Skip to content
Locomotive-Specs
Vulcan NSW Z18 – photo 1© trainspo.com
Steam locomotive

Vulcan NSW Z18

Built by Vulcan

Weight
38 t
83,776 lb
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1882
6 units
Axle arrangement
C' n2

Overview of the Vulcan NSW Z18

Discover the NSW Z18 steam locomotive, a genuine piece of Australian railway history.

Built by Vulcan in 1882, this 0-6-0 locomotive represents an era of steam power and significant contributions to rail transport.

With a gauge of 1435 mm and weighing 38 tonnes, the NSW Z18 exemplifies classic railway engineering.

Currently housed at the NSW Rail Transport Museum, this Z18 offers a captivating glimpse into the past and continues to inspire railway enthusiasts.

Explore the unique characteristics of this historical locomotive, a testament to a time of innovation and progress.

Vulcan NSW Z18 technical specifications

Value
Built byVulcan · 18826 units
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementC' n2
Whyte notation0-6-0
Weight38 t83,776 lb
Source of the data: en.wikipedia.orgView this model on trainspo.com Spotted an error? Let us know

Operators of the Vulcan NSW Z18

Railway companies that have operated the NSW Z18, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
NSW Rail Transport MuseumNSWRTM Z18Australia

Vulcan NSW Z18 photos

Photos © their respective authors, shared on trainspo.com. They may show liveries or variants that differ from the specifications above.

More steam locomotives from Vulcan

All Vulcan models

Similar steam locomotives from other manufacturers

All steam locomotives
All Vulcan models All steam locomotives