Historical Society museum, Newport.

W244

W244 features original Victorian Railways "VR" 'blue and yellow' livery. It is now owned by T413 Preservation Group. Last sighted 3rd June 2005 stabled, El Zorro maintenence yard, Newport, Melbourne.

W245

W245 has been scrapped. Photo courtesy Rod Williams.

W248

W248 has been scrapped. Photo courtesy Peter Enlund.

W249

W249 has been scrapped. Photo courtesy Rod Williams.

W250

W250 is owned and undergoing restoration by the Yarra Valley Tourist Railway. Last sighted 15th April 2006 stored, Healesville station stabling shed.

W254

W254 has been scrapped. Photo courtesy Noel Forster.

W255

W255 features original Victorian Railways "VR" 'blue and yellow' livery. It is now owned by the Australian Railway Historical Society (ARHS) Victorian division. It is on static display in the Australian Railway Historical Society museum, Newport.

W258

W258 has been scrapped. Photo courtesy Peter Enlund.

W260

W260 has been scrapped. It was the last remaining W class locomotive to feature the original Mercedes engine. Last sighted 22nd June 2007 stored, Seymour Railway Heritage Centre yard sidings.

W261

W261 has been scrapped. Photo courtesy Rod Williams.

W263

W263 has been scrapped. Photo courtesy Ron Woods.

W264

W264 has been scrapped. Photo courtesy Peter Enlund.

W265

W265 has been scrapped. Photo courtesy Peter Enlund.

W266

W266 has been scrapped. Photo courtesy Bob Richardson.

W267

W267 has been scrapped. Photo courtesy Bob Richardson.

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"X" Class
The "X" Class locomotive was built by Clyde Engineering, Granville and Rosewater for the Victorian Railways between 1966 and 1976. The power of these units is 1810hp (X31 - X36 (1st series)) and 2200hp (X37 - X44 (2nd series) and X45 - X54 (3rd series)). Many of Pacific National's fleet of 'X' class locomotives have been fitted with a toilet and painted yellow with large green numbering on the long end of the locomotive. More Information.

X31

X31 features original Victorian Railways "VR" 'blue and yellow' livery. It is owned by Victrack Heritage and allocated to Seymour Railway Heritage Centre (SRHC). Last sighted 25th March 2024 Up Freight trailing CSR006, leading C501 and 45 container flats, passing through Murgheboluc.

X32

X32 was the first 'X' class locomotive to be rebuilt as an 'XR' class locomotive. It is now XR555. Photo courtesy Pete Perry.

X33

X33 has been rebuilt as an 'XR' class locomotive. It is now XR553. Last sighted (as X33) 31st January 2005 trailing G512, leading T396 Down Freight, Gillies Rd. L/C, Creswick North.

X34

X34 has been rebuilt as an 'XR' class locomotive. It is now XR554. Photo courtesy Ron Woods.

X35

X35, named 'Norman W Depomeroy' has been rebuilt as an 'XR' class locomotive. It is now XR551. Last sighted (as X35) 17th May 2005 stabled, South Dynon yard, Melbourne.

X36

X36 has been scrapped. Last sighted 22nd June 2007 trailing T374, leading an empty flat, 2 fuel wagons and 6 cement hoppers, passing through Lara.

X37

X37 still features "Freight Victoria" 'green and yellow' livery however the 'Freight Victoria/Australia' logos have been covered with 'Pacific National' logos. It is now owned by Seymour Railway Heritage Centre (SRHC). Last sighted 29th April 2023 stabled, Seymour Railway Heritage Centre.

X38

X38 has been rebuilt as an 'XR' class locomotive. It is now XR550. Photo courtesy Pete Perry.

X39

X39 has been scrapped. Last sighted 17th July 2015 Up Freight trailing G527, leading XR558, 8 container/flats, 7 cement hoppers and another 42 container/flats, passing through Ballarat station.

X40

X40 has been rebuilt as an 'XR' class locomotive. It is now XR552. Last sighted (as X40) 20th July 2005 Down Freight trailing G515, Western Highway O/P, Ballarat.

X41

X41, the second X class locomotive to feature "Pacific National's" 'blue and yellow' livery, has been scrapped. Last sighted 2nd January 2017 Down Freight trailing XR559 and XR551, leading 51 container/flats, passing through Clunes station.

X42

X42 has been scrapped. Last sighted 11th October 2013 Down Freight, leading X43 and 21 empty ballast hoppers passing through Kilmore East.

X43

X43, named 'Sir Noel Bamford', has been scrapped. Last sighted 31st January 2018 Up Freight trailing XR555, leading XR551, G524, XR557 and 40 grain hoppers, passing through Bell Park.

X44

X44 has been scrapped. Last sighted 6th January 2017 Down Freight trailing XR558, leading G529 and 40 empty grain hoppers, passing through Clunes station.

X45

X45 features "Freight Australia" 'green and yellow' livery. It is now owned by Ettamogah Rail Hub. Last sighted 5th January 2016 stored, Werris Creek loco turntable sidings (NSW). Photo courtesy Stephen Imrie.

X46

X46 features "Freight Australia" 'green and yellow' livery. It is now owned by Ettamogah Rail Hub. Last sighted 5th January 2016 stored, Werris Creek loco turntable sidings (NSW). Photo courtesy Stephen Imrie.

X47

X47 now features "SCT Logistics" 'red, white and black' livery (not pictured). It is owned and operated by SCT Logistics. Last sighted 10th May 2008 stabled latched to grain hoppers, Ballarat station north freight yards.

X48

X48 features "Pacific National's" 'blue and yellow' livery. Last sighted 22nd June 2024 Down Freight trailing 8163 and 8160, leading 39 empty grain hoppers, passing through Werneth.

X49

X49 features "Freight Australia" 'green and yellow' livery however the 'Freight Australia' logos have been covered with 'Pacific National' logos. Last sighted 26th April 2013 Down Freight trailing A79 and A81, leading 24 container/flats, running out of North Dynon, Melbourne.

X50

X50 was the first X class locomotive to feature "Pacific National's" 'blue and yellow' livery. Last sighted 29th March 2024 Up light engine, passing through Duverney.

X51

X51 features "Freight Australia" 'green and yellow' livery however the 'Freight Australia' logos have been covered with 'Pacific National' logos. Last sighted 16th December 2007 stabled, latched to XR552, container/platforms and cement hoppers, Ballarat station north freight yards.

X53

X53 was sold to CFCL Australia and stripped for parts after suffering a dynamic brake grid fire and traction motor failures. Last sighted 19th July 2013 Up light engine leading LDP006, heading into North Dynon, Melbourne.

X54

X54 now features "QR National" 'black, maroon and yellow' livery with Aurizon logos. It is now owned and operated by Aurizon. Last sighted 12th October 2016 Up Freight trailing 6012 and LDP003, leading 49 container/flat/wells and 5 empty flats, passing through Murgheboluc.

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"XR" Class
The earlier "XR" Class locomotives were rebuilds of the "X" Class locomotive (XR550 - XR555). The engines were replaced with rebuilt "G" Class engines and repainted to "Freight Australia" 'green and yellow' livery. More recently complete locomotives (XR557 - XR559) have been built and painted directly to Pacific National's 'blue and yellow' livery. More Information.

XR550

XR550, originally X38, now features "Pacific National's" 'blue and yellow' livery. Last sighted 8th April 2024 Down Freight trailing G541 and XR551, leading 40 empty grain hoppers, passing through Warrenheip.

XR551

XR551, originally X35, named 'Norman W DePomeroy' now features "Pacific National's" 'blue and yellow' livery. Last sighted 8th April 2024 Down Freight trailing G541, leading XR550 and 40 empty grain hoppers, passing through Warrenheip.

XR552

XR552, originally X40, now features "Pacific National's" 'blue and yellow' livery. Last sighted 17th December 2023 Up Freight trailing XR555, leading XR554 and 40 grain hoppers, passing through Mount Rowan.

XR553

XR553, originally X33, now features "Pacific National's" 'blue and yellow' livery (not pictured). Last sighted 25th June 2023 Down Freight trailing XR554, leading XR555 and 40 empty grain hoppers, passing through Clunes.

XR554

XR554, originally X34, now features "Pacific National's" 'blue and yellow' livery. Last sighted 17th December 2023 Up Freight trailing XR555 and XR552, leading 40 grain hoppers, passing through Mount Rowan.

XR555

XR555, originally X32, now features "Pacific National's" 'blue and yellow' livery (with stars). Last sighted 17th December 2023 Up Freight leading XR552, XR554 and 40 grain hoppers, passing through Mount Rowan.

XR557

XR557 features "Pacific National's" 'blue and yellow' livery. Last sighted 2nd May 2024 Down Freight trailing G519 and G523, leading 45 empty grain hoppers, passing through Werneth.

XR558

XR558 features "Pacific National's" 'blue and yellow' livery. Last sighted 18th March 2023 Down Freight trailing BL34, leading 40 empty grain hoppers, passing through Ballarat.

XR559

XR559 features "Pacific National's" 'blue and yellow' livery. Last sighted 20th March 2024 Down Freight leading BL30, XR557, BL26 and 30 empty grain hoppers, passing through Gnarkeet.

 
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"XRB" Class
The "XRB" Class locomotives are cabless 'B' slave units based upon the "XR" Class locomotive. Three have now been built and painted directly to Pacific National's 'blue and yellow' livery. All three units are currently in storage and have been so for many years. More Information.

XRB560

XRB560, in "Pacific National's" 'Queensland' style livery is owned and operated by Pacific National. Last sighted 12th March 2009 Up Freight trailing NR20, leading NR9 and 51 container/flats, passing through Lara.

XRB561

XRB561, in "Pacific National's" 'Queensland' style livery is owned and operated by Pacific National. Last sighted 11th October 2013 Down Freight trailing NR51, leading DL47 and 39 container/flats passing through Kilmore East.

XRB562

XRB562, in "Pacific National's" 'Queensland' style livery is owned and operated by Pacific National. Last sighted 19th July 2013 Down Freight trailing NR120, leading NR89 and 58 container/flats, heading out of South Dynon, Melbourne.

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