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Steam locomotive

Victorian Railways K class

Built by Victorian Railways

Track gauge
1,600 mm
Irish gauge
Axle arrangement
1′D' h2

Overview of the Victorian Railways K class

Discover the iconic Victorian Railways K class steam locomotive, a powerful 2-8-0 steam loc that once hauled freight across Australia.

Built by Victorian Railways, this impressive machine features a 1600 mm gauge, perfectly suited for its operational routes.

The K class is renowned for its robust 2-8-0 Whyte notation and a '1′D' h2' UIC axle configuration, showcasing its engineering prowess.

Operated by Steamrail Victoria, the K class continues to inspire railway enthusiasts and offers a tangible connection to Australia's rich railway heritage.

Victorian Railways K class technical specifications

Value
Built byVictorian Railways
Track gauge1,600 mmIrish gauge5 ft 3 in
UIC axle arrangement1′D' h2
Whyte notation2-8-0
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Operators of the Victorian Railways K class

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

OperatorClassCountry
Steamrail VictoriaSteamrail KAustralia

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