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Steam locomotive

Baldwin NSW C32

Built by Beyer & Peacock, Baldwin, Clyde Engineering, NSWGR

Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1892–1911
191 units
Axle arrangement
2'C' h2

Overview of the Baldwin NSW C32

Discover the historic NSW C32 steam locomotive, a true gem of Australian railway engineering.

Built between 1892 and 1911 by renowned manufacturers like Beyer & Peacock and Baldwin, this iconic locomotive represents a golden era of railways.

With a robust 4-6-0 configuration and a gauge of 1435 mm, the C32 was extensively used in Australia by the New South Wales Government Railways, becoming a workhorse for both freight and passenger transport.

Its UIC classification of 2'C' h2 highlights its advanced design for the time. Today, preserved examples at the Lachlan Valley Railway and the Powerhouse Museum offer a chance to experience the magic of steam.

Baldwin NSW C32 technical specifications

Value
Built byBeyer & Peacock, Baldwin, Clyde Engineering, NSWGR · 1892–1911191 units
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement2'C' h2
Whyte notation4-6-0
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Operators of the Baldwin NSW C32

Railway companies that have operated the NSW C32, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Lachlan Valley RailwayLVR C32Australia
New South Wales Government RailwaysNSWGR C32Australia
Powerhouse MuseumPHM C32Australia

Baldwin NSW C32 photos

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