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 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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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, 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.
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 has been scrapped. Last sighted 6th January 2017 Down Freight trailing XR558, leading G529 and 40 empty grain hoppers, passing through Clunes station.
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 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 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 yard sidings.
X48 features "Pacific National's" 'blue and yellow' livery. Last sighted 22nd December 2024 stabled latched behind BL26, and to G525 and 50 grain hoppers, Dimboola yard sidings.
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 was the first X class locomotive to feature "Pacific National's" 'blue and yellow' livery. Last sighted 13th January 2025 stabled latched behind G525, and to BL30, North Dynon yard sidings, Melbourne.
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/flats and cement hoppers, Ballarat station north freight yards.
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 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.
"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.
XR551, originally X35, named 'Norman W DePomeroy' now features "Pacific National's" 'blue and yellow' livery. Last sighted 2nd March 2025 Down Freight trailing XR550 and XR558, leading 40 empty grain hoppers, passing through Ballarat East.
XR552, originally X40, now features "Pacific National's" 'blue and yellow' livery. Last sighted 10th March 2025 stabled latched behind G536, Tottenham yard sidings, Melbourne.
XR553, originally X33, now features "Pacific National's" 'blue and yellow' livery (not pictured). Last sighted 3rd August 2024 stabled, Tottenham yard sidings, Melbourne.
XR554, originally X34, now features "Pacific National's" 'blue and yellow' livery. Last sighted 3rd December 2024 Up Freight leading XR558, XR550 and 40 grain hoppers, passing through Ballarat East.
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.
XR558 features "Pacific National's" 'blue and yellow' livery. Last sighted 2nd March 2025 Down Freight trailing XR550, leading XR551 and 40 empty grain hoppers, passing through Ballarat East.
XR559 features "Pacific National's" 'blue and yellow' livery. Last sighted 30th December 2024 Down Freight trailing G540, leading BL33 and 40 empty grain hoppers, passing through Langi Logan.
"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.
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, 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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