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Steam locomotive

Ipswich C17

Built by Ipswich, Armstrong Whitworth, Clyde Engineering

Length
16.29 m
53 ft 5 in
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
1920–1953
227 units
Axle arrangement
2′D' h2

Overview of the Ipswich C17

Discover the C17 steam locomotive, an iconic symbol of Australian railways.

This robust engine, featuring a distinctive 4-8-0 wheel arrangement, served with pride across various operations, including the Downs Explorer and Queensland Rail.

Built between 1920 and 1953 in Ipswich by Armstrong Whitworth and Clyde Engineering, the C17 boasts an impressive legacy.

Its 1067 mm gauge and 16.29-meter length made it a familiar sight in the Australian railway landscape.

Explore the engineering and history of this remarkable C17 steam locomotive.

Ipswich C17 technical specifications

Value
Built byIpswich, Armstrong Whitworth, Clyde Engineering · 1920–1953227 units
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangement2′D' h2
Whyte notation4-8-0
Length16.29 m53 ft 5 in
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Operators of the Ipswich C17

Railway companies that have operated the C17, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Downs ExplorerDE C17Australia
Queensland RailQR C17Australia
Zig Zag RailwayZZR C17Australia

Ipswich C17 photos

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