VR C Class

VR C Class

Victorian Railways C Class

The C Class diesel electrics entered service on the Victorian Railways in 1977 for heavy freight duty. Based on the GM-EMD'S SD40s of the United States, the C Class was the Railway's first turbo-charged locomotive the most powerful delivered to Victoria since 1940, when H220, Heavy Harry steamed onto the scene.

Unsuitable for branch lines with their high axle-loads, the Class soon made it's mark on the interstate freight corridors operating 'Jet' services to the New South Wales and South Australian borders. When 'through working' began in 1979, C505 and C506 worked the first freight service from Melbourne to Adelaide to ever complete the journey without a change of locos at the border. The C Class became a common sight on interstate tracks for many years after.

In 1995, the fleet was transferred to National Rail, to assist with it's power shortage whilst awaiting delivery of the now ubiquitous NR Class. The more powerful NRs soon dominated the mainline interstate corridors, and most of the C's were stored at Junee. C505 and C508 returned to service in National Rail livery, fitted for 'Driver Only Operation'. These units were returned to service in the Melbourne area, largely performing shunting duties.

The majority of the fleet was once again sold during 2003, and has been transferred to regional rail operator Silverton. The two locomotives refurbished by National Rail have seen continuing service on lease to Pacific National.

This model has been updated by David Owen from the original (formerly payware) models by Rob Shaw, and released by the VicTrainz modelers group with permission. We thank David for allowing us to release these locomotives under the VicTrainz ID, and for Rob for allowing t5he models to be released.

Model: GT26C
Year: 1977
Engine: EMD 16-645E3
Horsepower: 3300
Continuous Tractive Effort: 276 kN
Max Speed: 133 km/h
Driving Wheel Diameter: 1.02m
Length: 20.73m
weight: 140 tonnes

Author: VicTrainz

VR C Class
• 81_idle.tfx 388 bytes
• 81_lospeed.tfx 388 bytes
c_class_alpha_numbers
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c_class_vr_body
black.texture.txt 28 bytes
blue.texture.txt 27 bytes
coupler.texture.txt 30 bytes
blue.tga 812 bytes
diamond.texture.txt 30 bytes
c-c.texture.txt 37 bytes
digit_4a.texture.txt 31 bytes
digit_4a.tga 3.04KB
c.tga 16.04KB
coupler.tga 12.04KB
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digit_5b.texture.txt 31 bytes
digit_4b.tga 3.04KB
digit_6b.texture.txt 31 bytes
digit_5b.tga 3.04KB
diamond.tga 12.04KB
digit_5a.tga 3.04KB
digit_6a.tga 3.04KB
fan-fan.texture.txt 41 bytes
env_metal.texture.txt 32 bytes
digit_6b.tga 3.04KB
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fan2-fan2.texture.txt 43 bytes
fan2.kin 2.25KB
black.tga 12.04KB
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fan_blade.texture.txt 32 bytes
fan_blade2.texture.txt 33 bytes
fan_surround.texture.txt 35 bytes
glass.texture.txt 28 bytes
fan_surround.tga 12.04KB
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glassenv.texture.txt 31 bytes
grille-grille.texture.txt 47 bytes
grille.bmp 5.05KB
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glassenv.bmp 12.05KB
lrg_fan.im 4.95KB
lumc-lumc.texture.txt 43 bytes
leftwiper.kin 2.32KB
main_a.texture.txt 29 bytes
lumc.tga 16.04KB
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fan_blade.tga 48.04KB
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fan_blade2.tga 48.04KB
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main_b_bump.texture.txt 34 bytes
main_c.texture.txt 29 bytes
main_c_bump.texture.txt 34 bytes
main_d.texture.txt 29 bytes
rightwiper.im 2.43KB
main_d.tga 48.04KB
shadow.im 6.50KB
rightwiper.kin 2.34KB
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fan.tga 256.04KB
c_class_vr_body.im 714.89KB
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main_c.tga 384.04KB
• cwlogo.jpg 27.51KB
• cloco.gs 25.97KB
• preview.jpg 36.21KB
• icon.tga 32.04KB