Power type Steam Serial number 5949-5956 Total produced 8 | Builder Vulcan Foundry Build date 1951 Configuration 4-8-2 | |
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The Tasmanian Government Railways H class was a class of 4-8-2 steam locomotives operated by the Tasmanian Government Railways.
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History
In October 1951, the Tasmanian Government Railways (TGR) took delivery of eight H locomotives from the Vulcan Foundry, Newton-le-Willows built to the same design as the Gold Coast Railway 248 class in Ghana. They were delivered in a new emerald green livery. Four were later repainted red.
As they fell due for overhaul, withdrawals began in 1961. Two (H2 and H5) were overhauled for the centenary of rail in Tasmania celebrations in February 1971, before being finally withdrawn in 1975. All remained in store until disposed of in 1978.
Preservation
Namesake
The H class designation was previously used by the H class, the last of which was withdrawn in 1931.